Steve Schwandt
Hi, I'm Steve Schwandt and I am the founder of Resolution Solutions. I have over 27 years of supply chain and procurement experience in both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. I have expert knowledge in procurement, supply chain, negotiation, and new product development within technology companies.
With a global perspective, I have built teams to manage supply chains in Canada, USA, India, China, and Mexico. My passion is creating a productivity engine in organizations to leverage the supply chain to improve customer experience, margin, and cash flow. I have a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada.
Testimonials
"Steve has excellent analytical and project management skills and within his supply chain career it is clear that he was able to master procurement strategy, negotiations and a deep knowledge of the electronics / electromechanical categories."
"Steve understands the business needs and design processes and builds his team to complement these customer requirements. In particular, the negotiation processes with suppliers has been very effective in improving cost with minimal risk."
"I highly recommend Steve as Head of Operations. Steve's contributions to the company were invaluable and impacted the organization's growth and success. Steve's greatest strengths are identifying operational gaps and creating business processes to address them. Steve is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication skills."
"Steve is a good leader with a track record of building effective and inclusive global procurement teams. He is a good mentor to his team for career, negotiation, supplier performance and category management. I particularly enjoyed working through problems together. Steve would have unique ways of looking at the issue that would add to solving the problem."
Caitlin Chester
Caitlin Chester is a procurement and supply chain expert with a proven ability to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability. She has successfully led organizations through major disruptions like the Japan tsunami and COVID-19, optimizing supply chain performance and ensuring business continuity. Fluent in Spanish, Caitlin brings expertise in nearshoring and the Mexican sourcing landscape, along with a strong focus on global negotiations, supplier performance, and sustainability, including reducing supplier carbon emissions.
With a Master’s in Finance, certification in APICS, and expertise in ISO 9000 and ISO 26000, Caitlin is recognised for her talent development, risk mitigation, and process improvement skills. She has created globally recognised training programs and consistently delivers transformative results that empower organisations to navigate complex challenges with confidence.
Testimonials
"I have had the opportunity to work with Caitlin during the time I was working in Schneider Electric.
Caitlin is a remarkable leader with strong technical skills, capable of solving the most complex supply chain challenges.
It is a significant advantage to collaborate with a skilled and talent professional who is also a great human being."
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Caitlin periodically throughout my entire career at Schneider Electric. She has been a valued partner with great insight and is always quick to engage in deep conversation. I remember a long time ago, Caitlin and I were in the same training session together. The training included a coaching module with practice exercises. Caitlin and I were paired up, and I got to experience firsthand how naturally she fell into the coaching role. I don’t know if she continued with the coaching management style, but I left with a new appreciation for her ability to understand the human condition."
"Caitlin is always willing to roll up her sleeves and get the job done, no matter how challenging. She has a real talent for aligning team goals with broader company objectives, making sure everyone is on the same page and moving in the right direction. On top of that, Caitlin is incredibly easy to work with. She creates and brings a positive vibe to the team and is always ready to lend a hand or collaborate on a project."
"I had the pleasure working with Caitlin during an extraordinary time marked by crisis in supply chain, price inflation and disruption in transportation. Throughout these many crises, Caitlin has always demonstrated resiliency, commitment, proactiveness, professionalism and strong sense of urgency. Her action-oriented focus and attention to details helped my team and I respond to customers’ urgent needs more effectively and with confidence. I sincerely appreciate Caitlin’s impact and contribution."
"I worked with Caitlin at a time in the organisation's history that was quite difficult and posed significant challenges for her and her team. Caitlin proved to be a true problem solver and entrepreneurial thinker!!! Her efforts and support led to a much more successful outcome for us than we would have otherwise experienced. Thank you Caitlin."
