Larry’s supply chain experience includes leadership positions in the forest industry, public health care, municipal government, university operations, academia, and consulting services. As a consultant he drafts procurement policies, templates, develops strategies, conducts audits and implements best practices.
He facilitates online and classroom workshops on buying, business ethics, circular economy, contract management, inventory management, leadership, risk management, social procurement, operations management, supplier performance evaluations, competitive bidding, performance metrics, and supply chain strategies. He also provides onsite supply chain operational reviews.
Larry is an academic coach for supply chain courses in the Athabasca University Leadership & Management Development program, including environmental responsibility. He was invited to Hong Kong and Singapore to present to leading companies in the fast moving, consumer goods sector. In 2017, 2018 and 2019 Larry presented on advanced supply chain training to the United Nations staff in Brindisi, Italy. He is a procurement advisor and trainer for the Coastal Communities Social Procurement Initiative. Larry also facilitates training workshops for the Procurement School. In 2020, he presented to the World Bank in Washington, DC on social procurement strategies.
Larry has written many articles on a variety of supply chain subjects for business publications. His latest e-book, is Plan It for Our Planet: Social Procurement Practices, Policies, Principles and Plans for the Supply Chain.
