Group50, founded in 2004, consists of 25+ strategy, operations, and supply chain subject matter experts. We work primarily with middle market manufacturing and distribution companies on strategic planning, optimizing operations and supply chains, and digital transformation. Our tools and methodologies, such as the Business Hierarchy of Needs, created by Jim Gitney in 2013, the "Where to Play and How To Win" strategic planning process and Value Stream Mapping are portable to many other industries. We focus on the intersection of people, process, information technology and cobotics. We are a full-service consulting firm who endeavors to be the only consulting partner needed by middle market companies.Group50 consists of multi-functional operating professionals around the United States who have spent most of their careers in public and private companies, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 50. These consultants come from all functional disciplines and many industries. Our core expertise is in:• Strategic planning• Lean Business• Supply chain optimization• Digital transformation• Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Portfolio Management• Organizational development• Integrating acquired companiesProjects I have personally led include:- Chief strategist to a $300M CPG company- Restructured two divisions of a $1.B publicly traded company- Redesign of the global supply chain for a division of a $14B company- Redesign of the North American supply chain for a $10B company in the UK- Executive chairman for an Aerospace companyWe provide clients with operating experts who work as interim executives, advisers, project managers and consultants. We work side by side with our clients from conception to completion and view ourselves as their bench strength.To find out more about how Group50 can help your company quickly realize more robust results and consistently meet strategic objectives, call (909) 949-9083 or drop me a line at jgitney@group50.com

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Restructured the company and developed the go forward strategy and tactics for the company, including the product road, go-to-market plans and supply chain design.

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Manufacturer of wireless technolgies for the irrigation industry

Privately held company in the plumbing and irrigation industry.

Worked with the Board of Directors and management team [Design and print fabric company] to develop and implement a restructuring and operational plan to grow the company, focus its product and marketing efforts and to signficantly improve profitability

Start-up company that has developed significant new intellectual property on wheel polishing. This company has designed and constructed 3 machines that automate the process of preparing wheels after machining/die casting for plating. Responsible for fund raising, business development and continuing process development.

Responsible for leading a complex machining and manufacturing operation, focusing on strategy, continuous improvement, business development and process improvement. The company has realized significant improvements in sales, profitability, capability and multiple new customers over the last year.

P&L responsibility for over $200M. Lead Marketing, Sales, Product Engineering and Manufacturing in US and Mexico.

Wrote business plan that was funded for $3.0M. Acquired 5 small start-up technologies to create an electronic payments platform that included a swipe device for personal computers.

Responsible for operations of 10 plants and distribution centers in US and Mexico.VP Operations Sunbeam Grill business - Turn around of opertions including factory and product redesigns improving bottom line by $15M

Plant Manager for the largest appliance plant in the US. Grew Operations from $110M to over $400M. Responsible for DustBuster, Snakelight, Coffee Makers, and other specialty productsIron Program Manager - Responsible for introducing mid price point iron product through all functions including marketing, sales and manufacturingDirector Corporate Quality - Responsible for implementing B&D's worldwide quality effortOther assignments included Director Manfacturing Engineering and Director of Corporate Total Quality.

Responsible for redesigning digital control products for the controls industry focusing on the container crane, printing press and elevator markets. Had sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing reporting to me in each market.Also had assignments in Manufacturing Engineering, Proces Control, Mexican Programs and Quality in Variable Speed Drives, AC Motors, DC Motors and Generators and Neutron Devices. Also on Manufacturing Management Program.