Fast-Rite International
Kevin Wurtz MSSCM, MBA, is an accomplished professional in supply chain management and operations with extensive experience in various industries. As a Buyer/Planner at Fast-Rite International, Inc., Kevin utilizes skills acquired from prior roles, including Forklift Operator at FedEx Freight and Fulfillment Operations at The Home Depot. A notable tenure was held at DHL Global Forwarding, where responsibilities included ensuring security for freight operations and leading certification projects. Kevin also served as President of APICS-Chicago Chapter, contributing to the advancement of operations management education. Previous positions in product management and replenishment analysis at Heads & Threads International and Ulta further highlight capabilities in inventory management and procurement, achieving significant cost reductions and operational improvements. Kevin holds a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, an MBA in Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from respected institutions.
Fast-Rite International
- - - Fast-Rite is The OEM Optimizer™ - - - Driving component cost savings through custom engineered solutions and the optimization of spend management. Our dedicated staff, comprised of technical product experts, passionate customer service representatives and leading engineers provide component management services well beyond the design, manufacture and delivery of an industrial product. Fast-Rite is a value engineering and component management company that specializes in prototype, design, manufacture and inventory management of custom or standard products. We're experts in the direct manufacture and supply of fasteners, stampings, castings, assemblies, and other C-Class items to OEM manufacturers throughout the world. With multiple locations throughout the globe spanning from the U.S. to Mexico and from Taipei to China Fast-Rite has the global footprint and know how to deliver value-added services, productivity analysis, and bottom-line cost reductions optimizing your supply chain and implementing true Spend Management solutions.