Reverse Logistics Association

Gary Gear, Vice President Operations, Toshiba America Information Systems

Panelist - Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo

Gary GearToshiba logo

Panel - "Reverse Logistics Issues in the Data Storage Industry" - Las Vegas 2009

As Vice President of Operations for the Storage Device Division of Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS), Gary develops and executes Toshiba’s procurement, IT, warranty services and logistics strategies in North America relating to the mobile storage and consumer solutions markets for 2.5” and 1.8” hard disk drives.

Prior to joining Toshiba, Gary worked for ICL-Fujitsu’s North American Manufacturing & Logistics operations in Irvine, California. During his nine years with Fujitsu, Gary held various positions including Director of Materials for the U.S. manufacturing operations.

Gary has earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University (The Boilermakers) and a master’s degree from Pepperdine University. In addition, Gary is a Six Sigma certified project leader and has completed the SCM certification program at UCLA’s Anderson Graduate School of Management.

Past RLTS Participation:

Panel - "How to Measure your 3PSP Performance" - Las Vegas 2004

Panel - "Global Warranty Support" - Las Vegas 2005

Panel - "Reverse Logistics Issues in the Storage Industry" - Las Vegas 2006