Empower Your Business with Supply Chain Solutions
3P Brava will help your company increase profits with better business processes and a more capable workforce.
Drive Operational Excellence,
Scale Confidently
Unlock the full potential of your business. From strategy to execution, our expert team will deliver sustainable solutions that will delight you and your customers.
Who we are
3P Brava specializes in end-to-end supply chain optimization
Whether yours is a manufacturing or services business, our results-driven approach will make an impactful difference.
We are an Ohio MBE and WBE certified business consulting firm supporting English, Spanish and French speaking clients.
What we offer
Elevating Leadership, Maximizing Productivity, Driving Success
Professional Education & Training
On-site or virtual experiences to enhance your team’s functional capabilities.
Business Process Improvements
From discrete projects to enterprise-wide transformation programs.
Project & Program Management
We oversee your critical improvement initiatives with precision, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
Fractional Leadership
Our network of leaders will guide your business through key challenges and opportunities.
Explore Our Courses
Our expertly designed courses from globally recognized organizations will help professionals at every level achieve measurable success. Email contact@3pbrava.com for pricing information. Public courses will be announced in the events section.
Certificate
Advance your career with this comprehensive certification covering global supply chain best practices and integrated operations management.
Course
Deepen your knowledge of purchasing and procurement strategies, from tactical buying to strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Certificate
Learn to synchronize planning across your business, integrating strategic and operational levels for improved supply chain performance.
Certificate
Gain the tools to build resilient supply chains with end-to-end visibility and effective risk management strategies.
Certificate
Explore emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and IoT to enhance supply chain efficiency and innovation.
Certificate
Develop expertise in managing supplier relationships to reduce risk, cut costs, and strengthen supply chain reliability.
Certificate
Master procurement fundamentals, sourcing strategies, and ethical practices to elevate your supply chain’s strategic value.
Certificate
Understand warehousing operations, logistics strategy, and safety standards essential for modern supply chain execution.
Certificate
Achieve commercial and contract management excellence with globally recognized certifications focused on risk, negotiation, and contract strategy.
Certificate
Learn basic skills to improve a variety of business processes.
Certificate
Learn to solve operational challenges and improve performance.
Certificate
Learn advanced problem-solving skills and how to lead strategic change in your organization.
Events
UPCOMING
September 29-30, 2026 in Long Beach, CA: CHAINge North America, hosted by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
October 5-6, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ: Americas Summit 2026, hosted by World Commerce & Contracting.
2026
April 14-15, 2026: MFGCON 2026, the North Carolina Manufacturing Conference.
February 24 – March 5, 2026 Virtual Training: Supply Chain Resilience Certificate Program, sponsored by MAGNET and the Supply Chain Mavens.
February 2026: Supply Planning Workshop for a private client.
January 2026: Demand Driven Planner trainee, led by SAPIX Solutions.
2025
November 19-20, 2025: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Spanish, private event sponsored by Tri-C Corporate College.
October 8-9, 2025 in St. Louis, MO: AME St. Louis 2025 International Conference, hosted by the Association for Manufacturing Excellence.
October 6-7, 2025 in Denver, CO: Americas Summit 2025, hosted by World Commerce & Contracting.
September 19, 2025 in Leetonia, OH: International Export Trade & Resource Seminar, sponsored by MAGNET.
September 15 – December 15, 2025: APICS CSCP Virtual Training
Mondays 6:00-9:10 p.m.
For enrollment, visit CSCP Online Monday Nights — Supply Chain Mavens: Instructor M. Arraiza-Monteux
September 9-10, 2025 in Columbus, OH: CHAINge North America, hosted by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
August 25-29, 2025: SCOR DS Training for ASCM Authorized Instructors, sponsored by the Association for Supply Chain Management.
June 12 – September 11, 2025: APICS CSCP Virtual Training (NEW DATES)
Thursdays 6:00-9:10 p.m. (no class on July 3rd):
For enrollment, visit CSCP Online Thursday Nights – Supply Chain Mavens: Instructor M. Arraiza-Monteux
May 13, 2025 in Cleveland, OH: MAGNET Executive Forum – The Next AI: Curious, Creative, Self-Aware Machines by Hod Lipson from Columbia University
April 30, 2025 in Middlefield, OH: Trends in Business – Building a Resilient Supply Chain, sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) and MAGNET.
April 25-26, 2025: Eighteenth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies, hosted by the e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies Research Network.
March 25 – April 3, 2025 in Warrensville, OH: LeanOhio Bootcamp, sponsored by Tri-C Corporate College.
January 27 – March 6, 2025: Outside-In Planning Virtual Training, led by Lora Cecere from Supply Chain Insights.
Optimize your supply chain - let's talk!
With expert guidance and proven strategies, you can streamline processes and boost profitability.
Why Choose 3p brava
Strategic Solutions. Proven Results.
With a proven track record of successful business transformations, we bring deep expertise and hands-on solutions that drive real results.
Our approach goes beyond advice—we work with you through implementation of improved processes and ensure your team is equipped for sustainability.
3P Brava partners with different organizations specializing in a variety of services to improve your supply chains.
At 3P Brava, our priority is to deliver tangible results and long-term, sustainable success for every client we work with. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions—instead, we focus on strategies that are tailored, practical, and built to last. Whether a large-scale transformation or a targeted improvement, our commitment is to deliver impactful outcomes.
See below what clients and partners have shared about their experiences working with us.
Leadership Recognized by Industry Professionals
“It is my pleasure to recommend María Arraiza-Monteux as an educational instructor specializing in supply chain management and operational excellence. Over the course of an impressive career spanning diverse industries and international landscapes, María has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, leadership, and innovation in supply chain operations and organizational development. As a multilingual professional fluent in English, Spanish, and French, María brings a rare combination of global insight and technical acumen.”
– Colleague and Master Instructor
I’m very sad to hear you are leaving us. You are phenomenal, and even though your engagement was short, I’m still grateful that we had an opportunity to meet. Thanks for representing us so well and reinforcing what “good” looks like. I’m often told I have high standards, so when I meet someone like yourself, I’m validated to keep the expectations high. Top talent exists, and we shouldn’t settle for just “ok”.”
– Director of Client Engagement at a consulting firm
“María was responsible for the development of organizational capabilities needed to properly manage contract manufacturers. She developed standard work, designed and delivered a set of custom training materials for employees from all around the world. Thanks to her passion to teach, deep knowledge of contract manufacturing management practices and ability to engage the audience using group dynamics, exercises and modern training techniques, the training sessions were always very successful. She used her language skills to reach the audience in Latin America whenever necessary. Her abilities as leader and to influence stakeholders were decisive for the implementation of the program that resulted in a 50% reduction in the company’s risk profile for this procurement category.”
– Clients from a global chemicals company
“María was a truly valuable asset to the end-to-end supply chain engagement. She is an individual with integrity, sharp, and incredibly dependable for her commitments. Beyond that, she is an impressive advocate for driving change within the organization who helped deliver a complex business transformation of a large business unit resulting in $20M+ profit increase, $60M+ working capital reduction, and 11% increase in customer service levels. Her knowledge of supply chain and expertise in contract and commercial management was a huge advantage to our team.”
– Managing Director at a consulting firm
“María is a fun instructor that holds our interest with the way she engaged participants and explained the concepts. High-energy delivery and sensitive to the needs of the audience.”
– Students
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Our Leader: María Arraiza-Monteux
María Arraiza-Monteux is a freelance supply chain and operational excellence expert with more than 30 years of experience in operations, devoted to building capability in the end-to-end supply chain. After holding manufacturing and technology leadership roles at several manufacturing plants in the United States, Puerto Rico and France, she has been managing and optimizing supply chains in the chemicals, advanced materials, aerospace, and metals sectors since 2000. Previously affiliated with DuPont, Arconic, Meggitt, Vibrantz Technologies and Lubrizol, she currently presides 3P Brava, Inc., a business consulting firm based in Northeast Ohio.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Integrated Business Planning
- Supply Chain
- Operational Excellence
- Process and Discrete Parts
- Manufacturing
- Lean Six Sigma
- Production Systems
- Contract Management
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- Chemicals
- Advanced Materials
- Aerospace
- Engineered Equipment
- Contract Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering,
University of Puerto Rico at
Mayagüez - APICS CSCP and SCOR-P
- Six Sigma MBB and BB
- World Commerce and
Contracting CCM Practitioner
ACCREDITED TRAINER FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- APICS CSCP
- Lean Six Sigma
- WorldCC CCM Associate and Practitioner
LANGUAGES
- English
- Spanish
- French
