eChain Technology provides comprehensive supply chain solution experience and leadership in global enterprise supply chain engagements. Our services include review, selection, design, implementation, integration, customization and training. We have particular Core Solutions with i2 Technology applications including several implementations and quals with Demand Planning/Demand Management, Transportation Planning, Transportation Optimization and Supply-Chain Planning. eChain has also developed custom solutions for replenishment planning, customized algorithms and integrations for demand smoothing, production leveling, safety stock calculation, and core SKU identification and rationalization.

2007 Kimberly-Clark Corporation Supporting i2 Transportation Manager, i2 TO 6.2.3 blueprinting, implementation and configuration for Domestic Transportation and Optimization Order to Cash solution. The TMS OTC solution uses i2 ABPP as middleware layer, and includes SAP R/3 Order integration and EDI connectivity for status updates. Providing subject matter expertise in implementation and use of i2 TMS suite and best practice transportation workflows

2006 Schneider Logistics Subject Matter Expert support for global logistics capabilities and solution fit of i2 TM/TO 6.2 proof of concept. Included deep dive on i2 TM version 6.2 capabilities and fit to Schneider business needs and i2 implementation challenges on IBM Web Sphere, and DB2 environment using BI Adapters, MQ Series, CIS compatibility and J2EE

2004-05 UPS-Supply Chain Solutions Provided Enterprise Architect and implementation subject matter expert support for 4PL Logistics offering supporting multiple customer implementations and migrations from early i2 TMS platforms (4.2, 5.0 and 5.2) to current baseline of i2 6.1.2 TM/TO supporting over $1 billion in annual transportation spend. Adopted extensive use of group's Rational Unified Process (RUP) and UML to capture and document requirements, capabilities, rules and architecture. Developed applications and solutions to support unit testing, process tests, UAT, and load testing for optimal batch sizing using Access and XML. Also supported SAP IDoc, Oracle and EDI integrations, design and testing

2002 Clorox Provided Demand Planning/forecasting support for Clorox i2 Demand Planning system performance enhancement engagement. Engagement supported Demand Planning (i2 DP 5.1) forecast and schema optimization, model tuning and required Unix scripting and support. Additionally developed S&OP process, reports and documentation for Clorox, and developed an integrated Demand Forecasting reporting application and decision support system in Access VBA

2000-01 World Commerce Online (WCO) WCO was an i2 portal marketplace provider for high-velocity perishables providing collaborative solutions powered by hosted i2 Technology applications. As Director of Supply Chain Solutions, Lewis Kilby crafted requirements for collaborative solutions, hand-selected and hired the development teams, designed and managed solution development and product support and managed a 25 person P&L. Also tasked with managing core development and client deliverables and demonstrating and selling multi-million dollar solutions in US and in Europe to companies like FedEx, Ryder Logistics, Ahold, and Acosta. The final solution was a world-class Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) solution that incorporated inbound and outbound logistics and recursive modeling (eChain Partner Qual)

1999 Texas Instruments Custom forecast application development project using MS Access and VB. For approximately six months, Lewis Kilby ran all TI demand planning activities using a custom developed forecasting application while preparing TI for a transition to a Tier1 Demand Forecasting application. The project included several metrics reports, database updates, demand smoothing for production feeds, and calculated safety stock values. Supported Oracle ERP global implementation project for TI Europe. Participated in project supporting demand forecasting and integration into Oracle. Participated in CRP's, providing forecast data feeds and expert guidance and advice on use and capabilities (eChain Partner Qual)

1998 Clarks Shoes Provided implementation support for i2 DP schema design master data hierarchy development (eChain Partner Qual)

The Coca-Cola Company Initially engaged as independent consultant to develop and deploy an inventory management application for the Non-Carbonated Beverages (NCB) Division. Lewis Kilby developed a database windows application that supported warehouse inventory synchronization for auditing across multiple systems, DC's and manufacturing locations. This system contained custom algorithms for loading and cleansing data from multiple sources, collapsing and flagging data for exception analysis. This application replaced 15 auditors, and the algorithms were used to automate the integrations. Following warehouse project completion joined Coca-Cola as full-time employee at Coke NCB.

Led Logility SCP demand planning implementation resulting in more than $20 million in recognized operational savings. Acting as super-user SME, assisted in software selection, initial configuration, model tuning, hiring and training of forecast analysts. Designed, developed and operated an interim demand forecasting solution in Access VBA and Oracle for 9 months while leading evaluation of Tier 1 forecasting solution. Selected and implemented Logility SCP for forecasting and became super-user/trainer for the remainder of career with Coca-Cola. Designed and supported Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for entire Division using S&OP integrated reporting application that I developed in MS Access and Oracle.

Provided internal consulting support to Minute Maid supporting Logility SCP solution design and implementation. Assisted in infrastructure design and Oracle schema setup (DW) for Logility and reporting (BI). Trained users in working with the solution, and developed metrics and decision support reporting applications in MS Access and Crystal Reports. (eChain Partner Qual)