Dale Billet, CPIM CIRM , is a Senior Manager in Consulting Services for RSM McGladrey and specializes in providing systems and operational consulting services to mid-sized manufacturers. Prior to his present position, he has held positions of Director of Materials, Director of Operations, Materials Manager, Purchasing Manager, Master Scheduler, and Production Planner for a number of manufacturers. He is a past president of the Michiana APICS Chapter, is on the APICS Region XIII staff and will be a presenter on this topic at the upcoming October APICS International Conference in San Antonio.