About Us
Comprised of industry and military leaders in supply chain logistics, our team brings expertise to worldwide organizations in solving their enterprise level challenges for planning, designing and operating resilient supply chains in a world that is volatile, unpredictable, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA). We work with you on pilot projects and operational deployments. Our headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois USA.
Michael Hugos
Co-Founder and CEO
Michael Hugos has designed and delivered supply chain applications for clients such as Microsoft Xbox, Starbucks Coffee, US Air Force, and the World Food Program. His SCM Globe supply chain modeling and simulation app is used for logistics training and operations planning worldwide. In 2024-2025 SCM Globe was awarded a small business innovation research (SBIR) grant to work with US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to develop a new, AI-assisted, multi-user mass collaboration platform for logistics training, wargaming, and mission planning, X4SIM. Mr. Hugos was principal investigator and lead designer for this platform. He also directed development of the commercial version, Enterprise. He is the author of several business and technology books including Essentials of Supply Chain Management, now in its 5th edtion, and translated into eight different languages.
Bob Caruso
Enterprise Sales Lead
Bob Caruso is a strategic, creative, and wildly passionate business transformation executive with a proven track record of success in driving global, cultural and digital transformations.
He is efective at securing the consensus and commitment needed to make transformations a reality.
He is a practical leader in strategic transformation, large project management, and customer experience development.
Julie Anixter
Academic Partnerships
Julie Anixter is the co-founder of New Scenario and a partner in Orchid Black. She helps educators and enterprise leaders see and shape what’s next. A strategist, designer, and transformation leader, her work centers on building powerful partnerships, using simulations and human-centered design for learning, confidence, and agency, especially in times of rapid change. She previously led Learning and Development at two NYSE-listed companies, holds an MFA from the University of San Francisco, and completed graduate studies in the Learning Sciences at Northwestern University under Roger Schank.
Josh Labovitz
Government Sales Lead
Joshua Labovitz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in contract management and digital transformation. Currently the Owner of LSI Accelerate since February 2025, Joshua leads consulting services focused on growth in technology. Previously, Joshua served as Vice President of Digital Customer Experience & Transformation and Portfolio Director at Throughline, Inc., overseeing critical projects for the Air Force and Space Force. Additionally, Joshua has held roles as a Sr. Content Strategist and Contracts Administrator at various organizations, developing creative strategies and managing contracts in accordance with government regulations. Joshua holds a BSBA in International Business and Marketing from the American University – Kogod School of Business.
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Matt Ott
Advisor
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Matt Ott is the founder and CEO of Ott and Associates. He served the US Navy on amphibious assault ships, destroyers, and aircraft carriers and served across all levels of tactical, operational, and strategic warfare. Accomplished in command overseas and in the U.S, his service ranged from Secretary of Defense Staff, Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, and culminated in his third return to NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, leading 2500 team members across three sites, providing global supply chain management functions for 3,900+ aircraft and 300 ships, submarines, and nuclear reactors for the Navy, Marine Corps, and 80 global partners.
Barbara Shurtleff
Advisor
Barbara Shurtleff is a digital technology executive and transformational leader. She leads projects that develop and employ techniques for corporate success and mission-delivery. Her concentration is on exceptional customer and vendor relationships. She is an advisor and mentor to C-level executives: CEO; CIO; CISO, and their diverse teams.
She fosters in team members a drive to contribute, coordinate, and succeed.
She has proven experience in developing technical strategy and successful execution of business objectives across the enterprise including sensitive areas such as cybersecurity, systemic risk & networks, and identity management.
George Topic
Advisor
George Topic served as the Vice Director of the Center for Joint and Strategic Logistics at National Defense University, Ft. McNair, Washington DC. His career as a military logistician and strategist spans over 45 years including service at many different levels within the Department of Defense. From 2006 to 2009, he served on the Joint Staff as the Deputy Director for Strategic Logistics where he was responsible for the strategic management of multinational, interagency, and NATO logistics for the director as well as information management, education and concept development programs.
Major General (Ret.) Lee Levy
Advisor
Lee Levy is a retired US Air Force General Officer, CEO, and global strategic leader with 30+ years of distinguished military service. He has unparalleled global leadership experience in national and international acquisition, sustainment, logistics, global supply chains, advanced manufacturing, strategic planning and military operations.
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