Mr. Richards is a principal with The Claro Group and is based in Chicago, Illinois. He specializes in enterprise-wide cost reduction efforts including supply chain management, spend management, strategic sourcing, process efficiency improvement and reengineering. His focus is on assisting clients identify and implement opportunities to streamline their cost structure. In addition, he specializes in helping clients resolve their issues in the purchasing area. Some of Bart’s most recent experiences include: engagement manager of an enterprise-wide improvement initiative at a large services company; led a cost reduction project in the IT area for a healthcare provider; managed a global sourcing effort at a large consumer products company; and led a team to identify improvement opportunities for a key menu item at a large fast food company.

Bart has managed numerous engagements in various industries including retail, consumer products, manufacturing, service, healthcare and utilities. He has assisted clients with the strategy, design and deployment of cost reduction solutions including process improvements and strategic sourcing.

Bart’s previous professional experience includes senior manager in the Spend Management practice at BearingPoint, and senior manager in Business Consulting at Arthur Andersen in the Supply Chain practice.

Bart received his MBA from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame.