Warehouse Expert Witnesses

San Diego, California

Products Liability, Manufacturing - Business Operations, Personal Injury, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Product Safety, Product Liability, Product Design, Quality Control, Distribution, Logistics, Safety Testing, Product Recall, Procurement, Packaging, Operations, Labeling, Industry Standards, Best Practices, Warehouse, Inventory

Dr. Zal Phiroz (PhD) is a supply chain specialist, with faculty appointments Harvard University, industry experience at P&G, and an established background as an expert witness on complex supply chain related cases (including experience at deposition, trial, mediation, arbitration). Having honed his expertise as a practitioner through senior appointments at Proctor & Gamble (NYSE:PG) and TELUS (NYSE:T), Dr. Phiroz has a background in analyzing complex supply chains involving product recalls, product liability, quality assurance, distribution vulnerabilities and manufacturing shortcomings. In addition to a faculty appointment at Harvard University, Dr. Phiroz holds faculty appointments at University of California, San Deigo, and Michigan State University - all focused on Supply Chain Analytics and Operations at the retail, warehouse, wholesaler level; liability as a result of supplier / manufacturing / warehouse / distribution shortcomings, 3PL and consumer behavior. In 2023 he w...

Canton, Georgia

Business Operations, Engineering - supply chain, warehouse, warehousing, distribution, logistics, material handling, productivity, automation, industrial engineering, warehouse management system, ecommerce fulfillment, capacity, WMS, TMS, warehouse accident, layout, material flow, labor, safety, software selection

Stephen (Steve) T. Hopper, PE, is Founder and Principal of Inviscid Consulting. Over more than three decades, Steve has helped hundreds of clients plan and streamline their warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics operations by driving down operating costs, boosting capacity, improving service levels, mitigating risk, implementing effective supply chain solutions, emphasizing safety, and enhancing the performance of their supply chain resources: people, processes, inventory, facilities, equipment, material handling systems, transportation assets, and supply chain information technology (IT). Steve has advised hundreds of clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations. He has also served as an expert witness on dozens of cases involving supply chain operations in the US, Canada, and Australia and has advised private equity and venture capital investors. Steve earned a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (BIE) degree from The Georgia Institute of Techno...

Westchester Township, Ohio

Supply Chain, Equipment & Machinery - Material Handling, Warehouse, Logistics, Industrial Automation, Control System, Project Management, Fulfillment, PMP Certified, General Management, Manufacturing, Distribution, Conveyors, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain, Revenue Management, Sales, Profit & Loss, Post & Parcel, Schedule

Attorneys have consistently applauded my expertise and strongly recommended that I showcase my career here. So, here I am! With over 12 years of experience in engineering, project management, and business leadership, I have navigated a path marked by excellence in industrial automation across Power Generation, Process Automation, and Material Handling & Logistics with leading S&P500 companies. My journey began at Siemens in Iraq, where I mastered the commissioning of intricate control systems for power plants, demonstrating technical prowess and top-notch project management skills. Transitioning to Honeywell, I led project engineering efforts for complex process and chemical systems, where my meticulous execution consistently delivered impactful results. At Intelligrated, I achieved significant milestones managing multimillion-dollar Amazon Fulfillment Center projects and expanded into overseeing a $0.5B portfolio. I am recognized for training project managers in advanced techni...

Mason, Texas

Security, Premises Liability - Inadequate/Negligent Security, Security Officers, Security Policy & Procedures, Security Management, Parking Garages, Parking Lots, Courthouse/Jail Security, Warehouse, Apartment, Security Training, Bars/Nightclub Security, Workplace Violence, Corporate Security

Billy K. Johnson, PSP is the owner and Principal Consultant of J-2 Security Services, LLC. Billy is a security consultant and testifying expert that specializes in negligent security and premises liability cases. He consults regarding the security and safety aspects of both commercial, governmental, and residential properties. He has performed security assessments for facilities and properties such as courthouses (Federal and State), jails, data centers, logistics warehouses, nightclubs, corporate office buildings, banking institutions, college campuses, apartment complexes, parking garages and surface parking lots, and medical/surgical centers. He performs case review, preparation of expert opinion reports, and testimony to assist in litigation. He is board-certified in physical security, having earned the designation of Physical Security Professional from ASIS International. He is certified as an instructor and practitioner in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)...

Texas

Products Liability, Manufacturing - Business Operations, Personal Injury, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Product Safety, Product Liability, Product Design, Quality Control, Distribution, Logistics, Safety Testing, Product Recall, Procurement, Packaging, Operations, Labeling, Industry Standards, Best Practices, Warehouse, Inventory

Dr. Zal Phiroz (PhD) is a supply chain specialist, with faculty appointments Harvard University, industry experience at P&G, and an established background as an expert witness on complex supply chain related cases (including experience at deposition, trial, mediation, arbitration). Having honed his expertise as a practitioner through senior appointments at Proctor & Gamble (NYSE:PG) and TELUS (NYSE:T), Dr. Phiroz has a background in analyzing complex supply chains involving product recalls, product liability, quality assurance, distribution vulnerabilities and manufacturing shortcomings. In addition to a faculty appointment at Harvard University, Dr. Phiroz holds faculty appointments at University of California, San Deigo, and Michigan State University - all focused on Supply Chain Analytics and Operations at the retail, warehouse, wholesaler level; liability as a result of supplier / manufacturing / warehouse / distribution shortcomings, 3PL and consumer behavior. In 2023 he w...

Salt Lake City, Utah

Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - Real Estate Brokerage, Commercial, Development, Fiduciary Duties, Ethics, Valuation, 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange, Leasing, Acquisitions, Dispositions, Office, Industrial, Warehouse, Retail, Multifamily, Land, Investments, Residential, Due Diligence, Disclosure

Experienced Real Estate Broker: 30+ Years in Real Estate 23+ Years in Commercial Real Estate Certifications: Dual Specialist in Industrial & Office (SIOR) Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Awards: Top Producing Active Transactional Commercial Broker (top 5%) in Nationally Ranked Office of Global/International Firm Commercial Realtor of the Year, CCIM of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Platinum & Hall of Fame Honors, Presidents & Circle of Distinction Proficiency: Office - Industrial/Distribution/Warehouse - Multifamily - Retail - Investments - Land - Residential/Residential Development - Leasing & Sales Transactions Key Specializations: -Tenant & Landlord Leasing Representation -Sales, Purchase, Acquisition & Disposition Services -Ethical Practices & Fiduciary Duties -Valuations, Broker Price Opinion & Broker Opinion of Value -Due Diligence, Disclosures -Property Marketing & Advertising -Investment Analysis -Negotiations, Advisory, Corporate & Consulting S...