Friday, August 16, 2013

Announcement: Patricia Moser Joins LQ's Board


LQ is pleased to announce that Patricia Moser has accepted LQ’s invitation to join its Advisory Board

Patricia J. Moser, President i3 advantage, is recognized as one of the premier procurement and supply chain thought leaders and strategists in North America. She is known for quickly and accurately assessing a client situation and providing actionable and impactful strategies for implementation.

Patricia's insight is borne from her over 20 years senior level experience as a consultant and in corporate executive roles. She has a 360-degree understanding of the interrelationships required to realize successful outcomes. Her enviable track record of achievements in both her corporate executive roles and as a consultant, are in a diverse number of industries, including: banking, telecommunications, technology, retail, public sector, not-for-profit, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods and healthcare.

Her most recent corporate incarnations were as Vice President Supply Chain, Grand & Toy, Chief Procurement Officer, Rogers Communications and Vice President, Procurement Business Services, EDS (Canada, Global Automotive, US Federal Government).

Patricia has been widely profiled, quoted and/or written for numerous publications including Fortune, HR Executive, MBE, CPO Agenda, Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine, Purchasing B2B and MM&D. She has presented across North America on leading edge approaches to business issues and participated in multiple executive roundtable events.

She is also an award-winning author having co-written the book 1 Piece of Advice: Exceptional women from around the globe inspire you to unlock your potential. (www.1pieceofadvice.com)

She holds an MBA from Concordia University, a BSc in Chemistry and a BSc in Psychology from McMaster University.

About i3 Advantage inc: (www.i3advantage.com)

i3 advantage offers high value consulting focused on creating high performance in corporations through effective transformation. i3 has worked with leading companies in a variety of industries, as well as the public sector, in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing. This has included: reviewing current full-scope supply chain practices and recommending strategies to increase efficiencies, lower costs and positively enhance the client experience; developing thought leadership in category management, sourcing and supply chain including e-sourcing and supplier diversity. i3 has also assisted organizations in developing marketing strategies linked to aspects of the supply chain, including the arena of sustainability.

LQ's Board:
As a resource for logisticians, academics and executives in other disciplines in the United States and Canada, LQ offers ideas for leadership in logistics, supply chain management and transportation, and provides a unique bridge between business, academia and practitioners. LQ’s Advisory Board and contributors afford authoritative thinking on the complex and fast-changing work of the logistics and supply chain management business - with a unique focus on best practices in the United States and Canada. LQ's Board plays a pivotal role in providing direction for LQ Magazine and LQ’s bi-annual Symposiums.