Brayton J. Smith
Christ Follower | Executive Leader | Operations Optimizer | AI and Integration Advisor
- Role
- Logistics Integration and Operations Consultant at Graphite Gtc
- Location
- Marion, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brayton J. Smith
I am passionate about empowering adult learners, fostering continuous improvement, and building systems that drive institutional success. Throughout my career, I’ve led with purpose—whether optimizing large-scale logistics operations, driving data-informed decision-making, or leveraging advanced technologies like AI and automation to streamline processes.With nearly a decade of leadership experience, I’ve consistently combined operational efficiency with a people-centered approach, ensuring measurable results and meaningful impact. My journey has included managing multimillion-dollar operations, advising on multi-hundred-million-dollar acquisitions and integrations, leading diverse teams, and implementing scalable automated workflows to enhance efficiency and agility, now extending to consulting on AI-driven integrations for multi-entity logistics environments.Currently, as Director of Assessment and Evaluation at Indiana Wesleyan University, I leverage data to inform decision-making, streamline processes, maintain regulatory compliance, and support student success. My academic background, including a PhD in Business Administration and certifications in data analytics, Power BI, Power Automate, and modern AI tools like ChatGPT and Grok equip me to align strategy with actionable insights and innovative solutions.I believe in the transformative power of education and technology to unlock potential, improve lives, and create lasting change. My mission is to lead with integrity and purpose, fostering excellence, lifelong learning, and organizational innovation.
Experience
Logistics Integration and Operations Consultant
Dec 2025 — Present · US
As a consultant supporting corporate advisory and technology solutions in the logistics sector, I provide expertise in operational integration, process automation, and data-driven strategies for multi-entity environments. Key contributions include:Procurement and Vendor Optimization: Collaborated on the consolidation of vendors and contractors, leveraging volume for fuel, tires, and enterprise solutions like ELDs, while negotiating contractual terms and brokerage charges to drive cost reductions—enhancing profitability through scalable sourcing models.Maintenance and Lifecycle Management: Contributed to the analysis of MRO and lifecycle costs, including consumables and CapEx decisioning, to optimize asset rotation and leasing arrangements, ensuring efficient resource allocation across fleets.Fleet and Network Optimization: Leveraged DMAIC Six Sigma problem solving methodology to reduce unloaded miles and optimize fleet placement for right-asset, right-time efficiency, integrating independent and combined networks to maximize synergies and throughput.Revenue Enhancement Initiatives: Managed RFP synergies and turn-down referrals, incorporating geo-tagging and pricing data for informed lane decisions (asset vs. brokerage fulfillment), while automating cost/revenue capture for extra charges, contract variances, and mileage accuracy to support bid wins.Capital and Operational Assessments: Evaluated capital equipment purchasing and vendor leverage for operational execution, including programs like toll/pre-pass, to align with broader efficiency goals and prepare for scalable growth.Asset-based and Asset-light Organizational Integration: Worked extensively on the integration of four $75M+ asset-based and asset-light logistics organizations (total annual EBITDA >$325M) to improve value on a pre-IPO basis of >$50M.This engagement leverages hands-on logistics leadership and modern tools to deliver quantifiable efficiencies and holistic supply chain enhancements.
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2022 — 2023
Liberty University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration, Supply Chain and Logistics
2023 — 2025
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
2016 — 2022
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
2017 — 2019
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