Daniel Gardner

Who Is Daniel L. Gardner?

Daniel L. Gardner is the founder and president of Trade Facilitators, Inc. (TFI), a Los Angeles-based consultancy specializing in supply chain management and training. With over 23 years of experience in senior leadership roles at top logistics firms, including Ocean World Lines, Exel Global Logistics, and DHL Global Forwarding, Gardner has established himself as a leading expert in global logistics and supply chain optimization. His impressive career includes serving as CEO of Ocean World Lines and as President of Latin America for Exel, where he led large-scale international logistics operations.

In addition to his corporate experience, Gardner has taught Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management as an adjunct professor at institutions such as the University of Miami and Florida International University. Recognized as a top educator, he was named Professor of the Year in 2002 by FIU’s Masters of International Business Program. Gardner has authored articles for prestigious publications like *The Journal of Commerce* and *Inbound Logistics*, and his book, *Supply Chain Vector*, was included in *Inbound Logistics* magazine’s “Must Read List” for supply chain professionals in 2008.

What is his Background?

Daniel Gardner’s career in logistics spans over two decades in high-level positions in the third-party logistics industry, where he has overseen operations across the Americas. Gardner’s teaching career also extends to leading institutions such as Georgia Tech and California State University Long Beach, where he was voted Top Instructor in 2014 at the Center for International Trade & Transportation. An MBA graduate of the University of Miami, Gardner holds certifications in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS, a Six Sigma Black Belt, and is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker since 1989.

As a published author and journalist, Gardner’s insights have been featured in leading industry journals. His book *Supply Chain Vector* explores effective strategies to align global business models with financial performance and has been widely acclaimed in the field. Gardner’s career has taken him to over forty countries, and he has lived in Colombia and Mexico, enriching his global perspective and expertise.