James Kline

About James Kline

Helping organizations create process-oriented data and data-oriented processes — ensuring systems support the way businesses truly operate.With deep expertise spanning the end-to-end value chain — from procurement and planning to manufacturing, logistics, and HCM — I thrive at the intersection of technology and operations. My focus is on optimizing not just IT systems, but overall operational performance, making sure every technology investment translates into real-world results.Whether I’m leading major ERP transformations and cloud migrations, designing scalable process improvements, or aligning system functionality with the real-world needs of users, my goal is the same: to ensure enterprise software and business operations work in tandem — and work brilliantly together.Looking ahead, I’m particularly excited about how next-generation solutions are reshaping ERP and supply chain. As AI-driven analytics, IoT connectivity, and cloud-first ERP platforms become the norm, I stay at the forefront of these trends to help organizations navigate continuous innovation.My mission is to help businesses harness these advances practically — building on a solid foundation of process excellence and user adoption, so that new technology truly empowers people and processes (not the other way around).Focus Areas• ERP Implementation Strategy & Execution (IFS Cloud upgrades & deployments)• Process Excellence & Fit-Gap Optimization• Supply Chain Planning, Procurement & Logistics• Sales, CRM, SRM & Customer Experience• Manufacturing, Quality & HCM• WaDaCo, Freight Integration (PaceJet), Demand Planning (DDMRP/MRP)Always happy to connect with fellow professionals and exchange ideas on making enterprise systems and supply chains work smarter. Feel free to reach out!

Experience

1. Business Advisor

   Arcwide

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)

  2006 — 2010