SolutionStream Performance Improvement Group

All Points Relocation Service Inc. Allstream (formerly AT&T Canada) Alpa Lumber American Express Amtec Hydraclamp ATS Spartech Technologies Canadian Auto Dealers Association Carstar Cartech Industries Castrol DuPont Emco/Trane Envoy Consulting Services Inc. Fairlee Fruit Juice Falconbridge Limited Fletcher Leisure Group Ford Good Humor-Breyers (Division of Unilever) Hercules Invensys Investors Group LaFarge MaxTel Wireless Inc. McDougall Group Mining Technologies International Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Organization & Systems Development Inc. Orica North America Pfaltzgraff PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Psion Teklogix Qualcomm Region of Halton Sun Microsystems Tembec The Ensign Group Inc. The Little Group Trane Volvo

Automotive Led senior management in the development and implementation of a plan that delivered a 25% profit improvement in the next business year.

Automotive Dealers Successfully launched a new industry association website with a creative, direct mail kit that was designed to 'drive' the dealers to log onto the password protected site.

Chemicals Developed an e-enabled integrated supply chain for a N. American supplier of chemical products and services.

Consumer Goods Developed an oil industry jobber/distributor loyalty program that offered vacation travel rewards for product purchases. The program helped increase sales, retain clients, and combat competition.

Distribution Built a management team to provide strategic and operational leadership for a growing entrepreneurial company. Created a quality-oriented culture focused on maximizing profits without compromising customer satisfaction.

Environmental Arranged asset based financing for an Ontario-based recycler of electronics components.

Financial Provided growth strategy advisory services to a US based global supplier of hedge fund risk management services.

Food Provided costs and analysis breakdown that showed the facilities were under-utilized and operations were below break-even point. Implemented a MRP system to monitor manufacturing efficiencies.

Food Service Refocused efforts on higher margin products for a supplier to the food-service and retail sectors. Implemented a P. M. program, M. R. P., and productivity standards that increased production by 20%.

Government Developed a vision to leverage technology to the benefit of all Regional Municipality stakeholders.

Investment Guided offshore investors through the identification, selection and acquisition process within an industry sector.

Leisure & Hospitality Providing financial advice and CFO services for a $40M Ontario upscale winery, golf and hotel project.

Manufacturing Conducted an operational review for an equipment manufacturer that resulted within 90 days, in a reduction of 15% in labour costs and 8% in operating costs, and a 6% increase in productivity.

Medical Provided financial and growth strategy services to a Canadian medical rehabilitation company.

Metal Fabrication Increased metal fabrication manufacturing through-put by 50%.

Mining Facilitated the development of a Provincial Industry Cluster Leadership Council.

Mining Equipment Developed and lead implementation of a strategic plan to drive 50% growth within two years.

Packaged Goods Guided business through cash crunches while expanding distribution network. Achieved 160% sales growth, and instituted systems and procedures that reduced peak seasonal working capital by 20%.

Retail Designed a Telecom sales incentive that generated the highest participation in the distributor's history. It was so successful that a competitor twice revised their point values but still pulled their program.

Retail Dealers Produced a series of Canada-wide product, incentive launch and interactive computer game shows. The events were 'a huge success and provided great team-building entertainment'.

Technology Achieved a 25% cycle time reduction in new release development.

Telecom Designed prestigious all-employee recognition award communication materials that have received many accolades for their creativity. The company has remained a client since 1996.

Transportation Advised on acquisition of a transportation company with cross border operations. Undertook research, due diligence, legal/accounting liaison and arranged private equity and debt finance from US and Canadian institutions.

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