Michael Kukiela is senior vice president of Supply Chain and Distribution Management at Schneider. In this position, Kukiela is responsible for leading the development of outsourced logistics solutions that deliver measurable value <!–more–>to the most complex supply chains through deployable technology, processes and procedures. His team leverages nearly 70,000 third-party carriers along with various technology vendors and partner warehouse, cross-dock, and transload providers in support of customers’ evolving logistical needs. Michael and his team led the launch of Schneider’s supply chain platform, and the development and deployment of our managed transportation, bulk-tariff, and logistics integrator services. In the last five years, Kukiela’s supply chain and distribution management team has been a source of internal and external innovation and measurable savings. Prior to joining Schneider, Kukiela held various positions in the United States Army culminating as a Company Commander. His military experience included numerous positions within the logistics and transportation profession and a deployment to Uzbekistan and Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Kukiela has a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University, a diploma in logistics from the United States Army, and is very active in his children’s school and athletic events.