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fulcrumInc

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
-Benjamin Franklin

Choosing your partners wisely is an essential part of growing a successful company and obviously choosing the right professionals to help guide the company towards its objectives is no exception. The fulcrum approach is to become much more than your financial, supply chain, and business advisor. We take on the projects and technologies that are meaningful to us as well. We want to share your vision and go beyond the challenges of right now so that we can help ensure that the strategies developed and tools implemented are solutions that are sustainable, scalable, and compliment your unique business.

The fulcrum journey, to the present, has been deliberate and carefully pieced together with the successes and talent that we are proud to still have today. We are the team in the background that has helped bring some of the companies and technologies we all know and benefit from today. From Smartphone features and VR experiences to GPS location services and audio tactility enhancements, there’s a good chance you have used some of the technology we have helped bring to market over the last 25 years. This is our true measure of success; Your success.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” — Albert Einstein.

The fulcrum inc. firm is a culmination of seasoned professionals that specialize in certain areas of business operations. Our supply chain professionals have decades of experience in the challenging and ever-changing dynamics of the global supply chain environment. The average years of global professional experience within the fulcrum inc. team is 28-years.

We are proud to be working on some of the latest developments and products in technology with innovative technology solutions and within industries that are positively changing the world we live in. In most cases, we become your interim knowledge base to help ensure the success of the business side of the company allowing for the founders and staff to focus their efforts on the core competencies which are to bring cool and innovative solutions.

We specialize in these areas of business:

Industries we have the most experience in:

    • Consumer electronics
    • Consumer packaged goods
    • High-tech/Semiconductor
    • Telecom
    • Industrial Equipment
    • Fabricated Polymer and Alloys
    • Electrical Components & Assemblies
    • eCommerce Retail
    • Travel & Entertainment Infrastructure
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Robert Caputo

Supply Chain Strategy & Strategy Implementation

Tech Startup Fractional COO | Supply Chain & Manufacturing Expert
Operations leader with 30+ years’ experience directing supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing to help global enterprises and startups in consumer electronics, telecom, and industrial equipment companies scale 10X, reduce overhead, and build profitable businesses.

Partnering with executives on strategic decisions and recruit and develop teams to deliver products to market reliably and with scalability.

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Tom Connors

Commodity Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

An accomplished Supply Chain Leader who has over 40 years of working in diverse environments, from working in factory operations to managing outsourcing solutions across a broad range of industries; stellar track record of funneling this experience to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements. Recognized to be a problem solver who believes in fostering collaboration and continuous improvement with an ability to map business needs into actionable items to drive results.

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Randal Roman

Business Operations & Manufacturing Expert

Professional at Manufacturing Operations Management, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, with 36 years of experience in Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations Support: precision machining, tooling & fixtures, electronics, wireless, software development, industrial controls, and automotive. Twenty years of EMS experience in Mexico and Asia, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, and as a resident of Thailand.

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Melissa Cartwright

Product Development & ERP Implementation

Results-oriented product development solutions and outsourcing solutions professional with 24 years of experience in global manufacturing, sourcing, buying, merchandising, and new business development operations for soft lines and hard lines within a broad range of product industries. Effective problem solver with a unique blend of creative and business expertise, an outstanding record of sound business judgment, with expanding responsibility and achievement in fast-changing environments.

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Santiago “Santi” Garcia

International Business Development & Business Operations

Savvy international business professional with over 25 years of hands-on experience in procurement, project management, and operations. Highly accomplished in large-scale international business expansion, optimization of global sourcing initiatives, and driving operational excellence across multinational organizations. Recognized for his long-standing track record in launching international facilities, overseeing strategic expansion projects, and managing global supply chains across many industrial, high-tech, and consumer goods industries.

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