Lynn Parnell FCILT
Independent Logistics Consultant at Logistics Partners Consultancy Limited- Claim this Profile
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Claire Hinton
Lynn was recommended to me via another third party. She is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional consultant in the field of supply chain with particularly strong skills in the area of supply chain systems/IT. Unlike many consultants she has tonnes of integrity and takes time to check in with clients and understand their specific problems before going away to complete the work. Lynn was highly effective at engaging with stakeholders in our logistics operation to understand the daily challenges they faced. She was able to propose solutions which were best for our business rather than overselling proposals which would have been expensive white elephants. Lynn also has an extensive professional network of equally capable and focused partners who have a thorough grasp their topic. I enjoyed working with Lynn and the energy and passion she brought to the assignments we set her. I would strongly recommend her to support any logistics change management initiative required in an organisation where a supportive mentor is needed to ensure successful delivery.
Spencer Brown
Lynn worked with us on the scoping, managing and implementation of one of our key business projects, it was clear from our initial engagement, that Lynn had both the knowledge, experience and more importantly the drive to ensure we delivered the project as planned. Lynn's project management skills are up their with the best and her ability to join all elements of the project team (both internal and external) is an invaluable skill for any project/business. Lynn's drive to deliver will challenge your business and as a result will deliver on any project. I would highly recommend Lynn to any business.
Claire Hinton
Lynn was recommended to me via another third party. She is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional consultant in the field of supply chain with particularly strong skills in the area of supply chain systems/IT. Unlike many consultants she has tonnes of integrity and takes time to check in with clients and understand their specific problems before going away to complete the work. Lynn was highly effective at engaging with stakeholders in our logistics operation to understand the daily challenges they faced. She was able to propose solutions which were best for our business rather than overselling proposals which would have been expensive white elephants. Lynn also has an extensive professional network of equally capable and focused partners who have a thorough grasp their topic. I enjoyed working with Lynn and the energy and passion she brought to the assignments we set her. I would strongly recommend her to support any logistics change management initiative required in an organisation where a supportive mentor is needed to ensure successful delivery.
Spencer Brown
Lynn worked with us on the scoping, managing and implementation of one of our key business projects, it was clear from our initial engagement, that Lynn had both the knowledge, experience and more importantly the drive to ensure we delivered the project as planned. Lynn's project management skills are up their with the best and her ability to join all elements of the project team (both internal and external) is an invaluable skill for any project/business. Lynn's drive to deliver will challenge your business and as a result will deliver on any project. I would highly recommend Lynn to any business.
Claire Hinton
Lynn was recommended to me via another third party. She is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional consultant in the field of supply chain with particularly strong skills in the area of supply chain systems/IT. Unlike many consultants she has tonnes of integrity and takes time to check in with clients and understand their specific problems before going away to complete the work. Lynn was highly effective at engaging with stakeholders in our logistics operation to understand the daily challenges they faced. She was able to propose solutions which were best for our business rather than overselling proposals which would have been expensive white elephants. Lynn also has an extensive professional network of equally capable and focused partners who have a thorough grasp their topic. I enjoyed working with Lynn and the energy and passion she brought to the assignments we set her. I would strongly recommend her to support any logistics change management initiative required in an organisation where a supportive mentor is needed to ensure successful delivery.
Spencer Brown
Lynn worked with us on the scoping, managing and implementation of one of our key business projects, it was clear from our initial engagement, that Lynn had both the knowledge, experience and more importantly the drive to ensure we delivered the project as planned. Lynn's project management skills are up their with the best and her ability to join all elements of the project team (both internal and external) is an invaluable skill for any project/business. Lynn's drive to deliver will challenge your business and as a result will deliver on any project. I would highly recommend Lynn to any business.
Claire Hinton
Lynn was recommended to me via another third party. She is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional consultant in the field of supply chain with particularly strong skills in the area of supply chain systems/IT. Unlike many consultants she has tonnes of integrity and takes time to check in with clients and understand their specific problems before going away to complete the work. Lynn was highly effective at engaging with stakeholders in our logistics operation to understand the daily challenges they faced. She was able to propose solutions which were best for our business rather than overselling proposals which would have been expensive white elephants. Lynn also has an extensive professional network of equally capable and focused partners who have a thorough grasp their topic. I enjoyed working with Lynn and the energy and passion she brought to the assignments we set her. I would strongly recommend her to support any logistics change management initiative required in an organisation where a supportive mentor is needed to ensure successful delivery.
Spencer Brown
Lynn worked with us on the scoping, managing and implementation of one of our key business projects, it was clear from our initial engagement, that Lynn had both the knowledge, experience and more importantly the drive to ensure we delivered the project as planned. Lynn's project management skills are up their with the best and her ability to join all elements of the project team (both internal and external) is an invaluable skill for any project/business. Lynn's drive to deliver will challenge your business and as a result will deliver on any project. I would highly recommend Lynn to any business.
Experience
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Logistics Partners Consultancy Limited
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United Kingdom
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Logistics Consultant
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Sep 2000 - Present
Logistics Partners is an independent consultancy focusing primarily on the Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems and software employed. Logistics Partners works with retailers, wholesalers and 3PLs to ensure that these systems are selected, implemented and operated in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Recent customers include Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland, Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd and P&O Ferries Holdings Ltd. Logistics Partners is an independent consultancy focusing primarily on the Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems and software employed. Logistics Partners works with retailers, wholesalers and 3PLs to ensure that these systems are selected, implemented and operated in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Recent customers include Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland, Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd and P&O Ferries Holdings Ltd.
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Transaid
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ambassador
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Nov 2015 - Present
The role of the Ambassador is to raise awareness of Transaid's work and to provide business skills and support to the Transaid team. The role of the Ambassador is to raise awareness of Transaid's work and to provide business skills and support to the Transaid team.
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Whitchurch Silk Mill
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United Kingdom
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Textile Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member of the Trust & Pro Bono Business Adviser and Volunteer
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Sep 2012 - Present
Director of the trading company from Sept 2012 to Sept 2013, during which time a full raw materials stock take and weaving feasibility study were undertaken. This resulted in weaving recommencing on the original victorian looms in November 2012. After leaving the board Lynn has continued as an active volunteer providing retail and inventory advice and support to the Mill team. Director of the trading company from Sept 2012 to Sept 2013, during which time a full raw materials stock take and weaving feasibility study were undertaken. This resulted in weaving recommencing on the original victorian looms in November 2012. After leaving the board Lynn has continued as an active volunteer providing retail and inventory advice and support to the Mill team.
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Project Manager / Technical Manager
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Aug 1999 - Sep 2000
SCManager UK Limited, formerly WCSS International, was a Supply Chain Management Software house. The company was purchased by a South African company iti (holdings) in March 1998. Lynn was recruited to re-launch the software in the EMEA region. As a member of the senior management team Lynn had responsibility for the 7 strong technical team, as well as being Project Manager for implementations. Projects included the implementation of RF technology for Manor Bakeries, B&Q and Nisa Today’s. SCManager UK Limited, formerly WCSS International, was a Supply Chain Management Software house. The company was purchased by a South African company iti (holdings) in March 1998. Lynn was recruited to re-launch the software in the EMEA region. As a member of the senior management team Lynn had responsibility for the 7 strong technical team, as well as being Project Manager for implementations. Projects included the implementation of RF technology for Manor Bakeries, B&Q and Nisa Today’s.
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EXE Technologies
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jul 1998 - Aug 1999
Projects included the interfacing of Exceed with Lawson Financials for Londis Holdings and the implementation of new picking methods for Somerfield stores. Lynn also assisted with pre-sales for the Exceed software. Projects included the interfacing of Exceed with Lawson Financials for Londis Holdings and the implementation of new picking methods for Somerfield stores. Lynn also assisted with pre-sales for the Exceed software.
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Implementation Specialist
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Jul 1995 - Jul 1998
Lynn's role was the implementation of the WCSS software into retail and manufacturing companies in the UK, Portugal and South Africa. My main projects were Sonae (Portugal), Manor Bakeries, Great Mills (Retail), Nisa Today’s, and CWS. This role covered all areas of the project life cycle including project management, warehousing consultancy, specifying customer modifications, coding customer modifications and technical user training. From April 1997 Lynn became responsible for the customer services functions within the company. This included the setting up and on-going management of the helpdesk and 24-hour support for all European clients
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Graduate Management Trainee then Business Systems Analyst
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Sep 1990 - Jul 1995
Lynn Initially worked in BOC Storeshield Swindon a dedicated textile and non-food warehousing and distribution for Marks & Spencer’s. In this role she worked and trained in all areas of the distribution centre and held various positions including Shift Supervisor, Transport Planner and Personnel Assistant. In 1992 Lynn moved to the systems team as a Business Systems AnalystHere Lynn was responsible for systems specifications, software selection, systems testing, user documentation and final implementation. She Worked with several clients using both in-house and packaged software solutions. Projects included British Airways, Matthew Clarke, SmithKline Beecham and Marks and Spencer’s chilled food and long-life distribution.
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Education
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1987 - 1990
Imperial College London
Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS), Biology -
2008 - 2009
IBC Global Academy
Diploma, Logistics Management ( with Distinction) -
1987 - 1990
Imperial College London
BSC(HONS), Biology
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