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John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

Lean Healthcare Management, Hospital Management 101, Back to the Basics

January 8, 2010

Analysis of:Experts Available to Discuss Keen to Be Lean; Desperate to Cut Costs, Hospital CFOs are Turning to an Unlikely Source: the "Lean Management" Principles Championed by Manufacturers | www.reuters.com

An article in the CFO Magazine, Keen to Be Lean, discussed the operational benefits of implementing Lean Management best practices. Article highlights as many as 44,000 people die each year because of medical errors. Lean Management is a Healthcare Operations Management tool that addresses systemic challenges such as medical errors.

Steven DennisPresident and FounderSageBerry Consulting

"Surgical Shopping" Takes Hold This Holiday Shopping Season

December 9, 2009

Analysis of:U.S. Retail Sales Rise as Holiday Promotions Drive Spending | www.bloomberg.com

Holiday retail sales will likely show little or no growth this season as shoppers get "surgical"--that is remain highly focused on key items, wants vs. needs and are reluctant to buy unless they get a great deal.  Most retailers are sitting on lean inventories and seeking to restore profitability by limiting markdowns. A "game of chicken" is underway as consumers wait out greater bargains and retailers balance margin preservation vs. market share gains.

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

Potential Importers Nightmare, Environmental Protection Agency, Carbon Reporting

December 7, 2009

Analysis of:EPA Finalizes the Nation’s First Greenhouse Gas Reporting System/Monitoring to begin in 2010 | yosemite.epa.gov

Commencing on January 1, 2010, many North American manufacturing facilities, importers, and other U.S. corporation emitting green house gases (Carbon footprint) will be required to begin monitoring their emissions of greenhouse gas. Implications are numerous.

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

China's Carbon Emission Cut Announcement, Exceeds U.S. Proposal, What's Next?

December 4, 2009

Analysis of:President Obama’s Copenhagen Pitch | whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com

The China State Council announces a 40-45% cut in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2020. China's cut is based on a 2005 baseline. The U.S. proposes a 17% based on a potential different baseline. What's the next step for U.S. business? What's the next step for U.S. Federal contractors? What's EPA's implementation strategy? What are near term & mid term implications of the Copenhagen Climate conference on U.S. Carbon Trading markets?

Martin BrillManaging PartnerSweetwater Consulting LLC

Apparel and Textile Manufacturing Stimulus Can Put Millions Back To Work

November 30, 2009

Analysis of:China's Textile City Grows In Stature | www.wwd.com

A number of very successful apparel retailers, such as American Apparel and Forever 21, produce their garments almost exclusively in the U.S.Apparel manufacturers are being pressured by major retailers to replenish merchandise more quickly and speed up the product development cycle for new assortments.Major stimulus spending focused on reviving the U.S textile and apparel manufacturing sectors can put millions of unemployed citizens back to work and cut trade imbalances with China.

John WilkersonExecutive DirectorBELLWETHER SERVICES, LLC

U. S. Business Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Reporting, 30 Days and Counting

November 29, 2009

Analysis of:Are You Ready for the January 2010 EPA GHG Reporting Requirements? | green-supply-chain.blogspot.com

On January 1, 2010, many North American manufacturing facilities, distributors, importers etc.. releasing green house gases (Carbon footprint) will be required to begin monitoring their emissions of greenhouse gas. The first greenhouse gas data reported must be submitted by March 31, 2011 directly to the EPA. This EPA rule adds teeth to the U.S. CO2 trading markets.

Martin BrillManaging PartnerSweetwater Consulting LLC

Liz Claiborne Adds Licensing To Updated Business Model

November 20, 2009

Analysis of:Liz Claiborne Reports $90 Million in Qurater | www.wwd.com

The immediate benefit of licensing the Liz Claiborne and Claiborne men's to J C Penny - and LCNY to QVC signal's a broader strategic play ahead for Liz Claiborne Inc.Celebrity designer Isaac Mizrahi's failed attempt to revitalize the fortunes of the brand at major department stores like Macy's, forced the company to make a decision that will have long term strategic implications for the company.

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting

Droid - The Insecure Macho Phone?

November 10, 2009

Analysis of:With $100M Saturation Campaign, Droid Will Be Impossible to Avoid | adage.com

The tone (and cost) of this campaign seems completely over-the-top -- why all the negative energy Verizon?

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting

Slow And Steady Keep Radio Shack In The Race

November 9, 2009

Analysis of:RadioShack Up; iPhone Seen Helping '10 EPS, Wireless Efforts | online.wsj.com

Since taking over Radio Shack in 2006 Julian Day has taken a very methodical, first things first approach to getting the house in order, beginning with controllable costs: cutting SG&A, closing underperforming stores, consolidating multiple service and distribution centers, improving inventory management and de-cluttering stores all the while being very mindful of cash. But, the big question was always  in a digital world, was Radio Shack relevant?

Cathy StaufferOwnerCathyStaufferConsulting

The Tale Of Two Droids

November 9, 2009

Analysis of:Think The Droid Launch Was A Let Down? Not So Fast. | www.washingtonpost.com

Over the launch weekend, I saw strong, consistent traffic for the Droid along with great enthusiasm from salespeople. But not just for the Motorola Inc. Droid – the HTC Droid Eris was also generating a lot of interest, and sales.

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