Fletcher Named Global Logistics Director for Delphi Automotive Systems
23 February 2000
Fletcher Named Global Logistics Director for Delphi Automotive SystemsTROY, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Debra A. Fletcher, 41, has been hired as director of Global Logistics for Delphi Automotive Systems , effective immediately. In her new position, Fletcher assumes responsibility for the development, coordination and implementation of Delphi's global logistics strategies. Mary Schafer, director of Global Production Control & Logistics, made the announcement. In this position, Fletcher will chair Delphi's logistics circle of colleagues -- a corporate-wide logistics team that focuses on the establishment and implementation of best practices across the global Delphi logistics network. She will also be responsible for working with Delphi's logistics management companies to drive initiatives worldwide, and will assist in the development of Delphi's e-commerce logistics activities. Fletcher brings more than 23 years of transportation, logistics and supply chain management experience to Delphi. Most recently she designed and implemented strategic network, transportation and third party logistics solutions for Arthur Anderson LLP's Central Region Supply Chain consulting practice in Detroit. She also completed a distinguished career as a logistics officer in the U.S. Marine Corps -- a service renowned for logistics excellence -- holding several senior-level positions in Transportation and distribution management, including director of Transportation Finance and director of Logistics. Fletcher also served as principal advisor to the Defense Department's U.S. Transportation Command on in-transit and total asset visibility issues during the post-Gulf War era, was lead functional analyst and project manager for the integration of military logistics information systems, and piloted several lean logistics initiatives and programs which were adopted by various federal agencies and other military services. "Debra is a great addition to Delphi," said Mary Schafer, director of Global Production Control & Logistics. "Her vast experience will help us to further develop our lean and agile logistics network." A native of Marine City, Mich., Fletcher earned a master's degree in Computer Information Systems from Boston University and a bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of North Carolina. She also attended the Naval School of Physical Distribution Management in Oakland, Calif. Delphi Automotive Systems, headquartered in Troy, Mich., USA, is a world leader in transportation and mobile electronics components and systems technology. Delphi's three business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communication -- provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has approximately 213,500 employees, and operates 175 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 41 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 27 technical centers in 38 countries. Regional headquarters are located in Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Delphi can be found on the Internet at http://www.delphiauto.com .