Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - North America
James Farrage, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. James is currently working at Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - North America as a Planning, Inventory, and Logistics Analyst. Prior to this role, they served as a Supply Chain Planner at the same company.
Before joining PIC, James worked at Alltech as a Supply Chain Analyst Team Leader. In this role, they evaluated and restructured distribution centers based on customer demand, implemented lean six sigma techniques to optimize transportation methods, and provided supply chain improvements to reduce shipping costs. James also served as a Marketing Consultant Team Leader during their time at Alltech.
James also gained experience as a Start-Up Intern at MEP Equine Solutions, where they worked in the Lyme Lab. James was responsible for assisting in the start-up operations of the lab.
Additionally, James worked as a Research Assistant at the Equine Diagnostic Center, focusing on research projects related to equine health. Prior to that, they worked as a Microbiologist at Piramal Pharma Solutions.
James began their career as a Laboratory Technician at the University of Kentucky, where they were involved in various laboratory tasks.
Overall, James Farrage, MBA has demonstrated their expertise in supply chain management, logistics, marketing, start-up operations, and research, making him a valuable asset to any organization.
James Farrage, MBA, obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Kentucky in 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from the same institution in 2014.
In addition to their academic qualifications, James has acquired several certifications. In May 2019, they earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) certification from LeanCor Supply Chain Group. James also completed a Design Thinking program at Grenoble Ecole de Management in March 2019. James obtained a certification in Fundamentals of Project Management from LeanCor Supply Chain Group in September 2018. Most recently, in April 2021, they obtained the PQA PLUS certification from the National Pork Board.
Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - North America
Welcome to the Pig Improvement Company’s (PIC) – North America LinkedIn account. Here at PIC, our goal is to help our customers be the most successful pork producers in the world. You may know us for our tagline of “Never stop improving.” That’s been our story for nearly 60 years, because swine success starts with high quality swine genetics. Swine producers trust us for healthy, productive and ROI-driven swine genetics. At PIC, we select for commercially-relevant traits that create the foundation for profitable production. We are leaders in swine genetic improvement and are trusted globally with operations in over 40 countries. Count on us to bring you the latest innovations to drive genetic improvement, a global biosecure supply system to deliver world-renowned genetics, and on-farm experts to help you realize the full value of PIC genetics. PIC is the swine division of Genus plc, a genetics leader with the mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world. Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers. The Pig Improvement Company (PIC) LinkedIn page is designed to celebrate the PIC community, share updates on our products and encourage engagement among our followers. We encourage an open sharing of ideas and experiences, while reserving the right to remove posts that violate our rules of engagement: https://www.genusplc.com/services/social-media/