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Alan Snyder has contracted with SAP to provide consulting services, and working with three functional areas: Analytics, Marketing and Sales. The assignment is based in SAP's North American Headquarters in Newtown Square, PA. The primary focus of the engagement is to help Operationalize Analytics by improving the integration of Analytical insights to inform and optimize Marketing and Sales business decisions across the end-to-end marketing cycle.
The engagement has a "Special Projects" orientation, and includes a range of process, system, reporting and organizational assessments intended to enhance a seamless cross-functional alignment and integration. It is a full-time and open-ended engagement at this time.
Robert Lawson continues to manage the development and implementation of new POS software and new POS hardware over a 200-store chain for this large Canadian tire retailer.
Acquisition Work
Duane Wolter is engaged at a multi-billion-dollar, vertically integrated manufacturer and wholesaler which operates a $150 Million specialty soft goods retail division. The company decided to expand its retail base as a part of its growth strategy. We were called in because of our experience with 15 prior retail acquisitions and our technical accounting knowledge, to provide additional retail acquisition support to complete the negotiation, integration and financial reporting.
Duane assisted in negotiating the acquisition and saving over $1 Million in purchase price by challenging calculations and definitions. Redirected the transition process from 90 days and use of sellers systems and staff to a one week store conversion and only use the buyer’s systems and staff. Resulted in saving over $1 Million in transition costs while improving internal controls and reporting. Completed all financial accounting and reporting as required by authoritative accounting pronouncements, including FAS141, Accounting for Acquisitions.
Bob Berger continues an engagement with Playboy Enterprises, Inc. focused on restructuring the operations of the retail store at Caesar's Forum in preparation for expansion. The store was recently purchased from a franchisee. Bob is directing operations at the store and warehouse and is assisting with the buying and promotional activities for the retail effort.
He also led the negotiation for and installation of KWI's retail inventory management and POS system, reorganization of the warehouse for increased efficiencies and provided guidance for senior members of Playboy management regarding product lines, cost controls and personnel issues.
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