Kaushal “Kal” Aras is a dynamic supply chain technology leader, digital transformation strategist, and influential thought leader dedicated to helping modern 3PL organizations scale operations, secure enterprise revenue, and achieve breakthrough customer outcomes. As a trusted partner to Fortune 100 brands, Kal has spent decades bridging the gap between complex software architecture and high-velocity physical logistics operations.
Kal holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Andrews University, Executive Certificate from University of Notre Dame and is a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), an honor recognizing his elite capabilities in high-stakes communication, negotiation, and executive influence. Recognized by global partners for his strategic foresight, Kal has led teams to earn prestigious accolades, including Boeing’s Supplier of the Year Award for Aerospace Support. He remains a committed investor in the future of AI-augmented logistics and next-generation supply chain solutions.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
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“Kaushal and I worked together on several key projects at PETCO, where he helped to support Supply Chain and Logistics. The greatest example of his expertise was in our TMS selection and implementation project. His leadership and systemic expertise and ability to cross-functionally work and gain support and buy in were critical to that project being ahead of schedule. This helped us achieve more than our expected financial results in optimization and service improvements. I found Kaushal to be a professional, informed and very supportive partner in our workings and I would recommend him for any role in any organization.” October 30, 2012 Jeff Brady, Director, Store Delivery Logistics, PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
“I worked with Kaushal at Petco on the implementation of Manhattan and associates slotting software. He was the technical manager whom I had the pleasure to work with on documenting the operational and the technical requirements for the application. I found him to be thorough and his team delivery was timely and according to the specifications. He was supportive and provided the resources as needed to complete the project per the timeline.” February 18, 2012 Issa Saadidin, Sr. Project manager, Keogh Consulting
“Kaushal is a detail oriented IS professional who has a personality which allows him to work well with all levels of associate. I worked with Kaushal on two major IS upgrades. Kaushal was the manager of the projects onsite and both projects were completed on time and with no disruption to service. I can recommend Kaushal as a positive asset to any organization.”
September 25, 2008 Tom Bayless, Director of Distribution, PETCO Animal Supplies
“Kaushal is another one of the great IS people who work at Petco with whom I was lucky to work along side. Kaushal quickly and seamlessly integrated himself into an established project team and became a trusted and productive team member. I am always amazed by how patient he is and his ability to explain complex IS issues and processes to everyone from the Distribution Center Manager to the forklift driver on the floor. I confidently recommend Kaushal because of his personality, integrity, and IS abilities and look forward to working with him again in the future.”
September 22, 2008 Brad Sampson, Manager, XCD Performance Consulting
“Kaushal has participated and lead large, complex projects for our organization with extremely difficult timelines. He has been successful leading project teams in both a corporate and manufacturing settings. Additionally, Kaushal is a good speaker and is successful communicating at all levels of the organization.” May 14, 2008 Genaro Bugarin, Senior Manager, Operations Planning, PETCO Animal Supplies
“Kaushal and I worked together on a Warehouse Management System Upgrade. He is very detail oriented and concise. His dedication to the project and teamwork helped it complete on-time and within budget.” March 24, 2008 Dale Pottebaum, Consultant, EXE Technologies (SSA Global)
“Kaushal Aras is very strong, self-motivation driven Project Manager that takes charge of the task and deliver successful results above expectation and often before deadline. His unique approach to Project Management has proven numerous times in real-world mission-critical large-scale projects to improve business modeling & planning, increase profits, cut down costs, right way to manage people” May 18, 2006 Steve Kravchenko, Sr. Programmer / Analyst, Lubrizol
“Kaushal was always willing to help and never got upset with the many changes that occured. He was very professional and put in the long hours to get the systems running well and keeping the DCs on schedule. His willingness to go the extra mile was outstanding.” May 7, 2008
Bill Wilson, DC Asset Protection Manager, PETCO
