Gartner Expert

Paul Lord

VP Analyst

Paul Lord is a Vice President Analyst in Gartner's Supply Chain research organization, creating content and leading coverage for inventory excellence and cost-optimized supply chain performance across all manufacturing industries.

Mr. Lord provides thought provoking and practical insights for improvement in supply chain financial performance that take into account both business complexity and challenging organizational barriers including diverse stakeholder dynamics.

This coverage also connects to the need for increased capability for integrated network supply planning and performance management.

Previous experience

Mr. Lord joined Gartner following the company's acquisition of AMR Research. He joined AMR Research after a 25-year career in the chemical industry, which included roles in R&D, operations planning, distribution management and product-line management.

Professional background

Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Process Engineer and Development Engineer, 5 years

ARCO Chemical Co., Product Manager (3 yrs.), Global Operations Planning Manager (3 yrs.), 9 years

Lyondell Chemical Co., Manager, Supply Chain Operational Excellence (6 yrs.), Business Manager (4 yrs.), 11 years

Areas of coverage

  • Supply Chain Planning

  • Manufacturing Strategy

  • Supply Chain Transformation

  • Supply Chain Leadership

Education

M.B.A., Lehigh University

M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois

B.S., Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University, With High Honors

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Analyze, explain and identify opportunities for improving inventory performance in the supply chain

02

Engage with stakeholders to re-frame the discussion around supply chain cost and provide options for balancing total supply chain performance

03

Identify and advance the need for development of supply network planning and performance management

04

Evaluate current supply chain performance and identify top priorities or opportunities for driving improvement

05

Make sense of concepts like segmentation, postponement and agility to identify the practical relevance and applicability within their business

Latest research and insights

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