For over a decade and a half, David has been helping companies fix their supply chains; Working with them to adopt what he calls an unstoppable force. This force is a way of transforming supply chains from being broken and siloed back to full integration, using ONE system of record, housing ONE version of the truth, thus increasing agility and speed to the line of sight.
He has worked across many industry sectors, including: Food and Beverage, Dairy, Discrete manufacturing, Pharma, Specialty chemicals, Rubber, Roofing, Semiconductors, Advanced materials, Lubricants, Lighting, Engineering, and Toiletries. In the last 15 years, by using the unstoppable force, David, along with teams of specialized supply chain experts versed in the force, has helped save tens of millions of dollars and increased information flow up and down their enterprises. This methodology can be used in any industry sector.
David is working closely with Reveal USA, based in Naperville IL, a company that specializes in transforming supply chains (SC). Under extreme pressure from his wife Jessica, he decided to share the lessons he had learned from 38 years of leadership, management, supply chain, and transformation experience, and he rolled it all into one book, The Only All-In-One Way To Fix Your Supply Chain. In those 38 years of supply chain experience, spending the last 20 in Senior Operations Management and as a Supply Chain Consultant, he has saved customers tens of millions of dollars in REAL savings.
He has traveled extensively, speaking at domestic and international conferences on topics including Supply Chain Transformation, Demand Management, and Supply Planning Through to Shop Floor Control. For the last 18 years, David has proudly watched the supply chains he has worked with transform and flourish. His customers include Moen, Campbell’s, Heinz, Nestle, Phillips 66, SAB Miller, SE Mills, Huntsman HPP, WR Grace, Carlisle Construction Materials, Blount Int’l, ASM International, Summit Hill Foods, Delicato Family Wines, MinuteMan Int’l, and South Co.
Testimonials
“At times early in the project, I felt you should be up in front of the room leading the discussions and the overall project. As I look back, I now agree 100% with your approach. You ultimately did the right thing because it ultimately made Moen lead this initiative.
You have an amazing way of “telling the story.” When you speak, people listen and you show very strong leadership. I dread the day that you leave Moen, but I think we will be in good shape – largely due to all of your hard work and mentoring. Thank you!”
~ Jeff Fox, IT Manager, Supply Chain and Quality Systems
“Wonderful read! The Only All-in-One Way to Fix Your Supply Chain should be required reading for all supply chain leaders that have an ERP system. This book has done an excellent job of laying out the transformational “must-knows” that most companies fail to recognize. They often chase fancy bolt-on solutions or additional software applications.”
“David does an excellent job of discussing what is possible using standard ERP functionality, moving away from environments that have significant “offline” or “manual” planning processes. David outlines the importance of executive leadership support and how each layer of management is expected to contribute to the transformation.
“Not only do I think this book is an excellent read, but I experienced what David outlines within the book. I was a supply chain leader who worked firsthand with David, using this methodology to transform a global supply chain. This process broke down silos within the supply chain organization and created efficiencies throughout our organization, especially shop floor efficiency and performance. We realized significant improvements in our enterprise Customer Delivery scores while also reducing inventory holdings by 40%, while utilizing standard SAP processes & transactions. It was not easy, but well worth the effort as the processes have consistently served as the foundation for that supply chain.
“Give this book a read and if your supply chain is in chaos, it will help you to understand how to regain control and transform your supply chain.”
~Brian Koester, Manager, Materials & Production Planning, Moen
“I am confident that this book will become an essential reference for supply chain professionals and business leaders alike. It is a testament to David’s expertise and dedication to advancing the field of supply chain management.”
~ Martin Rowan, Managing Partner & Co-founder, Reveal
“I have not had much time to read. Halfway through 4 definitely the details (weeds). I keep finding parallels to our company.
Our management team should read before S4 Hana , but their egos would get in the way.”
~ Anonymous, Senior Business Analyst
“David is a proven and experienced supply chain professional. His focus on customer and organizational goals and as well as measurable outcomes was evident on a daily basis. He is a pleasure to work with as well and assimilates well into all teams he worked with. Also, I found David’s deep supply chain and SAP knowledge highly beneficial as we sought to optimize planning, sourcing and production execution processes. 5-stars all around!”
~ Mike Livermore, Director, U.S. Operations Systems, Retired
“David has the unique ability to share this management vision with his customers while at the same time providing the building blocks and skills operational teams need to achieve success. Combining David’s leadership with the Reveal oVo methodology makes for an unstoppable force!”
~John Bassi, Former Reveal oVo Integration Advisor S&OP Center of Excellence – Bio-Rad Laboratories
“I’ve finished the book. I loved it. So much truth. Thanks for sharing with me.”
~ Geoffrey Jackson, Senior Director Process Services and Technology, Retired
“I was fortunate to have the ability to work with David directly for a couple of years with the primary focus on optimizing our production planning and inventory management practices. David is certainly an expert in his field and understands how to utilize SAP to its fullest extent to optimize a business’s supply chain and inventory investment while also driving world class customer service levels. When he refers to Reveal methodology as an “unstoppable force” he is absolutely spot on”.
~Ian Eckman, Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain – GAF Commercial
“David is a remarkable leader with a unique ability to engage deeply with complex challenges and translate them into practical, value-driven business solutions across the supply chain. His expertise goes beyond strategic discussions; he possesses the rare skill of translating high-level insights into actionable solutions within the SAP system. This enables companies to fully leverage their SAP investment, driving sustainable business outcomes and creating long-term value.”
~Christy Stokrp, Senior Director @ W. R. Grace & Co. | Global Supply Chain Transformational Leader
“For me what I learnt from you was how you taught planning folk how to align the system with the business, setting all the data correctly, deciding exactly what products were MTO/MTS etc, flowing through from SD, MM to PP and WMS managing by exception to correct the system daily in cross functional teams, that is special and unique and a gift to supply chain planners everywhere – use the force Luke!”
~David Christian, Global Business Transformation Leader
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with David Carroll as he guided us through a transformation of our use of SAP in our complex operations and supply chain, each with unique challenges. His expertise in SAP, and the Reveal Methodology, brought structure and efficiency to our processes, enabling us to use standard SAP, and achieve significant cost savings. The Reveal Methodology truly is an unstoppable force, driving tangible results by uncovering inefficiencies and optimizing workflows to achieve organizational targets. His insights and hands-on approach not only improved our systems but also empowered our teams with new skills and tools that served us long-term. I can confidently say his impact on our supply chain has been profound, measurable, and sustainable.”
~Andy Tylke, Supply Chain Manager, Project Manager, Loparex
