Project-Based Consulting Ideal for multi-layered projects that require dedicated consulting resources over a pre-planned span of time. Do you have general business management issues that are impeding progress? Do you need help finding cost savings opportunities? Does your organization lack a viable strategic planning process? Is improving your Supply Chain a high priority? We can help with: Forecasting Inventory planning and reduction Sourcing and vendor management Purchasing and cost negotiation Does your business need additional resources for IT projects? We can help with: Business requirements/analysis Project management/facilitation The Consulting Garage can help with all of these challenges and more. Here are a few examples of projects we've done recently for our clients: Successfully performed as a project lead and subject matter expert for a multi-million dollar cost savings effort, documenting and assessing current practices and recommending improved processes for future implementation. Assessed opportunities, developed and recommended both short- and long-term actions for cost savings, organizational structural improvements, and value chain alignments. The short-term savings opportunities were 10 times the cost of the consulting engagement, and longer-term opportunities are in the millions of dollars. Served as the lead business analyst and primary creator/author of the business requirements for a new suite of client-facing reports that will dramatically improve the visibility and utility of decision-making information. Project-based consulting has a formal process. Introductory session to discuss the issues and the resources that may be needed. We prepare a draft agreement, timeline/plan, and cost estimate/payment terms for review. Both parties agree on the particulars and sign the final agreement.

Consulting on Demand (COD) Easy access to the Consulting Garage's expertise for as little as a 30 minute block of time whenever you need it. Do you need a sounding board for a new idea or policy? Do you want an objective 3rd party to look at something you're too close to and give you honest feedback? Do you need ideas for a report or a strategic/project plan? Are you too busy to research an issue? Get quick, high quality feedback from a trusted source which you can use when you need it. To help get you thinking about how you might use the Consulting Garage's COD service, here are a few examples of what we've done for other clients: Reviewed new business proposals and generated basic business models reflecting the opportunity. Evaluated partnership proposals and 3rd party agreements. Advised on organizational structures and change management approaches. Attended and/or facilitated key business meetings. Developed business strategy frameworks to set priorities and budgetary goals. Developed pricing models for products. Documented cost structures and P&L's for products and profit centers. Created basic PowerPoint presentations for client proposals. COD is easy to do, and works like this: Basic agreement is put in place to document: Consulting Garage's hourly rate and payment terms. Non-disclosure and confidentiality to protect both parties. Monthly billing for COD time used.