William L. Duncan
| Global Manufacturing Operations Leader | IT / Technology Strategist |
| Global Supply Chain Leader | Industrial M&A Strategist |
Bill Duncan | 2009
Bill Duncan is an experienced and capable Operations executive (John Deere, McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, JDS Uniphase), and a capable management consultant (Ernst & Young, Bearing Point, and Computer Sciences Corporation.) An early implementer of ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management tools, and manufacturing information systems such as Manufacturing Execution Systems and Warehouse Management Systems, he has a history of success in a wide range of manufacturing industries.
Bill has an impressive track record of leading substantial turnarounds focused on organizational change, alignment of strategy and operations, reduction of costs and improvement of margins. He has shown that he can position businesses operations strategically for profitable growth. He has been described as a "technology visionary" by the American Management Association, and the former CIO at Boeing Integrated Defense Systems describes him as "one of the best project managers that I have ever worked with". The Group President for whom he worked at JDS Uniphase said: "Throughout this period you have risen to the challenge, have constantly demonstrated your commitment to the company and provided strong leadership to guide our employees through these turbulent times." More recently, CSC's senior management team had this to say about his work revitalizing the industrial base of Iraq: "Bill Duncan has been a superb representative of CSC, and of America, in a war-torn, God-forsaken part of the world. He befriended military and civilian personnel on every level, won the trust of clients and the respect of his peers, and never shirked responsibility. Bill was personally honored by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes for his "selfless sacrifice and service to our nation and the people of Iraq", and he was awarded the coin of Multinational Forces - Iraq for excellence by Lieutenant General Peter Chiarelli, then Commanding General of Multinational Corps Iraq during his work there. Bill and His team distinguished themselves and distinguished CSC in the eyes of the United States Department of Defense....".
If you are searching for consulting support from an executive with broad experience in manufacturing operations, including manufacturing information systems, and deep experience in supply chain management, Bill Duncan is a very good fit. If your situation includes especially challenging technologies, or the adoption of leading edge technologies, he is a great fit. If your environment encompasses both of these elements, perhaps with the need to manage multiple sites, or multi-national operations, then he is an outstanding choice. Finally, if your long-term strategy involves mergers or acquisitions (either being acquired or doing acquisitions), you probably won't find a better fit anywhere.
Selected References, Endorsements, and Recommendations:
"I had the pleasure and good fortune to work directly for Bill in Iraq as a member of the DoD's Task Force for Business and Stability Operations. Bill was the founder and first program manager for the team of Manufacturing Engineers who performed on-site assessments of Iraqi factories damaged by years of UN embargo and war. Bill's courageous leadership in dangerous combat conditions, and his extensive manufacturing expertise, were responsible for a successful comprehensive assessment of the factories, and a follow-on acquisition program which provided milions of dollars in repair parts and new equipment. Bill's work improved economic conditions in Iraq, and saved both American and Iraqi lives by providing employment to skilled technicians who otherwise were often paid by insurgents to build road-side bombs. I have stayed in touch with Bill since we worked together in Iraq, and am waiting eagerly for my next opportunity to work with this consummate professional. I highly recommend Bill to any organization looking for an excellent leader with outstanding organizational skills and extensive Manufacturing expertise."
Steve Finkel, VP Engineering, Maven Technologies
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"I have worked with Bill a few times at CSC and highly recommend getting
him engaged on a consulting basis. His knowledge of supply chain, shared
services, and the end to end processes of manufacturing is exceptional and
clients love him!!!"
Caralyn Brace
Managing Director
CSC
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"Bill is the worlds leading authority on Supply Chain Management. He will
tell you he is not, but do not believe him."
Glenn D. Robinson
Business Development Team Lead
Foreign Affairs
CSC
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"I first hired Bill in 1988, and worked with him as we consulted with very
large manufacturing companies. In over thirty years of consulting, Bill is
the best manufacturing consultant I have ever seen. His first (of four)
books, "Just-In-Time in American Manufacturing" had just been published
prior to our work at Boeing (the former McDonnell Douglas). His approach
was proven as more than a billion dollars worth of parts were taken out of
work in process. This book was in print for ten years, and was the
reference book recommended by both the Society of Manufacturing Engineers,
and the American Production and Inventory Control Society for members
seeking certification. Bill had a tremendous positive influence on the
improvements made by American manufacturing companies to improve their
worldwide competitiveness in the nineties. Unfortunately for many of us
who work with Bill, he is the right person to help reopen manufacturing
plants in Iraq to get people back to work and help stabilize the country."
Alex Martignago
Senior Partner & Vice President, West Region
CSC Consulting
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"As I said in our previous conversation, as a colleague and team member,
I'd rather you were safe and sound in St. Louis, but as an employee of CSC
and a citizen of the greatest country the world has ever known, I am proud
of your willingness to make a difference in a very troubled part of the
world. It takes not only commitment but courage to take on an assignment
like this and the rest of us who are safe and sound in our homes, owe you a
debt of gratitude."
Pat McCaffrey
(Formerly) Senior Partner & Vice President, West Region
CSC Consulting
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“Bill is a strategic thinker that understands the big picture, is able to
break the big picture into appropriately sized pieces for the organization
and then is able to execute to achieve results.”
John Peterson
(Formerly) Director of Global IT Applications, JDS Uniphase
Currently Operations Manager, Nortel
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"Bill Duncan has been a superb representative of CSC, and of America, in a
war-torn, God-forsaken part of the world. He befriended military and
civilian personnel on every level, won the trust of clients and the respect
of his peers, and never shirked responsibility. Bill was personally
honored by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England at the Pentagon’s
Hall of Heroes for his “selfless sacrifice and service to our nation and
the people of Iraq”, and he was awarded the coin of Multinational Forces –
Iraq for excellence by Lieutenant General Peter Chiarelli, then Commanding
General of Multinational Corps Iraq during his work there. Bill and his
team distinguished themselves and distinguished CSC in the eyes of the
United States Department of Defense throughout the course of that
engagement."
Annual Performance Appraisal
Vice President,
CSC Federal Consulting Practice
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“Bill is one of the best project managers that I have ever worked with. He
thrives on managing large complex projects and demonstrates leadership
skills to develop the people around him at the same time. He consistently
meets performance goals that he has defined, being a strong advocate of
what gets measured gets done. Bill has a broad background in Operations
and understands the financial aspects of organizations as well, a rare and
beneficial combination.”
Don Imholz
Senior VP and CIO, CENTENE Corporation
(Formerly) VP and CIO
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
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"Bill could be a big help to a lot of companies."
Jerry Daniels
(Formerly) President, McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
(Formerly) CEO, Engineered Support Systems, Incorporated
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"When it comes to lean manufacturing, Bill Duncan is the real thing."
Dean Borgman
(Formerly) President, McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company
(Formerly) President, Sikorsky Helicopter Company
(Formerly) Chairman, Sikorsky Helicopter Company
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