BIO - Reannan McDaniel, Managing Principal
Reannan McDaniel is the founder and Managing Principal of Meridian Strategy Group, a nationally operating consulting firm specializing in supply chain, operations, and manufacturing strategy. With over a decade of cross-industry experience spanning industrial manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and retail, Reannan has built a reputation for turning operational complexity into competitive advantage. Her career has taken her across industries and around the globe, working with international operations, global supply chains, and cross-border manufacturing networks that demanded both strategic clarity and cultural fluency. Her work blends strategic thinking and analytical rigor, a combination shaped by her professional background and Master of Science in Data Science.
Reannan founded Meridian after years of watching the same operational breakdowns repeat themselves inside organizations, not because people weren't working hard, but because they lacked the right strategy, the right data, and the right tools to make confident decisions. She built the firm she always wished existed: one that doesn't just solve today's problems, but builds the next generation of operational leaders through education, smarter technology, and strategies that actually stick. Her vision extends beyond consulting. Through Meridian Academy and the firm's proprietary decision modeling platform, Reannan is working to change how American manufacturers and supply chain leaders think about operations, making world-class expertise accessible to organizations of every size, in every industry.
ABOUT US
Meridian Strategy Group is a nationally operating firm with global reach, founded on a simple belief: that the right strategy, the right knowledge, and the right tools can transform how organizations operate, and how their people lead. We work with supply chain leaders, operations executives, and manufacturers across industrial, consumer packaged goods, and retail industries, helping companies improve efficiency, scalability, and growth through data-driven execution. Drawing on international supply chain experience across global markets, Meridian brings a world-class perspective to every engagement, whether your operations are domestic, cross-border, or global in scale.
From Fortune 500 enterprises to mid-size manufacturers and scaling startups, we meet organizations where they are and build solutions that last. At Meridian, we don't just advise, we educate and equip. Our two-pillar approach combines hands-on consulting and professional education to deliver results that go beyond the engagement. We believe operational excellence shouldn't be reserved for the largest companies with the biggest budgets. Every organization deserves access to world-class strategy and practical knowledge.
SERVICES
Meridian Consulting: We advise organizations on operational strategy across supply chain, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing, helping companies improve efficiency, scalability, and profitability through data-driven execution. Our engagements are practical, tailored, and built for lasting impact, drawing on deep cross-industry and global experience to meet every client's unique operational reality.
Meridian Academy: Operational excellence starts with operational knowledge. Through a curated mix of courses and workshops, Meridian Academy equips supply chain professionals, operations managers, and emerging leaders with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to lead at the highest level, in any industry, anywhere in the world.
MISSION STATEMENT
Meridian Strategy Group delivers operational intelligence and strategic execution to organizations navigating the complexities of supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. We advise industry leaders, equip professionals with actionable knowledge, and provide purpose-built tools that drive measurable performance, helping businesses move faster, operate leaner, and compete stronger.