C5MI Insight LLC: A Journey of Innovation and Leadership

As the premier supply chain IT services expert, C5MI Insight LLC has been making waves since its inception in 2017. Known for our comprehensive approach to improving business processes, we have carved a niche by offering end-to-end solutions integrating process excellence advisory with full-scale technological implementation.

Our History

Founded by Don Young and Derek Dyer, we are committed to revolutionizing business operations in the manufacturing and supply chain sectors. Don, a former naval officer with 22 years of service, spent 12 years at Caterpillar Inc. in various roles before co-founding and leading C5MI Insight LLC as CEO. Our president and co-founder, Derek, brought over 22 years of experience from John Deere, Caterpillar, and Accenture to the table before C5MI. Their combined expertise forms the foundation of our core principles, reflected in our name.

Core Principles and Values

C5MI encompasses our five core principles: Command, Control, Compute, Communicate, and Collaborate. In addition to these principles, our staff live our core values daily, which define who we are as a business. These values guide our approach and empower us to drive innovation and achieve extraordinary results at C5MI Insight LLC.

  • Challenge: We believe in challenging the present — the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while constantly learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
  • Have Fun: We are on a journey together. Take care of each other. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
  • All In: You can’t fake passion — show your energy. Own it — it is a shared responsibility. Our team is made up of top-quartile talent. We never accept the second best and remain focused on creating an environment to realize the team’s potential.
  • Never Screw The Customer: We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. Be accurate – no BS. Delighted Customer > Team > Individual. Bends don’t break; partnerships are crucial, and at C5MI Insight LLC, we choose partners, not just clients.
  • Get Stuff Done (GSD): We take the initiative. Winners don’t make excuses. We act with urgency. We are aligned with the process, constantly improving, and audit-ready. We take accountability, relentlessly execute, and swarm challenges while planning for tomorrow. That is how we win!
  • Environmental / Sustainability Stewardship: Evangelists and practitioners of efficiency who lead awareness and adoption of environmental and sustainability best practices by merging people, processes, and technology.
Driving Business Transformation

From the beginning, we set ourselves apart by delivering transformative business results. Our expertise in SAP implementations and digital supply chain solutions quickly earned us a strong reputation at C5MI Insight LLC. Over the years, we’ve managed significant projects, including the most extensive global deployment of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and the unique deployment of SAP Transportation Management within the Department of Defense.

Key Milestones

Year after year, our company has experienced exponential growth marked by significant milestones that have continually shaped and defined our organization. Since our inception, we have achieved pivotal milestones each year: securing significant contracts, expanding our service offerings, partnering with industry leaders, navigating global challenges, and receiving industry recognition. These milestones have collectively forged our path to becoming a leader in our field, driving innovation and excellence at every step as C5MI Insight LLC.

  • 2017: C5MI Insight LLC began operations. In the same year, we completed our first major SAP implementation project, setting the stage for future growth.
  • 2018: Service expansion to include comprehensive digital supply chain solutions, enhancing our ability to serve clients across various industries.
  • 2019: The launch of our first proprietary software solution, further solidifying our position as an innovator in the industry.
  • 2020: We manage the most significant global deployment of SAP EWM and SAP TM within the Department of Defense.
  • 2021: Became a certified SAP Partner, enabling us to offer our clients more comprehensive and integrated solutions.
  • 2022: Partnered with Tricentis to leverage their AI-enhanced quality engineering platform, cutting costs while improving our testing and launching capabilities at C5MI Insight LLC.
  • 2023: Amid record growth, we partnered with Google Cloud to enhance our AI and cloud capabilities, enabling us to execute the largest EWM deployments for the Federal Government and being the exclusive SAP TM provider for the DoD at DLA.
  • Q1-Q3 2024: We formed partnerships with UiPath and ServiceNow, helping us deliver innovative and automated services to our customers as we advance towards Industry 4.0.
Moving Forward

With strong leadership and a clear vision, C5MI Insight LLC will continue to grow and innovate. Our strategic initiatives and partnerships underscore our commitment to challenge the present and shape the future. A recent financial investment positions us to further expand our offerings, leveraging our extensive expertise to deliver long-term value to our clients and reinforce our status as industry leaders at C5MI Insight LLC. The future is bright at C5MI, and we’re excited for what’s next.

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