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By Curt Sardeson, September 27, 2019

Culture can positively impact WMS implementations. Learn how on “Let’s Talk Supply Chain” Featuring Open Sky Group CEO, Curt Sardeson!

Grab your favorite beverage and spend some time with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey as she talks with our CEO, Curt Sardeson, on Let’s Talk Supply Chain! Take in our journey and learn how company culture is the backbone of our success. It guides every aspect of our company and helps us thrive as we strive to be the best supply chain software consulting company on the planet.

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Topics 

Open Sky Group’s Core Mission: 6:05

Open Sky Group’s Story: 6:43

The Role of Data in Supply Chain: 11:30

What Open Sky Group is Doing with Culture: 13:58

What Sets Open Sky Group Apart: 17:00

How Open Sky Group has Helped Customers: 20:00

Using the Agile Method: 23:38

No Modifications for WMS: 26:16

At What Point in the Tech Journey Should You Call Open Sky Group: 29:55

What the Future Looks Like for Open Sky Group: 32:45

How Culture has Contributed to Open Sky Group Success

Culture is the backbone of our success, built on the seven core values created by and for our employees. These core values are: mastery, candor, creativity, fun, autonomy, attitude and caring. These values guide us through every aspect of our business and are an intricate part of our company’s culture.

With the culture our core values have helped build, we never settle. We continually raise the bar to help ourselves grow and acquire new skills in an ever-evolving industry. That is why we take great pride in the work we do every day. Sometimes, that work gets nominated for awards. While we get a lot of joy just from our clients’ successes, in the words of our CEO, “winning is fun!” It is fun to be acknowledged for a job well done by employees, clients, partners and others within the industry. Below are just a few of the awards that we have won:

  • JDA Top Selling Partner of the Year
  • Gartner – Specialty Consulting Firm
  • JDA Real Results Best Partner Project
  • Top 100 Supply Chain Partners
  • Inc. 5000

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    Jeremy Hudson

    Vice President of Client Services

    Jeremy’s focus is on the products and services clients need to stay competitive. Open Sky Group’s mission is to deliver technology-enabled solutions that allow our customers to achieve more while having the flexibility to adapt to change. Jeremy lives the core values and mission by bringing the best experience possible to our clients. He is an essential member of implementation teams, working alongside clients, and encouraging them to use innovation and best practices instead of customizations for success.

    Jason Yantiss

    Vice President of Client Services

    Jason provides leadership to a variety of teams focused on implementation and integration. With 27+ years of experience holding operational and technical management roles in transportation, billing, and warehousing across a vast array of industry verticals, Jason is adept at driving multiple complex projects, understanding customer needs at all levels of the operation and providing viable solutions. Jason’s resume of 150+ implementation projects include Warehouse, Labor, Transportation, Yard Management and multiple AR/AP Freight Pay and Customer Billing systems. 

    Eric McPherson

    Vice President of Client Services

    Mac works to oversee implementation and integration projects. A former Marine officer and military police officer, he brings over 27 years of supply chain experience, including 11 years at Blue Yonder in both delivery and service sales. Mac is a dedicated, team-oriented professional with a background in business management, professional services, customer service, and supply chain technology. His specialties include sales support, supply chain execution systems, project management, fulfillment operations, distribution operations, and GSA contracts.

    Shannon Caflisch

    Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

    Shannon is responsible for the strategy and management of all sales, business development, and marketing programs. With over 25 years of sales experience and 15 years focused in the supply chain space, Shannon focuses on building strong relationships with clients and partners and strives to deliver the right software solutions to help conquer supply chain challenges. Shannon believes in learning by listening to understand clients’ goals, struggles, and what is important to their business to build lasting, successful relationships.

    Alan Prillaman

    Senior Vice President of Client Services

    As Senior VP of Client Services, Alan oversees all consulting services and account management at Open Sky Group. Possessing over 30 years of combined industry and consulting experience, Alan leverages his unique background in IT, logistics, quality management systems, manufacturing and distribution operations, and facility and strategic account management to provide clients with creative resolutions to complex challenges. His core philosophy and passion are to deliver tangible value for and establish long-term trusted partnerships with our clients.

    Mike Noble

    Senior Vice President of Technology

    As Senior Vice President of Technology, Mike leads Open Sky Group’s Managed Services, Software Services, Infrastructure Services, and Information Technology teams bringing 35+ years of experience in Supply Chain Execution and Information Technology. Mike and his teams ensure we maintain the highest levels of customer service in a secure and reliable environment, constantly reviewing and evaluating new technologies, their appropriateness and applicability so we can safely and securely transact our own business – and help our clients accomplish the same.

    Chad Kramlich

    CEO

    Joining Open Sky Group in 2015, Chad, served as Chief Revenue Officer for three years prior to his appointment to CEO in 2022. With over 25 years of experience delivering results for high-growth software and consulting organizations, Chad is leveraging his background in building efficient and effective implementation teams, establishing high-impact services operations, achieving revenue growth, and deepening executive-level client relations to help propel Open Sky Group into a very successful future.