Spinnaker takes a leadership role in the Remanufacturing Industries Council

HOUSTON, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Spinnaker, the international provider of supply chain consulting and returns management solutions, announced today their membership in the Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC).  To more actively engage with RIC, Spinnaker will add its extensive marketing experience to RIC's Marketing and Membership Committee.  The goal of the committee is to increase awareness of remanufacturing and its benefits and to grow the RIC membership.  Paul Adamson, Spinnaker's Director of Business Development and Marketing, joins an esteemed group of RIC committee members led by Chair Bill Schofield, the President of Circuit Breaker Sales Co., Inc.  Paul brings an extensive background in returns management and electronic remanufacturing, in addition to extensive experience in marketing and sales starting two of his own companies.  This expertise in brand management coupled with reverse logistics knowledge will complement the talent of the RIC Marketing and Membership Committee.  Executive Director of RIC, Dr. Derek Guest, commented on Spinnaker's new leadership position in RIC: "We are delighted to have Spinnaker step up and contribute to the Remanufacturing Industries Council by joining the Marketing and Membership Committee.  Having a premier management consulting firm on board brings a unique perspective and a broad industry lens related to best practices."

According to the United States International Trade Commission's most recent report on remanufacturing, the U.S. is the largest producer, consumer, and exporter of remanufactured goods in the world.  From 2009-2011, production grew by 15 percent bringing the value to the U.S. remanufacturing industry to $43 billion and sustaining 180,000 full-time domestic jobs.  Through their lauded remanufacturing initiatives, Spinnaker clients such as Cummins and Alcatel-Lucent are generating economic growth, conserving raw materials, fostering sustainability, and bolstering domestic job creation. 

The Remanufacturing Industries Council is a strategic alliance of business and academic organizations that champion the remanufacturing industry.  To read more about RIC, click here.

About Spinnaker

Founded in 2002, Spinnaker consistently delivers supply chain excellence through partnering with clients to achieve desired operational results.  With comprehensive service offerings in supply chain planning and returns management, designed to support every stage of supply chain lifecycle maturity, clients can increase their profitability and reduce operating costs while maintaining or enhancing customer service levels through our holistic People-Process-Technology focused approach.  Spinnaker has offices in Boston, Columbus, Houston, Denver, Memphis, and Pittsburgh. To learn more about this announcement, contact us at http://www.spinnakermgmt.com or call +1-877-476-0576.

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