Sales & Operations Planning Optimization | Inventory Optimization | Leadership Training
Data Management & Reporting | Production Control Development | Root Cause Analysis
WELCOME
Welcome to 5th Gear Consulting — where we help organizations shift into their highest level of operational performance. We partner with teams to streamline processes, reduce waste, and drive scalable growth. Let’s put your business into 5th gear and keep you accelerating forward.
We specialize in helping small and mid-sized organizations optimize their data to unlock scalable operational and supply chain efficiency. Our approach combines hands-on improvements with a strong emphasis on developing your team’s capabilities. We ensure your staff can continue driving performance and sustaining success long after we’ve left.
SCALE
Led operations up to $500M+ revenue and 2,000+ employees, supporting network growth to 5x volume and $5B output.
On-time Delivery
Boosted on-time delivery to 99%+, cutting late deliveries -72% and stockouts -11 pts (from 13% to 2%).
Inventory Optimization
Delivered $10M+ inventory reductions, increasing raw material turnover +25% and WIP turnover +48%.
Operations Effiency
Cut operational costs by 5.3% annually through process improvements and standardization.
16 hr
Complimentary
About
My name is Rob Brooks
Currently, Rob is a Professor of Business Operations at Trinity Western University in BC, Canada. Responsible for the development and delivery of curriculum, Rob teaches Operations Management for both the Undergraduate and MBA programs.
Education
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Doctor of Business Administration [Candidate] from Montpellier University
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MBA in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University (Top 5 Program in the US)
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Masters in Organizational Communications from Northeastern University
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Bachelors in Management from Northeastern University
Professional Designations
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APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
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APICS Sales & Operations Planning Certificate
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Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDP)
A Washington native, Rob enjoys taking advantage of everything the PNW has to offer in camping and hiking with his family. A serial hobbyist, Rob spends a lot of time 3D printing, working on his car, and building a 1972 Ford Gran Torino with his son.
