ABOUT CFME
Our business began as "Viale and Associates" in 1979, and was incorporated as CFME, (The Center For Manufacturing Education) in 1981.

Dave Viale is an educator, consultant, and writer. He is the founder and president of CFME, an International Education, Training and Consulting Company.

He brings a diverse work experience to CFME, including a combined more than 20 years work experience at Arthur Andersen, Fairchild SemiConductor, and Hewlett Packard, as well as several Leadership Positions. He was a practicing CPA, and also taught for several universities and colleges. Capitalizing on this varied background, Dave brings a cross-functional perspective to his consulting, classes, speeches, seminars, and key executive presentations, which he delivers across the US, Canada, Europe, and the Far East. During the last ten years, Dave has specialized in Supply Chain Management and Contract Manufacturing.

This global experience, when combined with his educational training, brings a unique blend of theory, practicability, and financial impact to his presentations, consulting engagements and his books. Dave is the author of the BEST-SELLING APICS Books, Basics of Manufacturing and Basics of Inventory Management, as well as the other books listed on this web site.

His most recent addition, The Law of 64/4 (An 80/20 of An 80/20)&trade business process is included in three books: All About Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management; Finance for All Functions; and Leader Development and Individual Approach.