UnitySCM | Founder & CEO
[LinkedIn Profile](http://www.linkedin.com/in/taichman)
Executive Summary
Amir Taichman is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of UnitySCM, an enterprise software company focused on data-driven supply chain solutions. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose), Taichman brings over two decades of experience in delivering advanced enterprise software, particularly in Big Data, supply chain management, and analytics for the global manufacturing and logistics sectors. UnitySCM, under his leadership, has established itself as an innovative player in streamlining and digitizing complex supply chain operations for manufacturers and enterprises.
Professional Experience and Background
UnitySCM
- Role: Founder & CEO (2020–present)
- Industry: Enterprise Software, Information Technology & Services, Logistics & Supply Chain
- Headquarters: San Jose, United States
- Company Size: 11–50 employees
- Key Products:
- Unity Shipments
- Unity Orders
- Unity D&D
- Unity AI
- Solutions Focus:
- Product Availability
- Inventory Optimization
- Eliminating Detention & Demurrage
- Minimizing Inventory Risk
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Led UnitySCM through a successful Series A funding round in May 2023, facilitating accelerated growth and expansion into broader segments of the global supply chain market.
- Spearheaded the development of a data-centric supply chain platform that empowers operators with real-time insights, automation, and enhanced supplier/partner collaboration, helping clients optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Guest and host on multiple UnitySCM podcasts, discussing trends and best practices in supply chain data integration, demurrage reduction, and supply chain analytics with industry veterans.
Thought Leadership:
Taichman authors and contributes to widely-read industry content, discussing actionable steps for efficiency improvements, the importance of data-driven supply chain strategies, and methods to reduce demurrage/detention fees.
- Sample articles:
- “How To Prevent Demurrage And Detention Charges In Your Supply Chain”
- “Why It’s Crucial To Make Your Supply Chain Data-Driven”
- “Improving Operational Efficiency With Contract Manufacturing”
- “How Companies Can Improve Operations With Multiple Operating Units”
Key Professional Highlights:
- 20+ years in Enterprise Software: Focused on big data, infosec, web search, and location services for large, complex organizations.
- Fortune 500 Digital Transformation: Assisted leading organizations, including Starbucks and Unilever, in executing digital supply chain strategies and data modernization.
- Venture Building:
- Mentor at UpWest Labs (2015–present)
- Former executive positions:
- Vice President/Product Management at Elementum (2017–2021)
- CPO & Co-Founder at Clear Lending (2016–2017)
- Product Lead at Life360 (2014–2016)
- Product Lead for Search & Personalization at Everything.me (2012–2014)
- Co-Founder & CPO at OffScale (2010–2012)
- Military Background: Engineering and leadership roles in Israeli Defense Forces Military Intelligence (2002–2003).
Industry Involvement, Network, and Recognition
- Member, Forbes Technology Council (2021–Present):
Authored expert panel contributions on data warehousing and tech team productivity.
- Speaker/Panelist: Regularly appears on podcasts, industry webinars, and UnitySCM content, emphasizing the transformation of traditional supply chain paradigms through data literacy and no-code tool adoption.
- Mentoring/Advisory:
- Ongoing mentor to early-stage tech founders at UpWest Labs.
- Company Visibility and Growth:
- Series A Funding (May 2023): Public announcement highlighted by major industry blogs as a significant milestone.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Management
- Business Strategy
- Big Data and Analytics
- Enterprise Software Development
- Digital Transformation
- Operational Efficiency and Automation
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Leadership and Team Building
- Mentoring & Startup Development
Educational Background
- High School: Ha'Yovel (1997–2000), Computer Science
- Undergraduate: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2000–2004)
- Degree: B.Sc., Physics and Mathematics
Recent Milestones & Initiatives
- Series A funding (May 2023) enabled expansion into new global supply chain verticals and accelerated R&D.
- Launched new features and products including Unity AI and customs brokerage services (announced January 2025).
- Ongoing focus: Delivering actionable, real-time supply chain insights via a unified, automation-enabled data platform, reducing friction, manual errors, and fragmentation across manufacturing and logistics enterprises.
Location & Contact
- Primary Location: San Jose/San Francisco, CA
- LinkedIn: [Amir Taichman](http://www.linkedin.com/in/taichman)
Actionable Insights
Amir Taichman is exceptionally well-placed to engage in forward-thinking conversations on digital supply chain transformation, data-centric decision-making, and the deployment of enterprise SaaS solutions within manufacturing and logistics environments. Given his experience with high-growth software startups, F500 consulting projects, and proven track record of product innovation, he is a valuable executive contact for companies seeking to modernize operations or partner within the supply chain technology ecosystem.
