Thomas Doyle MSc.
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- Global Manufacturing, Product Development, Sourcing, and Operations experience within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry.
- Effective communications to build rapport with stakeholders while managing important aspects of relationship for trust.
- Successful execution of Fast-Cycle New Product Development with Customized Relational Database Management Systems.
- Safety Compliance and Quality Assurance Protocol enforcement within Multi-Tier Global Supply Chain Contract Manufacturers of major Brand Licenses, Quick-Service Restaurants, Major Retail Brands and Big Box Stores consumer products.
- Translate technical documents and diagrams in local languages to fail-safe training comprehension for factory managers and staff.
- Proven record of successful execution to meet supply chain challenges of Factory closures, Unauthorized Subcontracting,
Intellectual Property (IP) Theft, Counterfeiting, Labor Code of Conduct Enforcement and Third Party Services Fraud.
- Hands-on executive-level employee whose responsibilities cut across functions to ensure that initiatives are implemented by using solid business analysis, digital tools, common sense and international cultural know-how to move ideas to action.
- Team building and intercultural communication skills used to set expectations for uncompromising integrity.
- Southeast Asia sourcing and manufacturing experience since 1994.
- 30 years toy manufacturing experience with laser-like focus on product safety and brand reputation protection.
- Multi-Tier Global Supply Chain Contract Manufacturer Quality Assurance experience since 1994. Learn more.
Consumer Product Development, Manufacturing and Sourcing.
US - China Trade Facts per USTR.gov
- U.S. goods imports from China totaled $434.7 billion in 2020, down 3.6% ($16.0 billion) from 2019, and up 19% from 2010.
- U.S imports from China are up 325% from 2001 (pre-WTO accession).
- U.S. imports from China account for 18.6% of overall U.S. imports in 2020.
- The top import categories (2-digit HS) in 2020 were: -electrical machinery ($111 billion),
-machinery ($97 billion), -toys and sports equipment ($26 billion),
-furniture and bedding ($23 billion), -misc. textile articles ($21 billion).
US Federal Reserve Dual Mandate per federalreserve.gov
Mandated Safety Standard Enforcement (TBT) = Fair,Balanced Trade + US Jobs in Quality, Safety, Compliance. for Maximum Employment + Stable Prices
"Competitionshould not be for a share of market-but to expand the market." W. Edwards Deming