Who We Are
At Smart Edge Innovations, we specialize in transforming supply chain operations for small and mid-size companies. Our approach combines proven lean methodologies, cutting-edge automation and technology, and strategic workforce retention tactics to tackle labor shortages and enhance operational efficiency.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple—to bridge the gap between operational efficiency and workforce sustainability. By leveraging continuous improvement strategies, AI-driven insights, and smart process innovations, we help businesses thrive in an era of increasing labor challenges.
What We Do
Lean Process Improvements → Eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
Smart Innovations → Implement automation and AI-driven tools to optimize workflows.
Employee Retention Strategies → Develop workplace cultures that keep employees engaged and reduce turnover.
AI-Driven Workforce Optimization → Use data-driven insights to align staffing needs with operational demand.
Why Choose Us?
✔ Specialized Focus: We cater specifically to small to mid-size supply chain businesses facing workforce challenges.
✔ Proven Expertise: Backed by years of experience in supply chain optimization and continuous improvement.
✔ Tech & People-Oriented Approach: We don’t just push technology—we align smart innovations with human-centric strategies for long-term success.
✔ Actionable, Measurable Results: Our approach isn’t theoretical. We provide tangible, data-driven improvements that create real impact.
Meet the Founder
Colleen Stewart, Owner
"Communicating openly with key stakeholders and engaging cross functional teams to ensures successful execution of projects."
Colleen Stewart is the Founder and Principal at Smart Edge Innovations.
Prior to founding Smart Edge Innovations, for more than 20 years she worked as a Continuous Improvement consultant in over 50 different small, mid-size and large warehouse and manufacturing companies across North America (United States, Mexico and Canada) and Europe (the Netherlands, Germany, UK, Spain and Belgium) on projects with capital ranging between €100,000 and multi million euro.​. These companies specialized in the food, beverage, transportation, automotive, kitchenware, pharmaceutical, medical, retail, and tooling industries including 3PL and 4PL warehouses.
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Colleen's Project Portfolio:
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food and beverage - time studies and building engineering standards using ProTrack, report creation and database development tying into legacy WMS (homegrown as well as packages like Manhatten and JDA) as well as ERP systems (like SAP)
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Automotive supply parts - reslotting using Slot3D and Microsoft Access
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small and bulky product companies - process improvement from customer order to customer delivery using Value Stream Mapping to eliminate steps and Visio to create the process flow
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medical warehouses (which had processes to sanitize materials) - warehouse relocation/network optimization and warehouse redesign ​​
Let’s Improve Your Operations
Ready to optimize your supply chain workforce and improve efficiency? Let’s connect and discuss how our continuous improvement strategies can work for your business.