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Matthew Littlefield 3rdAccount HolderOpen Profile Matthew Littlefield President and Principal Analyst at LNS Research Greater Boston AreaMarket Research Previous Aberdeen Group, Unilever, HP Hood Education University of Massachusetts, Amherst 500+ connectionsConnectSend Matthew InMailMore options Contact Info www.linkedin.com/in/matthewlittlefield Background Summary A few thoughts about myself... I believe over the next decade some of the world's most important innovations will come at the intersection of industry and technology. I am passionate about building great teams, conducting great research, and growing lasting businesses. I get the most enjoyment out of seeing others succeed; whether it is helping clients solve tough problems or new team members achieve personal goals. Specialties:Entrepreneurship, Benchmark Research, Strategy and Consulting, Competitive Positioning, Advanced Modeling, Software Selection, ROI Analysis, Continuous Improvement, and Leadership Experience LNS ResearchPresident and Principal Analyst LNS Research September 2011 – Present (2 years 9 months)Greater Boston Area As President and Principal Analyst, I look after our research methodology, research agenda, and client relationships. My personal research interests include: Enterprise Quality Management Software, Sustainability, Manufacturing Operations Management, and Asset Performance Management. (Open)2 projects Sr. Research Analyst, Manufacturing Aberdeen Group 2006 – September 2011 (5 years)Greater Boston Area At the Aberdeen Group I received my first experience in the business of technology research; learning how to manage a research practice that delivers lasting value to both business executives and technology professionals. Over the course of my five years at the Aberdeen Group I had many different responsibility but most enjoyed my last 3 years when I had the chance to lead the Aberdeen Group's manufacturing research practice. (Open)4 recommendations, including: Tom Comstock Tom Comstock Building brands, revenues and valuations Apriso regularly engages with the analyst community to best understand customer needs and market directions, helping to...View Jessica Switzer Jessica Switzer Partner, Blue Practice, Inc. & Trustee at Switzer Foundation Matthew spearheaded an industry research report on the topic of energy efficiency, and provided deep insight and expertise...View 2 more recommendations UnileverManufacturing Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Team Lead Unilever 2003 – 2006 (3 years)Greater Boston Area Managed shift of 40+ manufacturing personnel, including: operators, maintenance, quality, and warehousing. Led cross function continuous improvement team focused on maximizing productivity, reducing down time, and improving product quality. HP HoodManufacturing Associate HP Hood 2000 – 2003 (3 years) Mainly focused on warehouse and shipping activities with some shop floor responsibilities, including: fork truck operator, palatalizing finished product, inventory tracking, etc. Publications Enterprise Quality Management Software Solution Selection Guide(Link) LNS Research October 18, 2012 LNS Research’s Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS) Solution Selection Guide is the premier resource for any executive interested in implementing an EQMS solution. Comprised of 18 top vendors, the guide aims to both educate executives on the EQMS market and facilitate the selection process. The EQMS Solution Selection Guide provides extensive overviews and analyses of each vendor,...more 2 authors Matthew Littlefield Matthew Littlefield President and Principal Analyst at LNS Research Mike Roberts Mike Roberts Marketing Analyst at LNS Research Courses University of Massachusetts, Amherst Advanced Production Planning Supply Chain Management Linear Programming Game Theory Stochastic Processes Projects Enterprise Quality Management Software Best Practices Guide(Link) January 2012 – June 2012 The Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS) Best Practices Guide establishes a framework for companies to architect systems and processes to achieve market leading performance. Topics covered in the guide include: how to build a model of operational excellence that incorporates quality management, how to choose the right metrics for ensuring quality across the value chain, and how to build a...more 2 team members Matthew Littlefield Matthew Littlefield President and Principal Analyst at LNS Research Mike Roberts Mike Roberts Marketing Analyst at LNS Research Environmental Leader Technology Review(Link) January 2013 – March 2013 With today’s crowded playing field, energy and sustainability professionals have a notoriously difficult time knowing what products to choose to help their companies increase energy, environmental and sustainability performance. The Environmental Leader Technology Reviews program gives companies a solid base of products, vetted by experts, from which to choose. (Open)11 team members, including: Matthew Littlefield Matthew Littlefield President and Principal Analyst at LNS Research Justin Grau Justin Grau Senior Engineer and Chairman, ConAgra Veteran Network (CVN) at ConAgra Foods No photo Mark Buckley No photo David Dornfeld 2014 Environmental Leader Product and Project Awards Judge(Link) January 2014 – March 2014 The 2014 Environmental Leader Product & Project Awards Report recognize and honor companies making the biggest difference in the field of energy, environmental and sustainability management, showcasing them to help other companies make smart decisions about what products to purchase or what sorts of initiatives to implement. (Open)10 team members, including: Matthew Littlefield Matthew Littlefield President and Principal Analyst at LNS Research Bob Pojasek Bob Pojasek Sustainability Sensei | Risk Management Architect | Value Chain Connector | rpojasek@RLExpert.com Justin Grau Justin Grau Senior Engineer and Chairman, ConAgra Veteran Network (CVN) at ConAgra Foods No photo David Dornfeld Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 47Manufacturing 39Strategy 33Continuous Improvement 25Leadership 20Market Research 19Strategic Planning 18Competitive Analysis 17Management 13Cross-functional Team... 13Quality Management Matthew also knows about... 12Enterprise Software 11CRM 8Process Improvement 7Product Marketing 7SAP 7Consulting 6Project Management 6Product Management 5Product Development 5Business Strategy 5Strategic Partnerships 4Positioning 4Lean Manufacturing 4Analysis 4Market Analysis See 24+ Education University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Amherst BA, MS, Economics, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (Open)5 courses Recommendations Received (4)Given (1) Sr. Research Analyst, Manufacturing Aberdeen Group Tom Comstock Tom Comstock Building brands, revenues and valuations Apriso regularly engages with the analyst community to best understand customer needs and market directions, helping to ensure our organization is aligned to best serve our clients. Our interactions with AberdeenGroup have been an integral component of this process. In particular, the research and insights Matthew Littlefield and Mehul Shah have provided over the past...more May 17, 2011, Tom was with another company when working with Matthew at Aberdeen Group Jessica Switzer Jessica Switzer Partner, Blue Practice, Inc. & Trustee at Switzer Foundation Matthew spearheaded an industry research report on the topic of energy efficiency, and provided deep insight and expertise that has really helped contribute to the company's credibility. He was also a rockstar on the following webinar, which resulted in lots of attendance and leads for the client. I'd work with him any chance i get. September 29, 2010, Jessica was Matthew's client Jeff Reinke Jeff Reinke Editorial Director at Advantage Business Media Matt is the consummate professional and has provided a level of expertise that has enabled us to add greater value in how we service our customers. April 16, 2010, Jeff was Matthew's client Vivek Bapat Vivek Bapat Global Vice President, Portfolio & Strategic Marketing I've worked with Matthew on behalf of SAP on several occasions, and have always found him to be extremely knowledgeable in the details of the manufacturing operations space. He has the rare ability to convert that knowledge into meaningful information that everyone can understand, from the business manager who wants to make investment decisions on guiding product ...more April 16, 2010, Vivek was Matthew's client Groups ASQ - The American Society for Quality ASQ - The American Society for Quality Join Automotive Industry Professionals Worldwide Automotive Industry Professionals Worldwide Join Aviation & Aerospace Professionals Aviation & Aerospace Professionals Join Carbon & Energy Management Carbon & Energy Management Join Cisco Connected Manufacturing Cisco Connected Manufacturing Join Corporate Energy Management Corporate Energy Management Join Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting Join EHSQ Elite (No. 1 IN SAFETY) Environmental Health Safety Sustainability Security Quality Elite EHSQ Elite (No. 1 IN SAFETY) Environmental Health Safety Sustainability Security Quality Elite Join EMSinsider #1 Global Electronics Manufacturers Network EMSinsider #1 Global Electronics Manufacturers Network Join ENERGY Management & Leadership ENERGY Management & Leadership Join Energy Demand Side Management Energy Demand Side Management Join Energy Hedging & Risk Management Energy Hedging & Risk Management Join Energy Management Professionals Energy Management Professionals Join Energy Management in Process Industries Energy Management in Process Industries Join Energy Monitoring and Management Systems Energy Monitoring and Management Systems Join Environmental Leader - Environmental & Sustainability Management Environmental Leader - Environmental & Sustainability Management Join Food Manufacturing Industry Professionals Food Manufacturing Industry Professionals Join Green Green Member GreenBiz.com -- Sustainable and Green Business Professionals GreenBiz.com -- Sustainable and Green Business Professionals Join Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Join Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Jobs Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Jobs Join ISO 50001 - Energy Management Standard ISO 50001 - Energy Management Standard Join ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Certification ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Certification Join India Electronics Industry India Electronics Industry Join Industrial Internet: Minds + Machines Industrial Internet: Minds + Machines Join IndustryWeek Manufacturing Network IndustryWeek Manufacturing Network Join Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma Join Life Sciences Professional Network Life Sciences Professional Network Join MES - Manufacturing Execution Systems MES - Manufacturing Execution Systems Join MESA International MESA International Join Managing Operational Risk Managing Operational Risk Join Manufacturing Execution System Professionals Manufacturing Execution System Professionals Join Manufacturing Leadership Community Manufacturing Leadership Community Join Manufacturing Operational Excellence Manufacturing Operational Excellence Join Oil and Gas Professionals Oil and Gas Professionals Join Operational Excellence Professional Network Operational Excellence Professional Network Join Operational Risk & Regulation Operational Risk & Regulation Join Operational Risk Management Operational Risk Management Join Plant Engineering Professionals Plant Engineering Professionals Join Quality & Regulatory Network Quality & Regulatory Network Join Quality Magazine Quality Magazine Join Safety Health and Environment Safety Health and Environment Join Safety, Environment & Health Professionals Safety, Environment & Health Professionals Join Schneider Electric - Intelligent Energy Schneider Electric - Intelligent Energy Join Strategic and Operational Risk Management Strategic and Operational Risk Management Join Sustainability Sustainability Member Sustainability Professionals Sustainability Professionals Join Sustainability Working Group Sustainability Working Group Join The Institute of Operational Risk (IOR) The Institute of Operational Risk (IOR) Join See less Following LNS Research Market Research Follow Schools University of Massachusetts, Amherst Springfield, Massachusetts Area