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**2009 Training Calendar

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Business Design, Improvement and Reengineering Consulting

Lean Six Sigma: We utilize the Kaizen DMAIC method for accelerating the pace of improvement for most clients. Our consultants have a keen eye for spotting non valve added activities. Our objective is to complete the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control phases in a timely and efficient manner. E-mail sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Process Capability Analysis: We analyze companies, plants, departments, processes, and/or suppliers’ variation in order to determine if the organization will meet customer requirements. We utilize the Cp & Cpk metrics for short term and long term measures. E-mail dappleby@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Quality Management System: We offer the ISO 9001:2000, Quality Management System in the control phase for a Lean Six Sigma project, where applicable. We also offer other process control tools for less complex environments. E-mail sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Quality Function Deployment (QFD): We utilize the QFD structured approach to defining customer needs or requirements. We translate these requirements into action plans to meet the customer needs (Voice of Customers). E-mail jwilkerson@bellwether-services.com for more details.

Lean Sourcing Solutions

Spend Management Analysis: Within minutes we can analyze a CPO’s spend data, from any dimension and spend category. We provide buyers and supply managers a deep understanding of their spend at the most granular level. E-mail gfaas@bellewther-services.com for more details.
Lean Sourcing Solution: We utilize numerous lean sourcing tools to streamline a request for proposal, cost reduction initiative, or spend event. Sourcing best processes such as; value stream mapping, process mapping, supplier assessments, supplier performance, spend management, project management, category discovery, and executive performance dashboards are standard Bellwether tools. Call John Wilkerson at 1.888.536.4583 or e-mail jwilkerson@bellwether-services.com for more details.

Value Chain Consulting

Supply chain strategy assessment and consultation: We evaluate supply chain infrastructure, information, and performance using a variety of structured tools such as the Six Sigma, DMAIC model. We assist clients with developing strategic plans and performance measures. We specialize in applying mathematics, statistics, and information technology, to solve supply chain problems. E-mail dappleby@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Inventory management consultation: We apply inventory control theory and analytical models to compute inventory requirements, monitor consumption, and allocate resources for storage locations under both routine and surge conditions. E-mail gfaas@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Transportation management visibility and consultation: We assist with planning and implementing systems for increasing international& domestic supply chain asset visibility. By increasing visibility, our clients can reduce costs, respond to customers’ needs, use scarce assets more effectively, and instill customer confidence in the processing of orders while complying with federal regulations. E-mail sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Distribution and warehouse management: We provide alternatives for reducing warehousing, distribution costs, and processing times. We develop strategies—including vendor and/or supplier managed inventory programs for international and domestics manufactures. E-mail gfaas@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Expansion and consolidation studies: We advise about supply chain resources, distribution requirements, production capacities, and channel interfaces. We use models to evaluate supply chain infrastructure requirements and track how changes in supply chain resources affect costs and customer satisfaction. E-mail gfaas@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Customs Border Protection Compliance/Advisory Services: We provide current CBP import/export guidance and support. Our consultants are recognized industry experts and are highly respected speakers in the global transportation industry. E-mail compliance@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Sales & Operations Planning: We provide our domestic and international clients a proven S&OP model. Our consultants provide demand and supply planning expertise unmatched by similar sized consulting firms. E-mail sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Global Transportation Physical Security: We train and guide clients in physical transportation security concerns. By increasing physical security awareness our clients proactively management their supply chain against unknown threats. E-mail irv@bellwether-services.com for more details.

International Supply Chain Operations

CTPAT Audits: Our auditors are fully trained importers and compliance specialist. Our team members clearly know the current CBP interpretation requirements. E-mail compliance@bellwether-services.com or more details.
Import Operations: We design and implement transportation management system for leading importers/exporters. Bellwether targets the underserved mid-sized importers market. Our operations team reviews the current process and implements a process improvement strategy. In some cases, Bellwether will operate a client’s supply chains for short durations. E-mail sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Supplier Audits: Our supplier audit program is scalable for any business type. Our consultants are former procurement, manufacturing, and quality assurance leaders whom have achieved superb results. E-mail sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
ISO 9001:2000 Audits: We utilize the traditional RABQSA methodology for surveillance audits. Our trained auditors can supplement any client’s ongoing maintenance ISO efforts. Additional, Bellwether can lead potential clients through the certification process in the United States and Eastern Canadian Provinces. E-mail sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.

Six Sigma Training

Lean Administration: Standard public training is one 8 hour session. This course is a basic lean overview. Contact sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Standard public training is one 8 hour session. This course is a basic lean and six sigma overview. Contact sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Six Sigma Green Belt: Public training varies from 24-40 hours. This course will provide the user the basic skills to plan and execute a small six sigma project. Contact sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Six Sigma Black Belt: Public training is 120 hours. This course will provide the user the skills to plan and execute a complex six sigma project. Contact sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Six Sigma Champion Training: Standard public training is one 8 hour session. This course will teach Champions (Project Sponsors) their roles, team roles and overview of the lean six sigma methodology. Contact john.wilkerson@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Six Sigma Executive Training: Standard public training is one 6 hour session. This course will teach Senior Executives (leaders) their roles, project(s) expectations, and an overview of the lean six sigma methodology. Contact john.wilkerson@bellwether-services.com for more details.

Greenhouse Gas Management (GHG)

Strategic Green Supply Chain Thought Leadership & Advisory Consulting: Our Senior Consultants are armed with an industry leading Carbon Maturity Model and Proprietary Software tools. Stage One begins with planning and executing basic projects to improve Carbon (CO2) Emission impact. The final stage of our model sets us apart from competitors by optimizing Business Units or the entire Enterprise. Email john.wilkerson@bellwether-services.com or call 1.888.536.4583 for more details.
Tactical Carbon Emission Output Benchmarking: We evaluate specific segments of a client’s business in advance of new Federal or State EPA statues. Bellwether offers environmental supply chain policy, auditable data trail, as well as a strategy to mitigate supply chain risk. Email sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.
Carbon Education, Training and Consulting: We educate leading edge companies and their strategic tier 1 supplies, helping them understand their carbon performance. Our goal is to build tactical management strategies, metrics, and action plans to improve an Enterprise’s Carbon footprint. Email sales@bellwether-services.com for more details.

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