Continental Who's Who

Jane Tierney

Jane Tierney is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Supply Chain Management in recognition of her role as CEO of Supply Chain Innovations, Inc.

Supply Chain Innovations Inc. (SCI), a supply chain consulting firm located in Oak Park, California, has helped companies refine procurement processes and achieve better, lasting results through business assessments supplier classification, project management, coaching, training, and Operations’ and Supply Chain process optimization. In 2018, Supply Chain Innovations will launch its new corporate identity: PURPLE LINK

Dedicated to bringing innovation and continuous improvement to clients utilizing the latest advancements in the industry, Purple Link looks to solidify its commitment to process-improvement and the optimization of short- and long-term client value using a lean, six-sigma approach and sound business analysis tools and techniques.

With over twenty years of experience in global high-tech and aerospace industries, Jane Tierney is revered for her remarkable contributions to the industry. Tierney’s outstanding vision and leadership for in-house, outsourced, OEM and ODM manufacturing models, as well as non-manufacturing or service procurement organizations, distinguishes her from the rest.

Tierney has attained extensive expertise in managing both domestic and international suppliers for companies delivering products and services worldwide. Her experience improving worldwide supply chain architectures, reducing material costs and inventory, identifying risks and establishing risk prevention and management programs has improved flexibility and responsiveness for her clients.

Early in her career, Tierney attained her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri, and Master of Business Administration degree from San Diego State University. Thereafter, Tierney would then go on to obtain a Green Belt from the University of Michigan. A Certified Professional in both Supplier Diversity (CPSD), and Supply Management (CPSM) through the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Tierney serves as Chairperson of the Supplier Management Group and President of the ISM-Los Angeles Affiliate.

Adjunct professor at both the Fullerton and Northridge campuses of California State University, Tierney recently joined the Operations and Supply Chain Advisory Board at California State University Long Beach (CSU-LB).

Developed and facilitated by Tierney, Purple Link offers custom consulting services and project management and conducts seminars and workshops on Supplier Risk, Supplier Management and Supplier Relationships, as well as various Procurement / Operations topics around the globe.

In client engagements, Purple Link brings a particular focus on:

• Asset Utilization / ROA / ROI

• Supply/Demand Analysis & Planning

• Supplier Performance / Improvements

• MRP/ERP systems

• Process Definition and Implementation

• Supplier Quality Improvement

• Change Management

• Inventory Management / Reduction

• Global / Low Cost Supply Base Management

• Lean Manufacturing

• Total Cost of Ownership Reduction

• Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Strategies

• Supply Chain Flexibility

• Supplier Relationship Management

• JIT & Vendor Managed Inventory

For more information about Purple Link’s forthcoming initiatives, please visit: www.supplychaininnovations.biz, or Jane Tierney’s LinkedIn page at, www.linkedin.com/in/jane-tierney-2a762/.