Joe Walden

Executive Director Supply Chain Leadership Center

  • Lawrence KS

Leadership Evangelist

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Biography

Over 30 years of leadership experience on four continents. Retired Colonel from the US Army. Led an organization with over $650 mm in annual sales. Designed and operated a multi-million square foot distribution center in Kuwait to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Consulted for FORTUNE 500 Companies and has conducted leadership seminars for companies and non-profit organizations. Recognized as one of Top 20 Logistics Executives in America for 2003 and the Supply Chain Practioner of the Year in 2004. Author of 3 books on leadership and a text book on Operations Management. Provided key note presentations on leadership at conferences worldwide.

Industry Expertise

Logistics and Supply Chain
Training and Development
Business Services

Areas of Expertise

Change Management
Reverse Logistics
Operational Excellence
Leadership Development
Supply Chain Leadership

Accomplishments

Top 20 Logistics Executives in America

Selected by the Logistics and Supply Chain Forum and Transportation and Distribution Magazine as one of the 20 top executives in America

Demonstrated Master Logistician

Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management

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Education

Florida Institute of Technology

MBA

Logistics Management

1988

US Army Command and General Staff College

MA

Strategic Planning

2001

Florida Institute of Technology

MS

Systems Management

1989

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Affiliations

  • University of Kansas
  • American Society of Engineering Managers
  • APICS
  • Warehousing Education and Research Council
  • US Army

Event Appearances

Title

South Africa Production and Inventory Control Society   Cape Town, South Africa

2011-09-20

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APICS International Conference  Pittsburgh, PA

2011-10-24

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SAPICS Regional Conference and Seminar  Durban, South Africa

2011-09-17

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Sample Talks

Benchmarking and Modeling Leadership

Developing personal leadership skills while learning how to model leadership and a methodology to benchmark personal leadership styles and practices.

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$1000 to $3500*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
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