RECENT PROJECTS

:::: Sourcing & Logistics: Set up sourcing and logistics programs, enabling a designer turned manufacturer to successfully manufacture in China and import signature handbags for sale on home television shopping networks and national retail stores.

:::: Feasibility and market research study: Central American importer of coffee, dried fruit, and various other gourmet food products into the U.S. In addition to coaching the client on import processes, procedures, responsibilities and liabilities we provided a market research study on specific products and followed up with a marketing plan for implementation 11/2004.

:::: Logistics & distribution: Offshore plastic block manufacturing firm enjoyed a a 15% increase in profit in inventory carrying costs. Products were made in China and shipped to the U.S. for distribution.

:::: Logistics: $10M / year wine distributor increased capacity, programmed for faster deliveries and automated distribution. This project required parlaying new marketing strategies, as well as subsequent sales training into a client database ultimately used to increase distribution and logistics efficiency

:::: Research & Logistics Analysis: Guatemalan entrepreneur wanted to open a freight forwarding office in Miami; a $2 million dollar investment. This project required market research, structuring, and business planning with an end goal of deciding whether to open the business or not. The business opened in November of 2002 and was sold a year later to a Guatemalan freight forwarder.

:::: Through the SBA have provided small business owners with logistics and supply chain solutions in order to grow their business.

:::: Logistics, Manufacturing & Vendor Compliance: A three step plan for a niche market toner manufacturing and distribution firm to expand 100% in 2 years. This project included manufacturing assessment, logistics implementation, vendor compliance and business strategy.