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As more and more manufacturers take advantage of the versatility of silicon technology globally, Dow Corning is committed to continuous supply chain innovation to provide faster, flexible, and reliable delivery of silicone materials. Mr. Able has been instrumental in leading efforts to develop supply chain capabilities worldwide to serve unique customer needs. He spent several years based in Tokyo focused specifically on building supply chain capabilities throughout Asia. In addition, he has played a critical role in facilitating solutions selling by promoting contract manufacturing of customer products when it benefits the customer and leverages Dow Corning’s internal capabilities and market position.
His extensive experience in supply chain, engineering, materials, purchasing and management allowed Mr. Able to lead the reengineering of Dow Corning’s acquisition processes and procurement organization. In addition to providing considerable cost savings, this reengineering enabled the positioning of optimum value contracts with Dow Corning’s supplier base. He also led the strategic development and implementation of the supply chain strategy for the Specialty Chemicals business, which improved all key performance indicators while positioning the supply centers to become more competitive with offshore producers.
Mr. Able joined Dow Corning in 1974 and has held various positions in engineering, business and operational management, including production, quality, supply and research and development. In 1987, he was on special assignment as a member of the President’s Commission on Executive Exchange on assignment to the Department of Defense working in the office of Research and Advanced Technology. He also spent several years in Belgium developing the European technology, operations and capital investment portfolio for a major Dow Corning business. He assumed his position as Executive Director of Supply Chains in 2004, and was named Vice President in 2005.
Mr. Able has been involved in a variety of community services including the United Way, Junior Achievement, Rotary International and the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM). He also serves on various Boards. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in Indiana. | 