Robert Perkins, Director of Global Supply Chain Technology Forecasts with CSM Worldwide leads a team of automotive analysts responsible for researching market drivers (economic, regulatory, demographic), assessing technology trends, forecasting installation take rates, and maintaining awareness of OEM sourcing/supply strategies. He has significant operational and process management experience, and has successfully delivered a broad spectrum of business strategy, market intelligence, and product assessments engagements for OEM and Tier 1 clients. Leading both domestic and international teams during his 20 year career in the manufacturing and consulting industries, he has held senior and executive management positions within Program Management, Product Development, Business Management, Commercial, and Quality functions. He has been responsible for developing and executing global expansion plans; driving operational and financial improvements within manufacturing companies; developing business and strategy plans focused on organizational growth; and successfully bringing complex, high technology products to market. Bob holds an MS degree in Information Systems from Eastern Michigan University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. |