Michael D. Ford, M.S.I.S.E., CFPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, CMQ/OE, CQA, CRE, CQE, ACPF, CPSM, CSSGB
Michael D. Ford, M.S.I.S.E., CFPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, CMQ/OE, CQA, CRE, CQE, ACPF, CPSM, CSSGB is an Earth-to-Earth Sustainable Supply Chain Expert with TQM Works Consulting. He provides innovative solutions, based on 40 years of experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, training, and consulting. His work history includes software implementation, business planning, inventory control, distribution planning, and corporate training. This includes a broad range of experience in manufacturing from ETO (Engineer-To-Order) to MTS (Make-To-Stock), as well as distribution, non-profits, service, and the Department of Defense.
Ford has presented at over 400 industry events throughout the U.S., Canada, Japan, Nigeria, South Africa, Australia, Saudi Arabia, The Netherlands, and United Arab Emirates. He has provided over 7,500 hours of classroom training, averaging 4.5/5.0 on evaluations. He has taught accredited and continuing education courses for multiple Penn State and State University of NY campuses. He also has delivered on-site training at BAE, Lockheed Martin, IBM, Raymond Corp, Universal, Pfizer and many others.
Ford has created online content using learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard, Angel, Canvas and Brightspace. He has facilitated live virtual training (LVT), asynchronous, and hybrid formats. He has authored scripts for online courses, journal articles, newsletters, and blogs.
Mike is a 2016 graduate of Binghamton University, earning a M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering. He continues to pursue “lifelong learning for lifetime success” and has participated in over 200 professional development activities beyond his formal education and has additionally acquired 9 internationally recognized professional certifications.
Ford combines his technical expertise with personal skills, to develop a unique “outside the box” approach to work & life’s challenges. He is a charismatic speaker who specializes in delivering training that is “edutaining.”