Education & Training - Online or Onsite.

Inventory Control, Bar-Coding, Software Systems, Warehousing.

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About Dan Belanger

My Overall Experience

OVERALL

Training and Education in Operating Business Areas - The School of Dan.
Recommendations in the areas of of Work Flow, Product Flow, and Human Resource Allocation.
Inventory Control and Management.
Warehousing Dynamics and Space Utilization.
Business Software Systems - I've worked with 63 Software Solutions.
Bar-Code Technology Deployment and Training. Labeling, Printers, Scanning devices.
Procurement of the most Effective Scanning Devices, Labels, and Bar-Code Printers.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Inventory Control and Management Best Practices.
Warehouse Space Improvements.
Work Flow, and Product Flow Studies and Recommendations.
Human Resource Allocation.
Manager training.
Staff Training.
Software Use Improvements. Getting the most out of your software system.

TECHNOLOGY

Bar-Code Technology.
Labeling - GS1, QR, LINEAR.
RF and RFID Scanning Devices.
Labeling Printers and Media.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

Both Fixed and Consumable Assets.
Database Setup Best Practices.
Stop Inventory Loss.

WAREHOUSING

Performance Studies and Management.
Layouts.
Space Optimization.
Facilitator.
Product Location Labeling.

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Performance Studies and Management.
Getting the Most from your Software System.
Finding the Right Software System.
Developing Effective Database Structures.
Implementing your Software System.

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My Approach

You'll talk with me either by email or phone and together we'll decide if working together will bring benefit. We'll decide if you need Specific Project help or Consulting/Advisory Work.

For Consulting/Advisory Work

- I will conduct a comprehensive study to identify identify gaps and opportunities, a comprehensive report that includes a project plan with timelines and milestones, a cost analysis, and a schedule.

- I will deliver a report of my Observations, Conclusions, and Recommendations.

For Specific Project Work

- Together we'll decide on the scope and timeline.

- I'll provide a not to exceed, all inclusive price.

- I will deliver the expected results.

My Methods

- My Incremental Benefit Model coupled with my suite of quality products you will ensure you arrive at your destination, in a timely and accurate fashion.

- I apply technology and proven methods all the time ensuring your human resource is on board with the improvements.

- I'm known as a teacher with the skill of deploying complex processes with a segmented approach that encourages participation of all involved. I'm know for my innovative ideas and solutions.

Dan's Rules... What Always Works!

"If you're losing a penny a transaction, you're not going to make it up in volume."

"The number one detriment to effective productivity is fragmented focus."

"The number one error in controlling inventory is focusing on dollars."

"Dead inventory is the grand illusion of them all. Perhaps it has no value, but that is by choice. Inventory is never dead."

"Performing a task thirty times at one business does not equate to performing the task one time at thirty businesses. Consider the dynamics and nuances of thirty different businesses."

"Contingency plans are good things. Life happens."

"It's never all or nothing. I'll take 70% of something rather than 100% of nothing every time."

"Prevention Overrules Treatment. Maintenance Rules!"

"Short Term Inconvenience; Long Term Benefit."

"Chance Favors the Prepared Mind."

Why Me?

TESTIMONIALS - I HAVE MANY IN ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS...

"Dan, I wanted to tell you what a pleasure it is working with you. Our RF Mobile Device arrived on time and is already in use. Your customer service is outstanding!

-Director of Operations, Food Bank, Tennessee.

"Hey Dan, I just wanted to bring you up to date with the end results of your recommendations in the warehouse using Prelude. We have eliminated a huge amount of waste and inefficiencies. We have vastly improved the organization of our inventory both in parts and whole-goods. I would estimate that we have improved floor space by at least 50%. This is to say we have opened up the entire warehouse for any future opportunities. We have had numerous compliments from our vendors and other distributors who have visited us over the course of the last several months. Thanks for coming to our rescue."

- Sales and Operations Manager, Outdoor Power Equipment Distributor, Florida.

"Dan, the inventory accuracy has gone from low 80's to slightly over 96% and is climbing with each cycle. The in-house order tracking ability has made our Inventory Control lives easier than we could have imagined. Plus, the amount of shipping errors has dropped off considerably from our Pre-WMS days." - Inventory Control Manager, Pennsylvania.

"Dan's ability to integrate distribution systems and state of the art technology has enable our company to achieve higher quality and efficiency levels. His value added expertise was clearly evident which contributed to a timely and extremely successful project." - Vice President of Operations, Pennsylvania.

"Dan, your Branch Manager training class is very well organized, it was very well related and seen through my eyes from the branch experience and not management side of corporate. You are extremely professional and knowledgeable." - Branch Manager near Sacramento, California.

"Dan has been much more than a consultant and adviser to my start-up courier and warehousing venture. His insight in those key areas has proven invaluable as he has helped me to navigate some critical decisions. I would recommend Dan in any capacity to any business requiring guidance and solutions in his many areas of logistics implementation and expertise." - President Logistics, 3PL, Delivery Service, Nevada.

"Dan, I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how grateful we are for all of the assistance you provided during the conversion from our legacy system to the Epicor Prophet 21 Commerce Center platform. We realize that most conversions probably involve you more than we did, but you still serviced us as though we were your top customer". - Director of Marketing, Sign Manufacturer, Distributor, and Installation company, Michigan.

SOFTWARE - A SAMPLING OF PRODUCTS I'VE WORKED ON...