About Waypost

Waypost Advisors is a boutique supply chain advisory and execution firm that helps mid-market companies address supply chain issues by filling gaps, easing headaches, and protecting your time. We leverage our specialized expertise, nimble size and collaborative nature to develop and execute practical supply chain strategies built around your unique needs.

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Realistic solutions built around your needs, not ours.

Fixing supply chain issues without straining your people, time or budget requires a nimble partner with an uncommon level of flexibility.

As a boutique supply chain partner, Waypost specializes in tailoring and executing practical solutions around your size, people, and existing systems. No upselling. No forced hires. We go beyond generic best practices and develop the best practices for you.

Better consultation starts with a conversation.

Too often, consultants lead with their solutions without really understanding the organizational and operational nuances around the issue.

You’ll benefit from Waypost’s boutique approach as we actively listen to your concerns, ask the right questions and discuss avenues you could take so you feel comfortable and confident with every decision and direction.

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The Waypost Team

We’re seasoned industry veterans with an average of 20 years of real-world supply chain experience from Fortune 500 companies. We built Waypost to scale that world-class expertise to suit businesses and budgets like yours.

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Rob Kress

president
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Emily LeVasseur

Managing director
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Albert Cianci

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR
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Kelly Kress

PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEADER
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Lihong Wu

DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING OPERATIONS
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Marie LePage

BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Jamie Simpson

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
our process

Practical. Precise.

Perfect for the middle market.

Our process is structured yet adaptable, designed to reduce risk and accelerate results for manufacturing leaders who need to move fast and build strong.

our core values

We believe in…

getting it done

We get in the trenches and actually do the work.

Generating Value

Our goal is to ensure clients see a return on their investment with us

Sustaining Success

We share our knowledge so clients continue to thrive long after we’re gone.

Creating a Home

We attract and retain top talent by fostering collaboration, offering meaningful work, and treating everyone with respect.

Keeping it Real

We approach our work with humility, authenticity and adaptability.

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Rob Kress

president

Rob founded Waypost Advisors in 2020 to give small and mid-sized businesses access to the same amazing supply chain talent as large companies. He has 25 years experience in improving business operations and leading businesses with world-class companies such as Fender, Dow Chemical, and Cargill. His experience on the front lines of manufacturing businesses coupled with his knowledge of the middle market means Waypost is focused on getting things done for their clients. Rob’s passion outside of work revolves around all things fly fishing and getting his kids involved with the outdoors.

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Emily LeVasseur

Managing director

Having learned many great things in her career in supply chain, Emily left corporate life in 2020 to bring her passion and expertise to small and mid-size manufacturers. With 17 years of experience in transportation & logistics, procurement, supply chain planning, and a MicroMasters of Supply Chain from MIT, she’s delighted to have opportunities to help clients solve their supply chain problems. She’s been known to geek-out all day on supply chain process improvements or cost-savings projects. Emily also enjoys building Lego palaces with her daughter and being active outside, even in the winter.

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Albert Cianci

SENIOR CLIENT ADVISOR

Al is a C-suite, results-oriented executive with over 35 years of experience in the food manufacturing, packaging and distribution business.  Passionate about helping to build and leading high-performing teams to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. Al has successfully guided diverse teams across various business functions, from strategic planning and supply chain management to risk assessment and employee development. Known for his strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to understand complex problems and create actionable solutions. He’s a data-driven decision-maker who fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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Kelly Kress

PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEADER

Adept in project management and PMO leadership, Kelly helps Waypost clients drive their projects to satisfactory completion with a keen eye to the timeline and budget. Kelly is an organization and data analysis geek with twenty years of experience in project management and account management. In her spare time, she loves to bake, read Young Adult literature, and taxi her kids around town. If your project could use a little extra support, Kelly, and Waypost’s team of advisors, will point you in the right direction.

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Lihong Wu

DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING OPERATIONS
Lihong is an accomplished end-to-end supply chain problem solver. With extensive cross-functional expertise in procurement, planning, process improvement, and global leadership, he has a proven ability to identify high-impact opportunities and craft pragmatic solutions that drive meaningful bottom-line results.
 
Beyond his professional achievements, Lihong is an active member of local supply chain professional organizations, where he contributes his insights and fosters community engagement.
When he’s not solving supply chain challenges, Lihong enjoys diving into military history books and exploring the great outdoors. He and his family call Dallas, Texas, home.
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Marie LePage

BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Marie has been working in business operations roles since 2005, enjoying the privilege of being able to weave in and out of any industry including health insurance, art institutes, and venture capital. She has recently joined Waypost Advisors and enjoys learning about the secret world of Supply Chain Management, gaining appreciation for everything she has enjoyed purchasing but had taken for granted. In her personal time, she enjoys photography, being a community builder, hiking, traveling, reading, being a home owner, and watching TV.

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Jamie Simpson

business development manager

Jamie Simpson brings over 15 years of strategic business development and relationship management expertise to help companies navigate their most complex operational challenges. With a proven track record of managing multi-million dollar client portfolios, Jamie specializes in connecting organizations with the right solutions to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. Her natural ability to identify unique opportunities and create strategic alternatives makes her an invaluable partner for companies facing supply chain disruptions, constrained bandwidth, or scaling challenges. Her approach combines deep strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring that clients receive both the direction and follow-through needed to achieve lasting results.