Stijn van de Velde

About Stijn van de Velde

Empowering people through better processes and smarter technologies.

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Gemba Systems Inc

   Sep 2017 — Present · Greenville, SC, US

   Gemba Systems Inc. supports manufacturing companies in the digit(al)ization of their operations, especially focused on improving their manufacturing planning and execution systems. We help companies navigate the complex and fast-evolving landscape of “smart manufacturing” and the Industrial Internet of Things. We offer guidance, tools, and hands-on support in the selection and implementation of those industry 4.0 technologies that will best support our clients\' most critical business processes, and the people who perform them. Please see for more information.

Education

• Vlerick Business School

  Master Class in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2002 — 2003

• Ghent University

  BSc & MSc, Electrical Engineering

  1996 — 2001

• Vlerick Business School

  MBA, General Management

  2001 — 2002

Skills

• Business Development
• Strategy
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Modeling
• Start-Ups
• Supply Chain Management
• Performance Management
• Management Accounting
• Strategic Sourcing
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Coaching
• Iso9000
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Toc
• Smart Manufacturing
• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Logistics
• Industry 4.0
• Profitability Improvement
• Cost Analysis
• Augmented Reality
• Team Building
• Management
• Managerial Accounting
• Business Strategy
• Sourcing
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Qrm
• Six Sigma
• Enterprise Wearables
• Project Management
• Global Sourcing
• Materials Management
• Logistics Management
• Change Management