Eagle Strategy Group Management Consulting Projects

Eagle Strategy Group LLC (Eagle) provides Strategy Consulting Services to small and medium size business. Click on a service offering to see sample projects:

Social Networking and Internet Marketing Projects
Operations Management Projects
Information Technology (IT) Projects
Startup (Business Plan) Projects
Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) Projects
Interim Management Projects

SOCIAL NETWORKING AND INTERNET MARKETING PROJECTS

Internet and Social Networking Strategy - For a Travel Service Provider, Eagle completed a two phase project to improve web site traffic and increase revenue. In Phase 1, Eagle redesigned the client's web site for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) as well as improve navigation, allow for ad placement and integrate Social Market Networking. In Phase 2, Eagle set up accounts for the client with Social Networks: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, MerchantCircle, and Foursquare, as well as setup a form for collecting email addresses for a monthly newsletter. Eagle made regular posts to each Social Network and wrote and distributed the monthly newsletter insuring all media was conveying a unified marketing message. Read the Internet and Social Networking Case Study.

OPERATIONS CONSULTING PROJECTS

Distribution Process Reengineering - For a Consumer Products Manufacturer, ESG reengineered the order process for the Canadian distribution center decreasing fulfillment time from 4 days to less that 1 day. As part of the process change Eagle developed a new system utilizing Microsoft Access to deliver orders. Without this change the client would have lost their largest customer in Canada.

Lean Manufacturing – For a Household Products Manufacturer, I worked on a reengineering project utilizing Just-in-Time (JiT), Lean, and Total Quality Management (TQM) principles with a Household Cleaning Products Manufacturer. Process improvements to one of the production lines prevented a $1.4 million investment in equipment that was previously believed necessary.

Supply Chain Creation – For a Consumer Electronics Accessory Startup, created the supply chain from manufacturing and procurement of product through distribution to customers. The Supply Chain included establishing relationships with contract manufacturers in the United States and Asia, contracting distribution facilities in the United States and Canada, negotiating freight contracts with carriers, and developing all the underlying processes and systems.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING PROJECTS

Business Intelligences – For one client developed a Business Intelligence solution that will utilize information from an Epicor Avante ERP system and other sources for a $15 million revenue manufacturer. Project included interviewing employees individually and in workshops to create a requirements document, identifying possible 3^rd party suppliers, organizing and managing the Request-for-Quote (RFQ) process and acting as Project Manager for the Implementation. For another client that uses QuickBooks, I implemented a 3^rd party application that synchronizes the QuickBooks database to a Microsoft Access database. In Access I created a set of Business Intelligence tools that included advanced reporting and forecasting functionality.

Distribution Process Reengineering - For a consumer products manufacturer, ESG reengineered the order process for the Canadian distribution center decreasing fulfillment time from 4 days to less that 1 day. As part of the process change Eagle developed a new system utilizing Microsoft Access to deliver orders. Without this change the client would have lost their largest customer in Canada.

Startup Information Technology (IT) Implementation – For Startup Clients in many industries including Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Technology, analyzed the business requirements of the IT Systems. Acquired and implemented software including ERP, MRP, EDI, Office Productivity, and Contact Management and hardware including a server, network equipment, VPN, phone system, and PC’s.

STARTUP CONSULTING PROJECTS

Automotive Related Business Plan - For an Auto Rental and Leasing business that will be located in Western New York, wrote the business plan including Industry Analysis, Description of Venture, Marketing Plan, and Financial Plan sections of the business plan, as well as co-authoring the Organization Plan and Executive Summary. Prior to writing the plan, conducted industry and Market research that was utilized in the Business Plan. Eagle is currently working with the client to secure financing for the fleet as well as putting the processes and systems in place for the startup in late 2005.

Consumer Packaged Goods Business Plan - Worked with the founders to create a business plan by conducting market and industry research and authoring the Industry Analysis, Organization Plan, and Financial Plan sections of the business plan, as well as co-authoring the Description of Venture and Marketing Plan. For the Financial Plan, 3 years of Pro Forma Financials were created with the first year by month and the second and third year by quarter. Eagle is actively involved in raising startup capital by presenting the plan to potential funding sources. The venture is expected to reach $10 million in domestic sales by 2008.

Startup Marketing Strategy – For a technology startup developed the marketing strategy and monthly budget. The strategy centered on Internet Marketing such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click Advertising.

Startup Information Technology (IT) Implementation – For Startup Clients in many industries including Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Technology, analyzed the business requirements of the IT Systems. Acquired and implemented software including ERP, MRP, EDI, Office Productivity, and Contact Management and hardware including a server, network equipment, VPN, phone system, and PC’s.

Merger & Acquisition (M&A) PROJECTS

Corporate M&A Strategy - contributed to the development of the M&A strategy for a client and completed the first transaction by making the initial contact, performing due diligence, conducting financial statement analysis, creating a valuation of the target, and structuring the deal to acquire one of its competitors. Eagle has completed due diligence, financial statement analysis, and a valuation for a second target.

Private Equity Acquisitions – completed due diligence for three different acquisitions by private equity investment firms. In each case, was part of a team with the responsibility of auditing the operational procedures and information technology requirements, which was used to structure a transaction and create a business strategy plan. In two of these cases, assisted the private equity investors by holding interim management positions after the closing.

INTERIM MANAGEMENT PROJECTS

Project Manager – For one client developed a Business Intelligence solution that will utilize information from an Epicor Avante ERP system and other sources for a $15 million revenue manufacturer. Project included interviewing employees individually and in workshops to create a requirements document, identifying possible 3^rd party suppliers, organizing and managing the Request-for-Quote (RFQ) process and acting as Project Manager for the Implementation.

Contact Eagle for a Free Consultation:

908.458.6415 or Sales@EagleStrategyGroup.com

Read the Eagle Case Study for an install of QuickBooks with Point of Sale (POS) and Remote Access.

Read the Eagle Case Study for a Internet and Social Networking Strategy Project including Facebook, Twitter, and Email Marketing.

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