AUSTIN, TX – March 22, 2023 - John Galt Solutions, automating supply chain planning to empower business leaders to make better decisions faster, congratulates GEON Performance Solutions’ Richard Herrin, Director SI&OP / Integrated Business Planning, on being honored by Supply and Demand Chain Executive as one of 2023’s Pros to Know Award recipients. This annual award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.  

“It’s an honor to be on this year’s Pros to Know list,” said Richard Herrin. “This recognition underscores the importance of leaders’ efforts to transform supply chain practices to drive growth and resilience for organizations. I’m proud to be part of a community of professionals who are dedicated to advancing the field of supply chain to meet the challenges of an ever-changing business landscape."

An advocate for the development and deployment of innovative supply chain processes to transform Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Richard brings more than 30 years of industry experience to help drive GEON Performance Solutions’ growth and differentiation in the chemicals industry. A truly collaborative initiative, GEON Performance Solutions has transformed its global manufacturing supply chain to quickly sense and respond with confidence as challenges and opportunities arise with a focus on exceptional customer service and product quality to drive cashflow.  

In addition to his leadership at GEON Performance Solutions, Richard shares best practices across the industry, including at the 2022 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo and the 2023 Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum.  

“It gives us great pleasure to see Richard recognized as one of 2023’s Pros to Know winners,” said Anne Omrod, Founder & CEO of John Galt Solutions. “Richard is a strong leader with the vision and strategy to propel the business forward. He’s elevating IBP standards in the industry and sharing best practice to raise awareness of the importance of alignment and collaboration to enable profitability and growth. We are delighted to be working with GEON and Richard’s team to be at the forefront of innovation in supply chain planning.”

About John Galt Solutions  

More than ever, companies must be able to sense and respond to the dynamics of complex global supply chain performance, seize new opportunities, reduce costs, and drive profitability. John Galt Solutions’ Atlas Planning Platform provides a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain planning solution with advanced analytics and machine learning to automate planning, break down business silos and deliver greater visibility. Atlas Planning, a SaaS-based platform, transforms S&OP processes; demand, inventory, and replenishment; supply and inventory optimization; manufacturing planning and scheduling; financial budget and sales forecasting. We partner closely with companies such as MARS, Continental Tire, Milwaukee Tool, Deschutes Brewery, Netgear, and Civica to empower planners to make better and faster decisions with greater confidence. To learn how John Galt Solutions can help you improve supply chain performance, visit johngalt.com.