Modernising the company Edison built: Applying innovation and digitisation at GE Appliances

Author's Biography

Bill Good began his career in manufacturing on an assembly line while working his way through college. His experience sparked his passion and interest in manufacturing as a career, and he set a goal to one day lead manufacturing for a large US company. Over the course of Bill’s 33-year career, he has honed his knowledge of supply chain management through his various roles of increasing responsibility at Tri-Glass, Charbroil, Whirlpool and now in his dream job as the vice president of manufacturing at GE Appliances, a Haier company. Bill holds a BS in operations management from Auburn University and an MBA and a MS in human resources from Troy State University. Bill is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, with expertise in Theory of Constraints, HOSHIN Planning and the Toyota Production System. He places a high value on employee engagement, building relationships and leading transformational change. Currently, Bill and his team are focusing on expanding plant capacity, increasing automation in the supply chain, and implementing new digital tools to create a Zero Distance approach with consumers.