Barry Dearborn

Barry’s formal education was in the accounting field but an unexpected promotion from the stockroom to an expediting position in the Purchasing Department of Motorola Canada Ltd. in 1980 paved the way to a 28 year career path. The bulk of that time has been in Hi-Tech manufacturing and the Computer Reselling industry.  Brief stops in Hi-Tech metal enclosure manufacturing and the PC power supply manufacturing sectors led to his current position at Compugen Inc., the largest national Value Added Reseller in Canada.

After several years of progressive responsibilities in Materials Management, Barry took on the new position of Supplier Contracts Manager/Supplier Relationship Manager, a reflection of the changing environment demanded by IT Partners and the strategic move towards long term, mutually beneficial, relationships that are imperative for success in that industry.

Earning his C.P.P. in 1993 was really just the next stage in the journey of continuous improvement that all Supply Chain professionals must undertake in order to bring the maximum value to their Organizations and Customers.

Barry finds that the OIPMAC’s ability to stay current with trends and occurrences in the Supply Chain field by continually upgrading and modifying the C.P.P. program, make it an invaluable asset for individuals and businesses alike.