Phoenix Advantage
  "Management & Technology Consulting"

 

 

 

        Founding Partners

 

Arun Vedhanayagam

  • Has a Ph.D. in Industrial & Systems Engineering
  • Has fifteen years experience designing systems for manufacturing and service industries
  • Successfully integrated advanced information technology into day-to-day business practices:
    • Advanced Planning & Scheduling Systems
    • ERP Systems
    • Shop Floor Control Systems
    • Collaborative Work Flow Environments
    • Knowledge Based & AI Based System
  • Designed and developed New Product Development Processes using CAD/CAM/CAE and Expert Systems
  • Experienced in developing corporate information technology strategies
  • Is an Adjunct Professor, University of South Florida

 

 

 

 

 

Bruce O. Blagg

  • Has a B.S. in Mathematics
  • Has twenty-five years executive experience in consumer, industrial, aerospace, and process industries
  • Held positions in Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and General Management
  • Was Vice President, supply chain and customer service for a $1.2 billion organization
  • Led three companies to world-class customer service
  • Led several large change initiatives resulting in
    • 30% less administrative costs
    • 60% improvement in new product development times
    • 90% reduction in customer response times
  • Is a National speaker on Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, and Advanced Technology Applications
  • Co-authored APICS Certification Exam
  • Is formally trained in the development of adult workshops
  • Offers a unique blend of corporate leadership and consulting experiences