Francisco Lara

Francisco Lara, MBA, CSCP, CPIM, LBC, CSSBB has a wide range of experience in supply chain operations and logistics. Francisco currently holds the position

Francisco Lara, MBA, CSCP, CPIM, LBC, CSSBB has a strong educational background in business management and administration. Francisco obtained their B.S. in Business Management and Administration from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona from 1995 to 2001. Following this, Francisco pursued further education in the field of management, earning an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management between 2007 and 2008.

To enhance their strategic management and supply chain expertise, Francisco enrolled in executive education programs at renowned institutions. In 2012, they completed an executive education program in Supply Chain Management: Driving Strategic Advantage at MIT Sloan Executive Education. In 2013, they furthered their knowledge in global strategic management by participating in an executive education program at Harvard Business School.

Francisco has also obtained several certifications to strengthen their professional qualifications. In 2010, they became Certified in Production and Inventory Management through APICS. Later in 2013, they received certifications as a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt from ASQ and as a Certified Supply Chain Professional from APICS. In 2014, they obtained Lean Bronze Certification from SME. Recently, in 2021, they completed a Certificate in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School Online.

Overall, Francisco Lara has consistently pursued educational opportunities to expand their expertise in business management, supply chain, and strategic management.