Biography
Robert Ruggieri is a Program Coordinator and Professor in the Business Administration- Supply Chain Program. Over his eleven years at GBC, he has developed and taught many of GBC’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) courses for both Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Students. After completely revising/launching the Diploma program in 2021, he co-developed the 4-Year Degree in Supply Chain Management in 2023. Currently, along with developing new curriculum, He is the creator and the faculty advisor for the GBC Supply Chain Club, a student run ASCM Chapter, focused on external networking opportunities for students. Since 2022, he has organized the annual Supply Chain Symposium and Case Competitions hosted by GBC. As a dual-professional, Robert founded and operates “The King Street Group,” a boutique advisory firm consulting/advising to Small-Medium Enterprises, along with focus on new home real estate investment and project management.
Robert’s experience and education have allowed him to become a specialist in the field of operational excellence. For much of his career, he has focused on value creation through sustainable strategies and operational excellence, with emphasis on mixed global and domestic strategies. His 20+ years of progressive private/public sector experience provides him with significant expertise in High tech, Automotive, Aerospace, and Cleantech, which is leveraged to enhance his students’ classroom experiences.
Academic Credentials
- Project Management Professional (PMP®), Project Management Institute, 2008
- Master of Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2003
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Association for Supply Chain Management (Formerly APICS), 1999
- Bachelor of Commerce, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, 1998
Areas of Specialization
- Program Development, Curriculum Development
- Supply Chain/Operations Management
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Supply Chain Capstone
- International Trade and Logistics
- Supply Chain Finance
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Procurement
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate Sustainable Strategy | Corporate Finance
- Project Management and Investment— residential construction (renovations and new builds)
- Operational Excellence | Value Creation
- Mergers & Acquisitions | Continuous Improvement activities for the purpose of business acquisition, divestiture, or sale (M&A)
- Strategic Financial Modeling | Strategic Analysis and Planning
- Strategic Supply Chain Management & Procurement | ERP/CRM Optimization
- Simulation Analysis
- Commercial Negotiation; consensus building | contract development
- Small Business Management | Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Management
- International Marketing
- International Business | Culturally Savvy and Sensitive
- Certified as a Development 1 Hockey Coach
Career Highlights
- George Brown College: Full-time Coordinator/Professor (2013-Current). Program and Curriculum Development, Teaching Business and Supply Chain related courses
- The King Street Group: Managing Director, M&A Advisor (2012-Current): Mergers and Acquisitions and the facilitation of capital financing with expertise in Industrial, Aerospace, High tech and Cleantech sectors. Transaction Sizes Ranging from $10mm- $300mm
- Conventus: Managing Partner (2009-2013) Management Consultant to Small-Medium size Enterprises Primary Areas of Focus: 60% Mergers and Acquisitions, 40% in non-conventional Supply Chain Management Consulting
- Humber College, Niagara College: Part-time Professor (2002-2013- Part-time):
- Goodrich Landing Gear (Currently Collins Aerospace): Director Supplier Development, Aerospace Industry (2007-2009); SAP Business Process Development and Implementation; Emphasis on Contract structuring and Negotiation, Global and Domestic Sourcing Strategies
- MBM Tool and Machine (Currently PCC Aerostructures): Management Consultant, Supply Chain Manager, Aerospace Industry (2004-2007) Consulted/Directed the growth and transformation of a small company to a mid-market Corporation; Directly supported the acquisition of MBM by Noranco Inc.
- NRI Industries: Logistics Operations Manager, Automotive Industry (2001-2004)
- Celestica: Various Supply Chain functions including Business Analyst, Materials Planning, Procurement and Master Scheduling, High-Tech Industry (1996-2001)
Other Activities
- Case Writer, ASCM Case Competition (2022- Present)
- ASCM Case Competition, Organizer (2022- Present)
- Director of Education, ASCM- Toronto Chapter (2022-2024)
- Faculty Advisor, George Brown ASCM Chapter (2015-Present)
- Hockey Coach/Fundraiser—West Niagara/Lincoln Minor Hockey (2010-2020)
- Niagara Region: Smarter Niagara Steering Committee Member (2011-2013)
- Niagara Industrial Association: Consultant (2009-2010)
- Durham College Board Chair: Supply Chain Management Curriculum Development (2002-2004)
Publications
- 2025 Right Sizing Inventory at “Family’n Friends” Pet Store, In collaboration with PetValu, Case Study Written for the 2025 ASCM GTHA Case Competition
- 2024 Capital Group Precision, Written for the 2024 ASCM GTHA Case Competition
- 2023 The Canadian Wine Store, In collaboration with Paul Sarrouh, Director LCBO, Case Study Written for the 2023 ASCM GTHA Case Competition
- 2022 LCBO (“Client”): Inventory Optimization, In collaboration with Paul Sarrouh, Director LCBO, Case Study Written for MGMT3027 Integrated Supply Chain Management
