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David Gonzalez
VP Analyst
David Gonzalez is a Vice President Analyst in the Logistics, Customer Fulfillment and Network Design Team. Based in the EMEA region, he has more than 30 years of experience managing and executing regional and international supply chains and logistics functions. Over that period, he has worked in the service, manufacturing and retail sectors, with organizations ranging from global logistics service providers, chemical and engineering manufacturer, and leading global retailers. David has, so far, published and contributed to more than 300 research articles on the topics of logistics and supply chains ranging from outsourcing best practices, vendor analysis and selection, talent and transformation, organization design, performance metrics and future trends and outlooks. David is a prolific contributor to trade and main stream press on the topic of logistics, a regular feature at Gartner´s annual supply chain Symposiums both in North America and Europe and highly trusted and sort after advisor and confident to Logistics Leaders.
Previous experience
In previous roles, David managed the global logistics activity for the delivery of physical rewards marketing programs at Tesco PLC in the U.K. and Ireland. He went on to take over similar global logistics responsibilities for Tesco subsidiaries in CE territories of Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. At the Linde Group, David headed up the Global Logistics function for the Electronic Gases Business Area. This included creating, implementing and managing a center of excellence function for logistics, as well as engaging in the regional execution of logistics policies and operations through a network of logistics control towers. He also took on responsibility for global trade compliance and led the establishment of a center-led compliance and governance model. David's operational and consulting assignments and experience resulted in the successful delivery of high-profile logistics transformation projects for leading global retailers, such as Marks & Spencer, Burberry, New Look, and Fat Face. He was also engaged in the solution design and implementation of new and innovative logistics operating models for Arysta Life Sciences, Intel and TSMC.
Professional background
Gist, Senior Consultant, 11 years
TCC Global, Senior International Logistics Manager, 4 years
The Linde Group, Head of Global Logistics - Business Area Electronics, 8 years
Areas of coverage
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Logistics and Fulfillment
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
Global Logistics Strategy and Operational Execution, Maturity Assessments and Development Roadmaps and Transformation
3PL & 4PL Assessment and Selection, Outsourcing Policies and Strategies, Vendor Profiles, Contracting, Implementation and Ongoing Management
Logistics Control Tower Design, Deployment and Development, Business Case for Investment and Outsourcing versus In-Housing assessment and decision making
Logistics Organization Design, Functionality & Effectiveness, Center of Excellence Design and Deployment, Talent Development and Transition
Global Logistics Trends and Future of Logistics, European influences, Emerging Risks, Disruptions and Opportunities