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Slide 2 1 Supply Chain Navigation Click to Continue Slide 3 2 The Lyte Group, Inc. u Formed in 1990 u Specializes in Supply Chain planning / implementation Exit u International client base in the Fortune 1000 Slide 4 3 The Lyte Group, Inc. u Consulting to improve: l Distribution l Transportation l Supply Chain and network strategy l Warehousing & Customer Service l Supply Chain operations l Business integration l Operational planning and implementation Exit Slide 5 4 To maximize the potential for your success we bring you an outstanding team: Senior people who have had great success in industry and consulting Supporting analysts who have the skills, experience and tools to efficiently mine large amounts of complex data Each one is a team player The Lyte Group believes that your goals and profitability come first. Why We are Different Our success is best derived by making you successful. Exit Slide 6 5 Why We are Different These teams have not just consulted during their careers. They have also had great success as executives in the Fortune 1000 They were responsible for ensuring that changes produced successful results They know what ideas can work, what it really takes to implement, and what time / resources are required We strengthen this team with a group of outstanding analysts We provide them with a variety of powerful software tools for distribution, transportation and supply chain analysis These tools have been utilized on numerous merger, network and operations projects Exit Slide 7 6 Types of Consulting Services We provide: Integrated supply chain strategy and network design Determination of optimum sourcing, production and distribution sites Exit Slide 8 7 Types of Consulting Services We provide: Transportation strategy, cost reduction and control Inventory forecasting and deployment policies Warehouse labor, equipment and process design Exit Slide 9 8 Types of Consulting Services We provide: Facility sizing, design and engineering Development of high performance supply chain networks Third-party logistics bid evaluation, operating specifications and performance metrics Customer Service goals and performance metrics Exit Slide 10 9 Client-Audited Annual Return on Investment Dollars Returned Per Dollar Invested Leading Beverage Company : $53 returned per dollar spent Food Distributor : $18 Packaging Company : $85 Manufacturing Company : $60 Medical Company : $ 8 Personal Care Firm : $12 Exit Slide 11 10 Partial Client List u Business Strategy l Valspar Corporation l Consumers Energy l Whirlpool l U.S. Steel u Supply Chain Consulting l Coors Brewing Co. l Birdseye l Pactiv Corporation l Chiquita Processed Foods l Eastman Kodak l Various GE Divisions u Supply Chain Software l Coca-Cola Japan l Birdseye l Minute Maid l Other Manufacturers and 3 rd Party Logistics Companies Exit Slide 12 11 Why The Lyte Group? We have the experience to help you minimize risk. We are seasoned professionals in our practice areas. We know: What likely will work to produce outstanding results How creative you can be without exceeding what is practical What it takes to turn ideas into results We can help you protect and build margins and revenue. Our people have been responsible for performance and profitability throughout their careers. Our recommendations are driven by data and facts, guided by experience. We do not shoot from the hip or overlook important impacts on customers, profits, cost and service. Exit Slide 13 12 Why The Lyte Group? We are accurate and impartial Our fact-based approach and experienced team players help us to be accurate We are not financially tied to any asset-based service provider We are efficient and cost-effective. We have low overhead. Instead we invest in the things you think are important: Knowledge Skills and tools Proven track records and outstanding experience Exit Slide 14 13 Who We Bring to the Table Our people have had highly successful Fortune 1000 executive experience in many positions, including: Exit PresidentSenior Vice-President of Operations Vice-Presidents of: - Supply Chain - Logistics - Transportation - Distribution Plant Managers Vital Analysis positions throughout the supply chain Leaders In: - Sourcing - Forecasting and planning - Industrial Engineering - Warehousing - Customer Service Slide 15 14 Who We Bring to the Table In addition, we bring you valuable consulting experience: Exit Leaders in Mergers and Acquisitions Experts in many facets of Supply Chain consulting Warehouse Industrial Engineers Supply Chain strategists Fact and data-based analysts Slide 16 15 For more information Contact: Kerry Frey The Lyte Group, Inc. kfrey@lytegroup.net (517) 862-6820 Thank you! 2767 Ingalls Road, Leslie, Michigan 49251 Exit