Compass 4PL

Compass 4PL is a Fourth-Party Logistics Provider (4PL) that offers personalized solutions to orchestrate the flow of all involved parties in your supply chain and ensure your business success.

Jorge Canedo is a supply chain and global trade executive, advisor and entrepreneur, with more than 15 years managing global sourcing, manufacturing, QA, logistics and international trade activities across diverse industries like retail, building materials, energy, food and agribusiness.
During this time Jorge has saved several million dollars for the companies he worked with, by re-designing and implementing new supply networks in Europe and Australia, and creating distribution and operations optimization projects in Mexico and LATAM. Passionate about supply chain management, he started Compass as the best 4PL services option for Mexican companies that want to outsource and improve their sourcing, procurement and logistics processes. Compass 4PL also works with US companies that need a strong partner in Mexico and Latin America to start business or improve current operations. Compass has also developed a strong network of suppliers and supply chain services for the North America-Asian-LATAM trade lane, allowing our customers to source innovative and high quality products.

E-mail: jorgecanedo@compass4pl.com

Seeking Supplier

Seeking Supplier is an operational consulting firm focused on Global Supply Chain implementation and purchasing.
We are changing the way Global Sourcing is made, with sourcing experts in each of the largest manufacturing hubs in the World.

E-mail: oscar.palacios@seekingsupplier.com

Mexico Business Associates

When American and Canadian companies decide to work with their southern neighbors, they often find that there is a very different mindset when it comes to business. Without some way to understand each other, these cultural differences can lead to disaster. Mexico Business Associates’ advising and consulting services are designed to help you avoid fiscal hardships and business failures that can arise without proper knowledge of Mexico’s markets, business practices and overall business environment.

John Hyatt is an international business development consultant and coach with a unique focus. He helps companies undertake successful business ventures in Mexico, Latin American, and the Caribbean, which isn’t always easily done. Success is hard enough to achieve when you’re familiar with the playing field. This is a different playing field … a different culture. Understanding the intercultural differences — what to expect and what to avoid — can make the difference between knocking it out of the park and losing your shirt. It all comes down to your company’s ability to appreciate the cross-cultural subtleties and navigate the numerous challenges operating in a different culture presents. That’s what John excels at — understanding the way things work here — the rules of the road. John provides business translation and interpretation, trade show and exhibit assistance, legal and cultural guidance, contract manufacturing, manufacturing services, product sourcing, and intercultural advising and consulting services.

Email: john.hyatt@mexicobusinessassociates.com

Vladimir Gonzalez is a Mexican bilingual (Spanish-English) senior level Director with multi-industry, multi-product, manufacturing turn-around and start-up experience. Twenty plus years of progressive track record in manufacturing and sourcing, where his major strengths are based in maximizing profit in manufacturing operations through effective operations management, motivating the workforce and driving cost reduction techniques, implementing continuous improvement and LEAN methods, increasing customer satisfaction.

Vlad also has 17 years working as Director of sourcing for American corporates developing suppliers in Latino America mainly in Mexico, Brazil and Chile.

His expertise includes different industries as plastic, aluminum, wood, fibers, polymers, furniture, maquiladora, paper and consumer products.

Lawrence Allen, a leading expert in market entry services for international clientele, brings 30 years of invaluable first-hand experience from some of the world’s most renowned brands such as Nestle, Hershey, Libbey Glassware, Conair, and Heidrick & Struggles. His extensive background in Asia has equipped him with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the world’s most demanding markets with ease. Allen has led three start-ups in the Asia Pacific Region, serving as the Supply Chain Director for Tools of Vidal Sassoon, setting up the China Subsidiary for Hershey, and serving as the Managing Director Asia Pacific for Libbey Glassware. Allen is also an accomplished author, having written the book Chocolate Fortunes: The Battle for the Hearts, Minds and Wallets of China’s Consumers, which chronicles the global chocolate industry’s 30-year battle for the emerging chocolate market in China. With 15-years of experience in executive recruiting as the former Partner in Charge of Heidrick & Struggles’ Beijing office, Allen is a true professor and scholar in his field.

Lihong is an accomplished Global Supply Chain and Operations Executive with a proven track record of driving significant improvements in supply chains. He excels in developing strategies and managing the seamless execution of complex initiatives, delivering impactful business results. Lihong has extensive experience in guiding manufacturing businesses manage global sourcing and supply base migration to achieve strategic objectives. Throughout his career, he has successfully led multiple large-scale supply base transfer projects through disciplined project management.

Bilingual in Chinese and English, Lihong is adept at working effectively across different cultures. His notable positions include VP of Operations, Division President, VP of Global Procurement & Quality, and Factory General Manager.

Email: Lihong.wu@value-multiplier.com