The Profit Planning Group does not provide any consulting services. However, we are happy to refer you to the following list of distribution-oriented consultants who are well respected in their given fields. Upon selection of a particular consulting firm, you will be linked to their website.

Accounts Receivable Management

A/R Management Group, Inc.--Developers of systems to maximize credit sales while minimizing risk and improving cash flow. Emphasizes the idea of turning a cost center into a profit center.

Main Contact: Abe WalkingBear Sanchez
www.armg-usa.com

Channel and Operations Management

Michael E. Workman Associates -- Assists distributors and manufacturers in channel management, sales and marketing programs and operations management.

Main Contact: Mike Workman
www.mworkman.com

E-Commerce

Merrifield Consulting Group -- Assists firms in understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with e-commerce.

Main Contact: Bruce Merrifield
www.merrifield.com

Inventory

The Distribution Team -- Full-service providers of inventory, purchasing and logistical support.  Primary focus is in developing step-by-step approaches to free up cash from excess inventory.

Main Contact: Scott Stratman
www.distributionteam.com

Sales and Sales Management

Indian River Consulting Group, Inc. -- Provides both educational programs and consulting in sales, sales management and compensation systems.

Main Contact: Michael Marks
www.ircg.com

Sales and Sales Training

Corporate Strategies, Inc. -- Provides assistance in planning, implementing and evaluating sales systems, including quota setting, compensation plans and sales training. In addition, provides training program design and implementation for all company positions.

Main Contact: Charles Holmes
www.corstrat.org

Supply Chain Management

W. R. McCleave & Associates -- Assists manufacturing and distribution companies in evaluating and streamlining their supply chain relationships to reduce costs, improve quality and increase output. Provides consulting, speaking, training, and research support.

Main Contact: Bill McCleave
www.blazingchannels.com

Telemarketing

Peg Fisher and Associates -- Specializes in the reengineering of sales and service operations to incorporate outbound telesales, including analyzing existing customer service operations to recommend best practices, support needs and training of front-line managers and staff.

Main Contact: Peg Fisher
www.pegfisher.com

Family Business Advisor and Employee Assessments

Challenges, Inc. -- Challenges, Inc. Offers custom-built strategies to family-owned companies to reduce family conflict, increase performance, ensure your company’s longevity and value. In addition, they also provide online assessments that can help you decrease turnover and increase employee productivity.

Main Contact: Lauren Owen
www.challengesinc.com