Melissa Helveston

Principal Consultant

Background
  • Over 20 years of industry experience in supply chain management including transportation, TMS implementations, and business transformation.
  • Served at Menlo Worldwide, Odyssey Logistics  and XPO with a proven ability to manage system implementations, lead teams, and identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to increase revenues and reduce costs.
  • Supply chain and TMS expert assessing and analyzing existing processes and systems;   implementing effective strategies and solutions to improve operational and system efficiency.
  • Innovative and process focused leader with a proven track record of applying LEAN and Six Sigma principles. Extensive experience in the development, mentorship, and leadership of personnel.
Areas of Expertise
  • Areas of expertise include TMS implementation and evaluation, requirements gathering, gap analysis, project management, 3PL operations, transportation program start-ups, transportation optimization, carrier performance management, and freight audit and payment management.