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- 2/11/2009 - Letter from the CEO of Champion-Arrowhead LLC…….
Well, the financial markets, businesses and consumers are uncertain about how to react to Obama administration’s attempt to stimulate the economy. As a small business in the US, we don’t have the luxury of allowing all of this to settle out, so we aren’t going to sit idly by. Over the last 30 years, I have watched as my peers have taken the easy way out, off shoring most of the strength that brought us our great wealth through value added activities such as manufacturing. The difference today is that our collective efforts are required to bring our nation back to its preeminence in the world financial markets. It is obvious to us in the trenches that government actions alone aren’t going to solve this one. We need to work together to help.
This open letter to you, our customers is meant to provide you with some thoughts on what we at Champion-Arrowhead, in partnership with you, our customers, can do about this. Our team is committed to continue employing Americans in manufacturing and to doing everything in our power to add jobs in America. We have all heard about how tough it is to have a brass foundry and plating operations in California, certainly not the lowest cost place to manufacture. But we have been doing it successfully since 1936, and we are damned proud of it. The American worker has proven time and time again that temporary swings in the economy can and will be overcome. Our company has been through a dozen of these cycles and we are still here. Our position is that we can be competitive in America and we intend on continuing to prove that. It’s a lot of hard work and we, like everyone else, have had to deal with the impacts of the downturn in the economy.
We are getting calls every day about supplying “Made in America” products and over 90% of our sales are. With your help, and focus on keeping jobs here in this great country, we can demonstrate that “Made In America” is very feasible, very cost effective and provides higher margins to our distributors/retailers and a key selling feature to our customers: Plumbing and irrigation contractors. “Made in America” helps solve many economic issues facing our customers. We:
* don’t require that our customers carry months of inventory
* can deliver anything they want in a few days
* can immediately respond to any issue
* stand behind our product with a 3 year warranty
Our customers and our workers are our priority and we have the history to prove it. The time is right for all of us to pitch in and support Americans and American manufacturing. In today’s environment, it is much easier to proudly proclaim that each of us is doing our part to help our nation get back on its feet. Promote “Made in America” to your customers. Don’t be afraid to engage them in the conversation. I am not going to be afraid to have this conversation with as many people as possible. The more we discuss it at the grass roots level, the quicker we get going again. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how willing everyone is to help out.
Sincerely,
Jim Gitney
12/2/06 Upland, CA
Consulting announced today that it has significantly expanded it consulting resources and added a series of new consulting tools aimed a providing its clients with a unique way to evaluate the performance of their business or its functional activities. Jim Gitney, CEO and Founder of Group50® commented….”As we work with more clients, it is apparent that they want to work with a consulting partner that can deliver solutions that are based on what is being done by the best known companies and to have a good understanding of how they perform in their industry. We have significantly expanded the breadth of our Company Physical™ as a result”. He added further……”In conjunction with these additional tools, we have added 5 consultants. Each of them has over 20 years of operating experience and are experts in their respective industries and functions. Our physicals now include: Lean Business – A top level review of a business and its Key Performance Indicators
Lean Manufacturing – A complete supply chain review that focuses on the quality of a client’s processes, vendors and methods
Marketing and Sales – A review of a client’s marketing and sales function that focuses on products and customers
Product Development – Utilizing our proprietary new product development process (MPD™), we provide a complete review how a client can signficantly decrease their time to market and accelerate new product development
Call Center/CRM – The gathering of information from the marketplace is a key part of a client’s ability to compete effectively. This physical provides a best practices review of that process
IT Process and Software – Reliable systems that are easy to work with and globally available are a must in today’s competitive environment. This physical reviews the client’s capability to provide employees with systems and applications that will provide the information they need to be effective
IT Infrastructure – This physical is designed to provide a client with a full understanding of its IT infrastructure and its ability to serve the organization without worry about availability and reliability.” About Group50® : Group50® was founded 3 years ago with the vision of providing clients with seasoned professionals who have spent their careers in business. The company has developed unique consulting products such as its lean business audit (Company Physical™), its product development product (MPD™) and its strategic planning process (VASST™). The company focuses on supplying clients with consultants who have the specific knowledge they require for a project. More information about the company can be found at www.Group50.com or by calling 909-949-9083.
- 7/18/06 Upland, CA
Group50™ Consulting announced today that it had been awarded a trademark for Group50™. Jim Gitney, CEO and Founder of Group50™ commented….” It took more than 14 months to get this registered and we believe this is an important part of our growth and is one more indication of our unique consultancy”. He added further……” Our business has grown significantly over the last 18 months and we are establishing a brand in the marketplace that is recognizable and memorable. This is important for our business development efforts and our consultants who are dependant on it”.
About Group50™ consists of seasoned professionals who have spent their careers in business. The company has developed unique consulting products such as its lean business audit (Business Physical™), its product development product (MPD™) and its strategic planning process (VASST™). The company focuses on supplying clients who have the specific knowledge they require for a project. More information about the company can be found at www.Group50™.com or by calling 909-949-9083.
- Upland, CA 10/5/05
Group50 Consulting joins Hurricane Relief Consortium
Group50 Consulting in affiliation with eWork Markets, Inc. has joined a consortium of experts to help those in need of rebuilding as a result the 2005 hurricane season. Group50 along with other consulting companies who are members of eWork Markets’ Expert Marketplace are providing significantly discounted rates to businesses that have been affected.
Jim Gitney, CEO of Group50 Consulting said……” Our expertise is in supply chain management, manufacturing plant design and construction, engineering and technology, marketing, product development and business. We have agreed to reduce our rates for all projects relating to recovery and relief by a minimum of 25%. We are very pleased to stand-up and recognize that we have a duty to and can contribute to the recovery effort as well”.
- 8/1/05 Upland, CA ......
Group50™ Consulting announced that they have been selected to provide the US Postal Service a customized training program for members of their supply chain. Jim Gitney, CEO of Group50™ Consulting said, "We competed against 5 other consulting companies (which included 3 of the top consulting firms in the world) for this project, and were awarded it because of the value we brought to USPS and our past experience in developing customized curriculums for supply chain professionals."
He went on to say"….. Our consultants have both operational and consulting skills which provide our clients with a unique blend of experience and approach. We are very excited that a customer, the caliber of the US Postal Service recognized this"
- 7/25/05 Upland, CA ......
Jim Gitney, CEO and Founder of Winning Edge Group Consulting, announced today that the company has changed its name to Group50 Consulting. In his announcement, Mr. Gitney commented that although the Winning Edge name has its merits, there were several issues with it that needed to be addressed. Group50™ was chosen because of its uniqueness and appeal. Mr. Gitney commented that “Group50 is fresh and isn’t linked to the gaming industry or claims by other companies.”
About Group50 Consulting......
Group50 Consulting, formerly known as Winning Edge Group Consulting is a contract resource company providing expert resources from 1 day to 1 year or more, in any industry. Group50 consultants are seasoned professionals who provide services based on experience, not theory. They are located throughout the US and have worked with such well known companies as GE, US Postal Service, Black & Decker, Pillsbury, Stanley Tool Works, Baxter and others, including a dozen or more start-ups. Group50 has multiple consulting disciplines designed to sharpen your “competitive edge”. For more information, contact Jim Gitney, Founder and CEO at (909) 949-9083 or visit their website at www.group50.com.
- 3/02/05 Upland, CA
Winning Edge Group launch of a new product called the Business Physical™. Jim Gitney, Founder and CEO of the company commented that “one of the most difficult things about consulting is getting in front of the client and talking about what you can do for them……… with the Business Physical™, we offer the client a fixed engagement that clearly spells out what the time, cost and expected outcome is. Today we are launching the Business Physical™ in two key consulting practices: Lean Manufacturing and our Medical Practice. The Business Physical™ for the medical practice will focus on private practitioners. In this engagement we will be looking at three primary areas of performance, collection efficiency, organization effectiveness and cost containment. In our Lean Manufacturing practice, the physical will focus on four areas: Process layout and Time to Produce, Quality systems and feedback, Purchasing effectiveness and Vendor systems and Cost Reduction systems.“
For more information, go to www.group50.com or call (909) 949-9083, or send an inquiry to info@group50.com
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