Donald McNaughton

Experience

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  Maclove Computer Systems (PTY) LTD

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Training Consultant

  Maclove was the number one supplier of small to midrange ERP computer software systems in South Africa.Key Activities:• Developing training course materials.• Delivered training courses on MCBA modules that included master scheduling, inventory management, material requirements planning, purchasing and finance.• Provided help desk support.• Provided pre-sales support.

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  Buker Inc

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Business Consultant

  Buker provided education and consulting services focused on helping manufacturing companies achieve Business Excellence accreditation.Key Activities:• Preparation of all course materials.• Marketing and selling of all courses and video products.• Deliver courses in Just-in-Time, Inventory Accuracy and Train-the-Trainer for the video program.• Consulted in the area of Just-in-Time including setup reduction, flow, cellular manufacturing, supplier partnerships, preventative maintenance, quality and small group improvement activities (SGIA). Show less

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  ICL, Inc.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1996

  System Analyst

  ICL a UK based software and computer services company acquired the rights to distribute the ADAGE ERP system.Key Activities:• Review the capability of the software.• Develop training and implementation resources.• Conduct pilot site implementations to validate the effectiveness of the software and whether it was ready for market launch.• My efforts revealed that at the time the product was not ready for mass market launch and ICL divested their rights to distribute the software solution. Show less

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  D.J. Simpkins & Associates

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Principal

  D.J. Simpkins & Associates provided education and systems consulting services teaching courses on the principles of Production and Inventory Management (PPIM) as well as the systems that supported these processes.Key Activities:• Developed several courses.• Marketed and administered courses.• Presented courses that ranged from Top Management to Shop Floor.• Supported MK (Computer Associates) ERP system that included project management, workshops and problem resolution.• Supported the ST-Point Finite Scheduling package that included product management, project management, training and implementation support. Show less

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  Oliver Wight Americas, Inc.

  Jan 1999 - now

  Business Advisor