Michael D. Ford, CFPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, CMQ/OE, CQA, CRE, CQE, ACPF, CPSM, CSSGB, is an earth-to-earth sustainable supply network expert with TQM Works Consulting. He provides innovative solutions based on 40 years of experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, training and consulting. His work history includes software implementation, business planning, inventory control, distribution planning and corporate training. This includes a broad range of experience in manufacturing from engineer-to-order to make-to-stock, as well as distribution, nonprofits, service and the Department of Defense. Ford has presented at more than 400 industry events throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Nigeria, South Africa, Australia, Saudi Arabia, The Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. He has provided more than 7,500 hours of classroom training, averaging 4.5/5.0 on evaluations. He also has taught accredited and continuing education courses for multiple Penn State and State University of New York campuses. He has delivered on-site training at BAE, Lockheed Martin, IBM, Raymond Corp, Universal, Pfizer and many others. Ford combines his technical expertise with personal skills to develop a unique outside-the-box approach to life’s challenges. He is a charismatic speaker who specializes in delivering training that is edutaining.