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eChain Technology
United States based - Globally focused
Offices in Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles
Professional Solutions for Fortune 500
Focus on Operational Excellence and Execution
News and Events Updated Frequently

Core Solutions
ERP - SAP and Dynamics AX
RFID - Active Locating Technologies
SCEx - Supply Chain Execution
Assessment Analyze and Recommend
Infrastructure - Custom Solutions, Integrations

eChain Services
Executive Staffing C-Level Change Leadership
Engagement Management Manage and Deliver
Sol'n Architect Innovative Solutions Delivered
Implementation Alignment with Business Needs
Development Iterative, Rapid and Affordable
Consulting Professional, Methodical, Experienced

Joe Dugan Profile and Resume



Dugan brings more than 20 years of RFID, supply chain and emerging technology vision to eChain, previously serving as president and director of NexgenIX, Inc., a supply chain and RFID solutions company; chairman, CEO and president of Vizional Technologies, Inc., a global supply chain and RFID software company; and managing director of Answerthink Consulting Group, leading this organization's supply chain and e-commerce products and services group. Dugan was also vice president of Worldwide Advanced Applications for Oracle Corporation, and a senior vice president at Northrop Grumman Corporation

Mr. Dugan brings deep experience in developing emerging technologies from leading startup companies to large global conglomerates. Instrumental in establishing strategic sales and channel development into the initial markets for current leading Client/Server, ERP, Supply Chain Management, Internet, eCommerce and RFID companies. Brings extensive global experience in strategic and tactical business operations.

Mr Dugan's specialties include experience across all of the continents of the world developing markets, channels, R&D, manufacturing and successful key executive leadership teams.

As a key contributor and visionary for the application of emerging technologies and BPO, Dugan has provided successful utilization of business process optimization and technology resulting in leading-edge innovations for major global commercial and government clients. Strong “C-Level” and Senior Executive strategic consulting background. His “trusted advisor” approach to solve compelling needs has been very effective for large multinational companies as well as startups. Dugan has been a strategic consultant to major CEO’s and Board of Directors. With a demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of business operating units, he has been directly responsible for over $6 Billion in value to the industries he serves. Dugan has directed or guided organization's business process transformations including establishment of operational standards and improvement initiatives in quality, manufacturing, vendor management, cost, delivery, and safety. His Experience includes developing Benchmarks for multiple business units and building, developing and managing operations leadership teams to execute operations strategies. He is the author of the successful methodology for forging partnerships with internal executives, key customers, external vendors and 3rd party development teams to validate and implement strategic solutions that support unilateral goals and initiatives. Very Media savvy, Dugan is frequently a guest speaker and commentator on new emerging technologies throughout TV, Radio, Print and New Media.

View Mr. Dugan's References from LinkedIn, or download Mr. Dugan's Resume.

Key Accomplishments

Partnerships and alliances with consulting, staffing and technology leaders including SAP, Oracle, Manugistics, CapGemini, Microsoft, Perot Systems, Accenture, Maersk Logistics, Ryder Logistics, i2 Technologies

Microsoft sole Active RFID Microsoft Technology Adoption Partner (TAP) for BizTalk RFID R2

Built Answerthink Technology Supply Chain and eCommerce practices from scratch to $100 MM plus divisions

Turn-around and delivery of multiple at-risk implementations including Oracle and SAP ERP, i2 Technologies and 3rp party custom application development

Demonstrated Forecasting, Demand Management, CPFR, ERP and S&OP leadership with marquee customer implementations

Transportation and Logistics planning and execution expertise with 3PL Logistics global supply chain networks. Built the Logistics and Transportation and Supply Chain Best Practices Data for Hackett Benchmarking Group

Custom development of multiple supply chain, integration and collaboration solutions including strategic assessment, network planning, requirements, project planning, resourcing/staffing, and managed development through delivery

 

Specialties

Mergers and Acquisitions

Public and Private Equity

Strategic Marketing and Branding

Sales and Channel Development

Driving high potential companies and products into profitable success stories

Providing significant liquid value (including IPO) for employees, shareholders and Investors