PAUL BERNARD is the Manager of Systems Development in Rapistan's Distribution and Warehousing Operations organization. He is the author of numerous articles on inventory and project management, including a Romey Everdell Award winner. Bernard is serving on his fourth CPIM certification board of the APICS committee. Prior to joining Rapistan, Bernard worked with Westinghouse and Litton, spearheading an integrated inventory management approach in both companies.