Robert Kaufman
Chief Executive Officer
As an avid runner and tennis player, coupled with dabbling in the art of tracking hurricanes, Robert has a keen sense of understanding how to predict opportunities and threats in client situations—and quickly develop strategies to manage them.
Robert is a well-respected leader with more than 25 years of experience in the retail and apparel industries. His experience includes positions in IT as well as executive-level experience at multiple software and consulting firms. Robert focuses on leading clients through the design and implementation of key supply chain processes and system initiatives, and his detailed understanding of the issues retailers face provides exceptional credibility throughout all levels of an organization. He is a skilled project manager who specializes in product lifecycle management, sourcing, inventory management, order management, and logistics. Robert was born in Montreal, grew up in Florida, and is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Throughout his career, he has published several white papers and articles focused on product development, inventory management, and supply chain execution. When he is not leading The Parker Avery Group and client projects, Robert enjoys running, playing tennis, and tracking hurricanes—not surprising as he lives on an island in the southern region of the United States.
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Recent Contributions
Holidays, Family, and Gratitude
Blog Post, December 2021
Strategic Core Merchandising System Selection
Client Case Study
How COVID Changed the Role of the CIO
Blog Post, June 2021
Opportunities Backed up with Belief
Blog Post, June 2021
Driving Success in 2021
Blog Post, May 2021
2021: The Year of Collaborative Decisiveness
Blog Post, February 2021
Strategic Sourcing in a Disrupted Supply Chain
Blog Post, October 2020
Retail Advisor Newsletter: Retail’s New DNA
August 2020
Product Design, Development, and Sourcing Process Redesign
Client Case Study
Supply Chain Systems Assessment
Client Case Study
Core Merchandising and Finance System Implementation
Client Case Study
Integrated Supply Chain Implementation
Client Case Study