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Joe is the President and CEO of VICS ( Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions ) Association. VICS was established in 1986 to provide a forum for retailers, suppliers, information systems solution providers, consultants and third party providers, to develop supply chain processes and technology that improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. More than 200 members have annual sales that exceed $2 Trillion. He has been an adjunct professor at Penn State 's Smeal College of BA, for 9 years.Prior to joining VICS, Joe held several positions with Nabisco Inc., to include VP of supply and customer marketing. He had been active with Grocery Manufacturers Association, serving as the chair for the logistics committee and was a member of the Efficient Consumer Response Operating committee. He also served as a Senior VP of OMI, a retail software provider. Considered to be one of the key leaders of Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment ( CPFR ), he recently created and launched the VICS CPFR Certification Program.He is considered to be among the retail industry thought leaders and his work has been recognized by:the Distinguished Service Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP )Joe Andraski, president and CEO of VICS appointed to GS1 Canada's Standards & Services Governance BoardGetting merchandize to store quicker, and reducing inventory costs is on every retailers to-do list. ERS caught up with VICS' President & CEO, Joe Andraski, to find out more about their work. - Extended Retail Solutions US EditionThe DC Velocity Q&A - Ahead of the Curve: Interview with Joe Andraski - In his first career, he helped develop groundbreaking supply chain practices for the grocery business. Now, Joe Andraski is doing the same for industries the world over. Read the full interviewSpeed To Market Is Key To Survival - The Last Word, An interview with Joe Andraski, By Katherine Doherty, Food Logistics"Joe was a tag team member with the USDL. Another classic with a wealth of information and can put it out at various learning levels. Keep this team coming back if you can." "Mr. Andraski has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and it was a treat to have him present to our class. He provided a detailed lecture on CPFR that he adeptly tied into opportunities in the military services. A great lecture and a great presenter. Thank you."