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GRAND RAPIDS — Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. CEO Les Brand and COO Jim Ward today announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Burch as President of Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. (SCS) and SCS's affiliated companies.

In making the announcement Mr. Brand said: "I am delighted that Rob is joining Supply Chain Solutions Inc. He is an exceptional executive who knows how to expand the reach and relevance of our strong reputation and our SCS brand. As President, Rob will further advance our position in the industry and accelerate the expansion and innovation of our solutions.”

In all previous senior management positions, Mr. Burch has nurtured and aggressively expanded the organizations experience in private, public and private equity capital structures.  He has developed strong customer relationships to achieve top line growth for targeted products and customers.

Mr. Burch said: "I am honored to join Supply Chain Solutions Inc. SCS has a strong culture of excellence and leadership, and I look forward to working with the great team there to continue moving the company forward. It is a great privilege to rekindle my relationships in West Michigan and I look forward to expanding our relationship throughout SCS's marketplace.

While CEO of Berkline LLC Mr. Burch oversaw all aspects of the business excluding capital formation. Prior to joining Berkline Mr. Burch spent 3.5 years as EVP of Operations at Simmons Bedding Company where he lead the a lean transformation in manufacturing and logistic operations and in management systems.

Prior to Simmons Mr. Burch spent 26 years with Steelcase and held a variety of senior management positions.

Mr. Burch holds a CPIM certificate with the American Production and Inventory Control Society.  He has held board positions with the Tauber Institute for Global Operations, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence and Independent Bank of West Michigan.

Mr. Burch graduated with a BBA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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