Tracey Smith

Tracey Smith is regarded as a thought leader and strategic adviser in the field of analytics. She has over 25 years of experience applying mathematics, statistics and data analysis to business problems and has worked with well-recognized brand names and medium-sized companies. Ms. Smith holds degrees in Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and Business from well-recognized universities in Canada and the U.S. Her career spans the areas of mechanical engineering, supply chain and human resources. Prior to forming Numerical Insights LLC, Ms. Smith led global strategic initiatives for FedEx Express World Headquarters, process improvement projects in supply chain and mathematical simulation creation for an automotive company. She has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Global Influencers in HR Analytics" and one of the "Top 15 HR Analytics Experts to Follow." She is also CPSM certified through the Institute for Supply Management. Ms. Smith is the author of several books and hundreds of articles published in industry magazines and online web sites. Every day, she actively engages with thousands of social media followers who are interested in reading about analytics and how it contributes to business improvement.