David Collins III
Co-Founder | Global Operations & Strategy
Co-founder of MTG, with experience in international operations, strategy consulting and government development.
David Collins III co-founded Manufacturing Transformation Group (MTG) and manages its global operations. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of China Manufacturing Consultants (CMC), MTG's predecessor, and has been with the business since 2018.
His background spans strategy consulting, military service and international government development. At MTG, he manages consulting operations, improves project oversight, and evaluates the financial viability of new projects. He also directly supports clients with strategic and economic analysis and advice.
Example MTG Projects & Results:
Provided the Strategic Rationalization and Analysis for a Client to Relocate Operations in Mexico
Showed how, from a financial perspective, factory labor could be reduced by 2/3 and overall efficiency improved.
Developed Economic Analysis Tools to Compare Multiple Locations (by country, state, and city) for Factory Relocation
Multiple clients have used this tool to plan their manufacturing relocation
Created ROI Calculation Methodology Used by Clients for CAPEX Purchases and Optimization Projects
The methodology used showed that most projects can return investment within 24 months
Operational Improvements at MTG:
25% reduction in consultant expenses
David introduced reporting standards and improved their enforcement, reducing consultant expenses by 25%.
30% reduction in consultant downtime
By improving scheduling and project reporting, David reduced consultant downtime by 30%.
A Career in International Operations
David's career includes strategy consulting with Monitor Deloitte in Washington DC, military service with the US Army in Iraq and government development work as a part of the Department of State in Afghanistan.
Helping double power production in Iraq
During the invasion of Iraq in 2003, he served in an Army Civil Affairs unit attached to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. As part of his military service, David helped double power production in South Central Iraq.
Expanding government services in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan's Sar Hawza District in Paktika province, David expanded government presence from one ministry to four, helping make government services more accessible to local communities. He developed the Huquq programme, which connected local informal legal systems with formal Afghan legal institutions.
Since joining CMC in 2018, David has helped develop the business into an international manufacturing consultancy with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. His responsibilities have included establishing project reporting and data collection standards, developing new service offerings and partnerships, and managing international consulting operations. He also support client projects with economic and financial analysis..
Awards and Recognition
David received the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal for his service in Iraq. His unit was also awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.
For his work in Afghanistan, he received the Meritorious Honor Award and Expeditionary Service Award.
10% of performer at the Deloitte CRAFT training.
Education
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
BA, International Political Economy, Russian Language and Literature
The Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Bologna, Italy and Washington, DC
MA, International Relations and Economics