4Ward Solutions Group Announces Robert Snyder as Director of Supply Chain Services
September 21, 2026
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4Ward Solutions Group Announces Robert Snyder as Director of Supply Chain Services
Addition expands 4Ward’s supply chain capabilities for the offsite manufacturing industry
Stanwood, WA – September 21, 2026 4Ward Solutions Group is pleased to announce that Robert Snyder has joined the company as Director of Supply Chain Services. Snyder, founder of Summit Consulting, brings extensive experience in supply chain strategy, sourcing, supplier development, purchasing, and operational improvement.
Snyder will lead the continued development of Innovative Offsite, a 4Ward Solutions Group Company, with a particular supply chain focus that has a strong network of suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, and strategic partners serving the offsite manufacturing industry.
“Robert brings a tremendous amount of experience, knowledge, and credibility to 4Ward, and we are excited to have him as part of the team,” said Ben Hershey, Founder and CEO of 4Ward Solutions Group. “He has spent years building supply chains, developing supplier relationships, and helping companies improve the way they purchase and manage materials. That experience will be incredibly valuable to our customers. Just as importantly, Robert is someone we enjoy working with. He brings energy, perspective, and a collaborative approach that fits extremely well with the culture we are continuing to build at 4Ward.”
Hershey added, “Supply chain has a direct impact on production, profitability, working capital, and a company’s ability to serve its customers. Bringing Robert into 4Ward gives us another highly experienced leader who can help our customers strengthen purchasing, improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and identify opportunities that have a meaningful impact on the bottom line.”
Snyder will work across the 4Ward organization to help customers identify sourcing opportunities, strengthen supplier relationships, improve material flow, reduce costs, and create more resilient supply chains. “I am excited to join such a strong company with deep global experience in Modular construction, truss plants, and lumber yards across North America” Snyder said. “We will launch a systematic approach to improving supply chains for many business types while creating long term materials contracts with key suppliers. I am very excited to be a part of this dynamic team!”
The addition reflects 4Ward Solutions Group’s continued commitment to expanding the services, expertise, and technology available to manufacturers as they work to build stronger and more sustainable businesses.
About 4Ward Solutions Group
4Ward Solutions Group helps offsite manufacturers plan, build, and scale in any market. Its family of brands includes 4Ward Factory, 4Ward Design, 4Ward Foundry, Innovative Offsite, and Moducore. Together they provide consulting, 3D design and digital modeling, operational support, workforce development and training, automation, supply chain solutions, and software. With its team of hands-on industry expertise and specialists, 4Ward helps to improve performance across people, processes, technology, and automations.
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