Brian F. Cunningham has had a lengthy and distinguished career encompassing all components of the Supply Chain, including Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Technology.  With over 40 years of experience in both domestic and international operations, he offers knowledge transfer based on his line positions with a Fortune 50 company, business consulting in the Big Four, and his academic activities.  He has provided guidance and solutions regarding corporate strategy, supply chain optimization, logistics, strategic sourcing, distribution, procurement, and systems applications.

Mr. Cunningham is an Executive Consultant and Project Manager for CATTAN Services Group, Inc.  His responsibilities include project development, staffing and management, operations and logistics improvements/optimization, and overall supply chain strategy for his clients.

Brian holds a BA from The College of The Holy Cross, an MBA (Statistics) from The Stern School of Management at New York University, and is a graduate of the Logistics Institute at the University of Tennessee.  His work with clients has involved global experiences in Europe, Mexico, and Japan as well as sourcing efforts in the Pacific Rim.

Cunningham's line experience of more than 20 years includes the following executive positions for a $5.2 billion division of a Fortune 50 company: Director, Global Supply Chain; Distribution Manager; Transportation Director; National Operations Manager; and Regional SCM Director.  His Big Four business consulting background was achieved as a Principal at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, where he led the Central Region Supply Chain practice, and also as a Director at Deloitte Consulting in a very similar position.

His published articles have appeared in Supply Chain Management Review and in the proceedings of the CSCMP.  He has been a guest speaker at both local APICS and CSCMP chapters as well as at Eastern Michigan University, where he is a member of the Supply Chain Advisory Board for the curriculum and MBA program development.  Additionally, he has consulted in the proposed development of course material for the Supply Chain program at The Williams Graduate School of Business at Xavier University in Cincinnati.