Purdue Thunderbird Thundue Consulting

Two Decades of Logistics, Risk, and Project Leadership

Thundue Consulting is led by Gene Miller, a PMP-certified project management professional with 20+ years leading warehouse, delivery, procurement, and program management operations for organizations including Amazon Logistics, Target, and U.S. government contract logistics programs.

Real Operations Experience, Not Theory

Gene Miller founded Thundue Consulting after more than 20 years leading logistics, supply chain, and project management operations — including senior roles at Amazon Logistics (Operations Manager, Sr. Procurement Program Manager, and Delivery Station launch leadership), Operations Manager at Target, and Project Management Operations leadership at Raymond West. His background also includes U.S. Army service and international defense-logistics contract management. He holds a PMP certification and is a Six Sigma Green Belt. Thundue Consulting brings that same hands-on discipline to organizations that need their logistics, risk, and project challenges solved by someone who has actually run the operation.

Capabilities

Four areas where Thundue Consulting delivers hands-on operational impact.

Project Management

Full-lifecycle project leadership using PMI-aligned methodology, Microsoft Project and Procore scheduling, and Six Sigma process discipline to keep complex initiatives on track.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Warehouse operations, last-mile delivery, procurement, and trucking/dispatch strategy informed by hands-on leadership at Amazon and Target-scale operations.

Operations Consulting & Risk Mitigation

Corporate risk assessment, process redesign, and leadership development to help organizations reduce exposure and build more resilient operations.

Government Support Services

Program management and quality assurance/quality control support for U.S. government and defense-logistics contract operations.

Where This Experience Comes From

Six real career pillars behind Thundue Consulting’s approach to logistics, project, and risk work.

Amazon Last Mile Logistics

Led last-mile delivery station operations across Southern California, driving on-time performance, safety, and rapid volume ramp-up in high-volume delivery networks.

Amazon Procurement

Managed vendor selection and multi-million dollar procurement budgets supporting network expansion, launch readiness, and supply chain risk mitigation across a national delivery network.

Target Distribution & Warehousing

Led a 50-person warehouse department for Target Corp, improving productivity year over year and cutting warehouse damage losses by double digits.

Raymond West Project Management

Led project management operations teams delivering warehouse storage systems, conveyor, and automation installation projects from planning through customer acceptance.

U.S. Government & Defense Logistics

Built and ran quality-control programs and business development for U.S. government defense-logistics contracts in the Middle East, including a QC program for a $70M/year contract and $53M in new logistics business won in a single year.

Trucking & Transportation Operations

Scheduling, dispatch strategy, and carrier/fleet coordination experience spanning multi-state trucking operations, HAZMAT-qualified driver programs, and DOT compliance.

Education & Credentials

The academic and professional foundations behind Thundue Consulting’s approach.

Purdue University

Dual degrees: BS in General Management and BA in Spanish, West Lafayette, IN.

Thunderbird School of Global Management

MBA in International Management with Honors, Glendale, AZ. Key coursework: project management, business intelligence, risk management.

PMI — Project Management Institute

Active PMI affiliation supporting ongoing professional development in project management best practices and standards.

PMP & Six Sigma Certified

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2006 and Six Sigma Green Belt since 2008 — practical credentials applied to real operations, not just theory.

How We Can Help

Concrete engagements for operations leaders who need results, not a slide deck. Prefer a quick overview on your phone? View the QR one-pager.

Warehouse & Network Design Review

On-site or remote assessment of warehouse layout, delivery station design, and network capacity ahead of a launch, expansion, or peak-season ramp.

Freight & Carrier Cost Audit

Review of carrier contracts, dispatch scheduling, and route/lane efficiency to find real, defensible cost savings.

Government Contract Compliance Setup

Building or auditing QC/QA programs, policy and procedure manuals, and compliance documentation for U.S. government and defense-logistics contract work.

Vendor & Procurement Risk Assessment

Evaluating vendor selection, procurement spend, and supply-chain risk exposure to protect budget and reduce launch or expansion risk.