Simpler Consulting Appoints James Spann To Supply Chain Practice Leader, Simpler North America

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpler Consulting, a Truven Health Analytics Company and leading global management consulting firm, today announced the appointment of James Spann to the role of Supply Chain Practice Leader, Simpler North America.

"Efficient supply chain processes are an integral component to a successful Lean organization and as dedicated practice group leader James Spann will help ensure our clients have the expertise and perspective they need to thrive in today's challenging economy," said Marc Hafer, president, Simpler Consulting. "Spann's vast operational and Lean methodology experience is a natural fit for our business and I am confident he will lead our supply chain practice to even greater success in the future."

Spann has more than 25 years of executive leadership, strategy and operations experience. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations and Growth at Aramark Healthcare Technologies, responsible for North America operations. Utilizing Lean methodologies, Spann designed and implemented an operational program at the company, resulting in millions in productivity savings in vendor service contracts, outside purchase services, parts management, manufacturing, overtime and service billings. Prior to Aramark, Spann was Vice President and General Manager of AmerisourceBergen Technology Group, responsible for delivering operational improvement solutions for hospital, retail and long-term car pharmacies. In his role, Spann launched a company-wide Lean six sigma program to drive process improvement initiatives.

"Simpler is a world leader in successful Lean transformations and I am honored to be coming on board to help grow the supply chain practice," said James Spann, Supply Chain Practice Leader, Simpler Consulting. "I am looking forward to working with this talented and innovative team."

Spann serves on the board of advisors for Vital Care, Inc. and on the board of directors for The University of Oklahoma President's Associates Council, The University of Oklahoma Naval Alumni Foundation and the Urban League of Charlotte. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree. He also earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.

About Simpler Consulting
Simpler Consulting, A Truven Health Analytics Company is a leading global management consulting firm that helps companies improve processes to stimulate business-impacting results. Unlike traditional management consulting firms that specialize in developing strategy but fall short on execution, Simpler plays an active role helping clients to create an organizational culture that continuously seeks out opportunities to make improvements. With its proprietary Simpler Business System®, Simpler® has delivered the fastest and most enduring Lean transformations at hundreds of organizations around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.simpler.com.

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