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Academy Consulting Group, LLC

Overview Presentation: Service Offerings


2016


Agenda

History of Academy Consulting Group (ACG)

Introduction / Overview of Academy Consulting Group

Organizational Structure

Service Offerings

Past Clients Served

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History of Academy Consulting Group, LLC

Founded in 2011Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (pending)Concept and focus are results of a combined 35+ years of Public and Private Sector experiences with proven resultsSupply Chain Management, Project Management Expertise, SAP / ERP, and Information Technology (IT) Services

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Key Focus Areas

Academy Consulting Group (ACG) is a Management Consulting firm, with deep industry in both Public and Private sector experience in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SAP / ERP)Our philosophy is we partner with our partners and clients to solve their most pressing challenges – TOGETHEROur core competencies are in the following areas:o End-to-End Supply Chain Management o SAP / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)o Logistics (WMS / TMS / Warehousing / Distribution)o IT Project Lifecycle Managemento Application Testing Serviceso AS400 Integration / AS400 Migration / AS400 Testingo Program Management Office (PMO) and Operationso Lean Six Sigma Improvement Effortso Manufacturing Process Improvemento Strategic Planning for Technology, Business Processes, and Organizational Structures o Risk Managemento Internal Controlso Communications Managemento Proposal Development / Pre-solicitation Developmento Overall Staff Augmentation

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Approach & Methodology

Mission Approacho Leverage subject matter expertise and years of experienceo Simplify the processo Provide the best value solutiono Deliver sustainable success

Value-Added Methodologyo Listen and Learn the client and their operationso Understand the client’s goals and expectationso Build a long-lasting, trusting relationshipo Utilize tools and techniques from years of experience to build the solution that best

suits the needs of our clients (but do not re-create the wheel)o Improve on the improved…alwayso Build the competitive advantage

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Vision / Mission / Principles

Visiono To become the “Go-To” SDVOSB in Supply Chain Management, Program

Management, and IT (SAP / ERP / Testing) Services

Missiono To provide unparalleled service and value to our customers in everything we do

Principleso To hold our clients’ priorities as our owno To Lead From the Front and be accountable for our recommendations, actions, and

results – “No Excuse Leadership”o To serve with utmost integrity and selfless serviceo That Hard work + Creativity = Successo Always go the extra mile

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Corporate Structure

President & CEODavid N. Dadich

Board MembersMichael E. SchmidtNoah J. HalkinsLaura A. Corbin

Team StructuresProject Managers – From poolIT / Testers – From poolEngineers – From poolTrainers – From poolSMEs / Consultants – From poolStaff Augmentation – From pool

Tailored to Client needs

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Services Offerings

Commercial & Public Sector Client Offeringso Project Management & PMO Serviceso Supply Chain Management Consultingo IT Services – ERP / SAP / WMSo IT Services – Application Testingo IT Services – AS400 Integration / AS400 Migration / AS400 Testingo IT Services – Test Data Management (TDM) / Master Data Management (MDM)o IT Services – Data Center / Networking / System Admino Logistics Technology Implementationo Vendor Selection & Evaluationo Project Supporto Proposal Developmento SME Supporto Trainingo Analysiso Designo Staff Augmentation

Commercial Best Practices for our Clients’ Success!

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Project Management Approach

Academy Consulting Group utilizes the Project Management Institute (PMI) methodology for managing client engagements & implementationsOur Team has tailored the PMI methodology to provide the maximum benefit without incurring significant overhead in project administrationAcademy Consulting Group project managers receive recurring training in the use of the PMI tools and are encouraged to become formally certified by PMI

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Project Management Office Approach

Our approach to services for PMO development & maintenance will follow the Project Management Institute (PMI) global standard with adaptations for specific focus on our client as a whole The PMO will apply elements covered in the Advanced Project Management program (to be developed), specifically around Portfolio Management

Change Tracker Traceability Matrix Maintenance

Charter

Code Review checklist Defect Report Release Notes Test Case Unit Test Case

System Requirement Specification

Database Design Technical Specification Design Document Deployment Plan Deployment Steps

Project Initiation Form Project Procedure Project Plan Project Status Reports Project Review Document Project sign-Off Time Sheets Project Closure Project

ManagementDesign &

Development

Change Management

Quality Assurance

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Project Management Life-Cycle

Technique in which a product, process, or system development is divided into stages and separated by gates Each stage is a continuation of the developmentEach gate is a check point to determine if development is progressing as desired and if it should move to the next stage

Initiate Scope

Business Case/Plan

Concept Project LaunchApprovals

Development

Launch

Testing/Validation

MonitorControlSustain

PrototypePre Screen Improve

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Portfolio Management

GoalsIdentify a variety of portfolio goals across our client’s organization using portfolio management solutions. The organizational goals could include:o Create single source of all existing IT assets, initiatives and potential investment opportunitieso Provide visibility of projects and relative value to Senior Management instead of an independent

reviewo Identify the best mix of projects faster to enable business processeso Facilitate executive decision makingo Manage organizational budgets and prioritize projects relative to the overall budget

Establishing portfolio management processes will enable our client to provide stakeholders with better insight to the ongoing spend and future investment in IT products and services Gaining insight into our client’s portfolio’s program, projects and applications enable the portfolio manager to align IT assets with the IT strategyFrom the CEO to the Project Manager, all stakeholders will understand the projects within the portfolio and how they align with IT strategy…& most importantly to Academy Consulting Group Client’s BEST INTEREST

BenefitsSenior Management Team (SMT) will have centralized information that improves their understanding of the projects within their portfolioPMO and Project Managers closely monitor costsRedundant projects are identified and project scope is modified to combine with other related initiatives

IT Portfolio Management Requires Measuring Risk and Reward with the Yearly IT Budget

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Portfolio Management

The MethodologyDevelop and manage the process design to help our clients acquire and view information about all of its projects, then sort and prioritize each project according to certain criteria, such as strategic value, impact on resources, and cost

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Supply Chain Management Solutions

ACG can provide value for projects operating at any supply chain maturity level and at all stages of the project lifecycle. Our offerings include:

End-to-end supply chain assessment Requirements Gathering and DefinitionLean Six Sigma improvement to existing processesImplementation of WMS / TMS / Supply Chain visibility solutionsERP / SAP / Testing Services

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Supply Chain Management Example

Fortune 100 Consumer Goods Manufacturer / Distributor

Performed:Time Study AnalysisReasonable Expectancy AnalysisStorage and Movement AnalysisInventory AnalysisEquipment AnalysisLayout / Operational Analysis

Implemented:Warehouse Management System (WMS)Commercial Best PracticesNew Inventory and Storage MethodsLabor StandardsTechnology AdvancementsNew Facility Layout

Results – now the rubber hits the road!Space – 250k Sq Ft expansion eliminatedLabor – reduction in 52% total hours annuallyInventory - $13.2M first year savings / 47% total reductionOn-Time Delivery – improved from 77% to 99.8%Inventory Accuracy – improved from 51% to 99.7%

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IT Services – ERP / SAP

ACG has experience and deep knowledge in a broad range of consulting areas,

including ERP backbone, process re-engineering, business and supply chain

management. Our consultants have held lead roles in many of these fields during their

years in industry and keep up with recent developments through continuing education

and hands-on experience at client assignments. ACG will bring objectivity to your

environment and facilitate your team's progress towards your goals via:

Analysis: evaluating the need and justification for an ERP systemPlanning: building the road map for a successful ERP implementation that meets targeted objectivesImplementation: implementing ERP suites, including database management, development tools, applications server and business intelligenceCustom Development and Upgrades: providing for technology and applications upgrades and other modernization activitiesManaged Services: providing a full range of outsourcing services, including data center and application hosting, DBA monitoring, and technical support and evolution

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IT Services – Application Testing

ACG offers an effective combination of quality assurance services, Best Practices in outsourcing, and a wide range of knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional results. We provide services to help your business on different levels — from functional testing of small web applications, to setting up a dedicated team within your company, or even the complete outsourcing of all your QA needs.

Full Lifecycle Testing

Functional Testing

Performance and Stress Testing

Security Testing

Test Automation

QA Process Audit Improvement

In-House QA Team Setup (Testing Center of Excellence)

Usability and GUI Testing

Documentation Services

Issue Tracking Database Management

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IT Services – Application Testing

Application Testing Services from ACG cover a complete range of QA needs for clients all over the world:

Software development companies who need additional resources and expertise for testing their software solutions and products

System integrators who need independent testing (IV&V) of their software during the full development lifecycle (especially when development and testing are outsourced to different companies)

Companies that need an independent QA provider to perform software product acceptance and certification

Companies and individuals who want to test their turnkey solution - a website, any desktop software or hardware system

ACG possesses a variety of testing solutions and time proven methodologies to match your QA needs. Where no standard approach is suitable, we use our experience and ingenuity to provide a cost-effective solution and achieve maximum value for your business.

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IT Services – Other Areas

Academy Consulting Group provides services and support services in the following areas:

Systems Administrator

Networking / Networking Engineers

Security / Security Engineers

Legacy Systems Support, Testing, and Integration

AS400 Integration / AS400 Migration / AS400 Testing

Database Administrator / Database Support / Data Center Management

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Lean Six Sigma Improvement

ACG can improve the performance of projects and internal corporate processes through Lean Six SigmaACG can transform existing processes by eliminating waste, improving performance, and reducing variance from desired outcomesLean Six Sigma improvements to an existing process can be a lower risk and lower cost alternative to software based solutions

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Leveraging Commercial Best Practices

Client & Industry Experience / Best Practices

PublicSector

PrivateSector

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Client & Industry Experience - Government / Public

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Client & Consultant Experience

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Thank You

David N. Dadich Noah J. Halkins President & CEO Vice President, Consulting Services717-451-0376 [email protected] [email protected]

Laura A. Corbin Mike SchmidtCorporate Administrator Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions330-204-5801 [email protected] [email protected]

Website: www.academyconsultinggroup.com

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David N. Dadich, CSCP, PMP: President & CEO

ProfileUnited States Military Academy Graduate / Former Military Officer - Proven Operations and Supply Chain Executive with extensive experience concentrated on Lean/Six Sigma & Toyota Production System improvement methodologies, efficiency gain, and cost reduction, while increasing overall organizational productivity and revenue.

Key AccomplishmentsProject Executive for FEMA Logistics Management Transformation Initiative (LMTI) to redesign end to end supply chainProgram Manager for Washington Metro Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) warehousing and distribution redesign with Maximo and Manhattan’s Warehouse Management System (WMS)Business Development Executive responsible for growing existing Logistics programs from $3.2M/year to over $35M/yearProgram Executive for GSA Transportation Management System (TMS)Director of Supply Chain Management responsible for organization’s reduction of inventory, increase in utilization, reduction of overall supply chain costs, and productivity increaseProposal Development Executive responsible for over $102M / year in solicitation responseDirect Program Manager for 18 private fortune 100 companies and 12 public sector organizations resulting on over $275M per year in cost savingsAuthor of “Managing Tomorrow”Member of APICS Corporate Advisory Board

Industry’s ServedFederal Government / Defense Industry / HealthcarePrivate IndustryManagement Consulting / Program ManagementLogistics and Supply Chain / RFID / RTLS / RTALDistribution and Manufacturing / WMS / TMSBusiness Development / Proposal DevelopmentDirectional / Strategic Positioning and Initiatives

ACG Leadership Profiles

• BS, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY• Executive MBA, Indiana University• MSM, Oakland City University• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) • Project Management Institute (PMP) Certified• Toyota Production Systems Certified

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Noah J. Halkins, CSCP, PMP, Vice President of Consulting Services

ProfileMr. Halkins combines technical and communication skills with a functional business background to provide consulting support to all areas of an organization. He is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional, trained in multiple ERP systems, and the Rational Toolsuite. He is a subject matter expert on system testing, business process development, business process improvement, and S&OP.

Key AccomplishmentsDocumented and redesigned over 80 business processes for a medium sized construction industry companyProvided training, set-up, data conversion, go live, and general end user support for ERP implementation at a medium sized construction industry companyGathered system requirements and participated in selection process of 3rd party ERP system for a medium sized construction industry companyCreated Training Plan and Budget for roll out of ERP implementation for a medium sized construction industry companyDeveloped brand level forecasting technique to reduce supply side risk for a large Consumer Healthcare CompanyManaged multiple large brand level S&OP meetings for a large Consumer Healthcare CompanyDeveloped and executed system test plans for large scale Public and Private sector system implementationsManaged over 100 issues to resolution for DoD-DFAS financial supply chain systemTrained and assisted with implementation of DoD-DFAS financial supply chain system at over 20 DoD sitesDesigned and developed analysis to reduce fuel costs and maintenance for the largest privately owned refrigerated rail fleet

Industry’s ServedFederal Government / Defense IndustryConstruction IndustryConsumer Goods IndustrySales and Operations PlanningLogistics and Supply Chain SAP / ERP SystemsManagement Consulting / Program Management

• BS Supply Chain and Information Systems, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)• System Testing Subject Matter Expert• PMP Certified• Public Trust Clearance

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Michael E. Schmidt, CSCP, PMP, Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions

ProfileMr. Schmidt analyzes, develops, and implements Supply Chain Management and ERP solutions for both the public and commercial sectors. He is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt trained. He is a subject matter expert on warehouse management systems with extensive integration experience.

Key AccomplishmentsManaged the roll out of a new ERP system to 17 Offices of a large industrial services companyLead the successful implementation of an Electronic Content Management system at a large industrial services companyManaged the ERP Selection Process for a large industrial services companyImproved and standardized he HR, Purchasing, Inventory, Equipment Management , and Document Storage processes across all locations at a large industrial services companyImproved FEMA’s outbound performance at the distribution center level by reducing pick & load cycle time and improving yard management. Improved equipment performance and consistency by standardizing FEMA’s maintenance schedules across the organizationStreamlined FEMA’s supply chain management system’s helpdesk and support processes, improving resolution time and tracking accuracy. Designed and Implemented a Point of sale supplies re-ordering system for all Defense CommissariesAuthor for several winning large federal client proposals including GoArmyEd and GSA TMSProposal Manager for winning AMC BRAC RFID asset tracking system

Industry’s ServedFederal Government / Defense IndustryPrivate Industry / Industrial Services / ConstructionBusiness Development / Proposal DevelopmentDistribution and Manufacturing / WMS / TMSSAP / ERP SystemsLogistics and Supply Chain / RFIDManagement Consulting / Program Management

• BS Supply Chain Mgmt., University of MD, College Park• BS, Marketing, University of MD, College Park • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)• WMS Subject Matter Expert• Public Trust Clearance• PMP Certified

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Types of Clients / Partners

Clients who need assistance / expertise within:o Supply Chain Managemento Project Managemento Operations / Improvemento Trainingo SAP / ERP Solutioningo Application Testing for Systems Implementationo Moving past the “Status Quo”

Partners who need assistance with:o Meeting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) needs in their existing or future

projects (Public Sector)o Supply Chain Management / Project Management / Operations / Trainingo SAP / ERP Solutioningo Application Testing for Systems Implementation

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