Optimas Toolbox Talks | Episode 5: Turning Complexity into Opportunity

Cory Polk

Snr Mgr, New Business Implementation

Nigel Bland

運作方式
Manager

Chris Collins

Operations Support
Manager

Brandi Olson

Business Operations
Project Manager

斯圖爾特卡茨

Director,
Marketing

FROM PROBLEM RECOGNITION TO PROFITABLE PARTNERSHIPS

Switching suppliers can be complex, yet with the right partner, it becomes an opportunity for significant improvement. We sat down with our operations and implementation experts to break down the process into manageable steps that help ensure a smooth and profitable transition.

 

The purpose of this podcast is to simplify the implementation process, enabling you to:

  • Recognize the signs that it’s time for a change in your fastener supply chain.
  • Prepare your organization for a smooth transition, minimizing disruption.
  • Select a supplier that perfectly aligns with your operational, quality, and strategic needs.
  • Implement a structured transition plan using best practices and avoiding common pitfalls.
  • Foster a collaborative relationship with your new supplier for long-term success and continuous improvement.

 

From recognizing the need for a new fastener supplier to fully integrating them into your operations – each step is an opportunity to mitigate risks and lay the foundation for a partnership that goes beyond mere transactions to become a strategic alliance.

 

Whether you’re facing quality issues, cost challenges, or inefficiencies, our operation experts will provide actionable insights to enhance your supply chain resilience and profitability.

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About the Experts

Cory Polk

Snr Mgr, New Business Implementation

Cory Polk is a seasoned project management professional, bringing over a decade of expertise in project management across diverse sectors including healthcare, aerospace, and technology. With advanced degrees in Public Administration and Business Management from Stephen F. Austin State University, Cory has orchestrated $60 million in new business programs and realized $17 million in cost savings throughout his career.

A Dallas native with a military upbringing, Cory’s extensive global experience—spanning Europe, Mexico, North America, and Asia—has honed his ability to drive transformative results and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. Currently, as Senior Manager at Optimas, Cory continues to excel in leading high-impact projects and fostering strategic partnerships.

Chris Collins

Operations Support Manager

Chris Collins is a dedicated Logistics Manager for the Midlands and South, with over 17 years of experience at Optimas. He began his career as an on-site envoy at Sea Line Boats in Kidderminster, where he quickly demonstrated his ability to build strong customer relationships. Progressing through roles as a Driver Envoy and then Site Manager, Chris managed multiple accounts and oversaw operations at key customer locations. In his current role, Chris excels in site setups, revamps, and auditing customer sites, while also leading recruitment efforts from interviews to site inductions. His ability to connect with both senior management and shop floor staff has been a cornerstone of his success and he embodies Optimas’ THREAD values at all times.

Nigel Bland

Operations Manager

Nigel Bland has been with Optimas for over nine years, having previously served a number of logistic management roles with various industrial manufacturers. Nigel’s vast experience serves as the foundation for his approach to enhancing operations and supporting customers with their challenges.

Alongside his wealth of experience, Nigel thrives on communication by getting the detail out of the correct sources and prides himself on delivering the best logistical solutions to customers. A fully confessed people person, he drives his team onwards and upwards to not only meet his customers standards but surpass them. It’s his embodiment of the company’s THREAD policy that saw him put on the consultation committee to review and reward the individuals who make us great.

Brandi Olson

Business Operations Project Manager

Brandi Olson is a seasoned project leader with extensive experience in managing high-impact projects across multiple departments. Her background includes successfully leading cross-functional teams across multiple plants nationwide and developing innovative programs and initiatives. Her expertise in optimizing operations and her strategic approach to project management enables her to thrive as Business Operations Project Manager at Optimas, a role she has been in for over three years.

斯圖爾特卡茨

行銷總監

Stuart Katz 是一位在 B2B 領域擁有成功記錄的行銷人員。他擁有超過 25 年在多個行業的新創公司和財富 500 強公司工作的經驗。身為 Optimas Solutions 的行銷總監，他負責制定公司美洲地區的行銷路線，包括策略、品牌、潛在客戶開發、銷售支援和內部溝通。 Katz 獲得了費爾利狄金森大學企業和組織傳播碩士學位以及格拉斯伯勒州立學院傳播與公共關係學士學位。

OPTIMAS MAKES TRANSITIONING TO A NEW SUPPLIER SIMPLE

Find a supplier that meets your unique operational needs. With the right partner, it becomes an opportunity for significant improvement. From recognizing the need for a new fastener supplier to fully integrating them into your operations – learn how to mitigate risks and lay the foundation for a strategic alliance and dependable partnership.

The Decision-Maker’s Guide to Changing Fastener Suppliers

Download the Guide today

該系列的其他劇集

第1集：

直銷與經銷商

In many situations, this either/or decision may not be in your best interest. In this inaugural Optimas Toolbox Talks podcast, we discuss how both solutions can complement the other rather than compete.

第2集：

走線

Mike Eusanio 與我們坐下來分享他對現場行走如何提高裝配線效率的見解。 Mike 在他的職業生涯中已經完成了超過 50 次排隊。

第3集：

供應鏈解決方案

在工具箱講座的第三期中，我們聚集了三位全球供應鏈專家，討論經過親自審查的 OEM 供應鏈管理策略。聽聽專家怎麼說！

第 4 集：

品質源於設計

在我們最新的 Toolbox Talks 播客中，Optimas 專家詳細介紹了優先考慮工程品質如何能夠在不影響最終產品的情況下顯著節省成本，並詳細闡述了這一首要問題。