/ James Schor /
James Schor, a co-founder of Analytics, has worked extensively in the
areas of forecasting, inventory management, stochastic modeling, production
control, design engineering, productivity improvement, and cost accounting.
Examples of his work include:
- Developing a software program to automate the processes of designing, costing, routing, and pricing for the wire and cable industry;
- Spearheading a productivity enhancement and inventory management effort in a leading nutritional supplements manufacturer which resulted in record sales and production;
- Re-engineering the warehouse processes for a leading magazine fulfillment firm, which allowed them to forgo plans for building a new warehouse;
- Redesigning the fulfillment process for a major manufacturer and distributor of electrical wire and cable, resulting in higher service with less inventory; and
- Leading numerous projects with a major paper distributor to enhance its capability to deliver while right sizing inventory.
Jim developed one of the earliest and most efficient algorithms to determine the optimal number of kanbans for a production system. He has also taught probability and statistics in the Leaders for Manufacturing program at MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
Jim enjoys the outdoors and is an avid hiker.
Education
MS.E., Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
B.S., Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering, University of Massachusetts