Avicon Partners with DeCava Consulting to Strengthen Organizational Service Offering.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2003 Partnership Teams Experts in Supply Chain and Technology with Organizational Development for Supply Chain Transformation Avicon, architects of the new supply chain, today announced a partnership with DeCava Consulting, an organizational development consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a . This synergistic partnership supplements Avicon's supply chain process and technology expertise with organizational development expertise. Organizational development is often overlooked and yet is critical to successful supply chain transformation. Avicon analyzes a supply chain DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. utilizing Avicon's PICO Pico (pē`kō) [Port.,=peak], island (1991 pop. 15,129), 167 sq mi (433 sq km), Horta dist., in the N Atlantic, one of the central Azores. It takes its name from the volcanic mountain, Pico Alto [high peak], which rises to 7,711 ft (2,350 m). (TM) framework, which assesses the supply chain from four different yet interrelated in·ter·re·late tr. & intr.v. in·ter·re·lat·ed, in·ter·re·lat·ing, in·ter·re·lates To place in or come into mutual relationship. in views: Process; Information; Cash and Organization. DeCava Consulting analyzes the people, process and priorities of a business entity. Avicon then configures DNA building blocks into a supply chain integrated operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. that is targeted to achieve that entity's specific business objectives. Together DeCava and Avicon have developed and defined Avicon's Supply Chain "Organizational" DNA which consists of distinguishing organizational strategies and capabilities practiced by supply chain leaders. The two companies work together on developing and implementing the organizational components of a specific company's supply chain operating system. "Our partnership with DeCava Consulting is focused on the 'Organizational' view of the supply chain," said Dave Demers, president of Avicon. "DeCava's skills augment our own and help ensure our customers have a motivated workforce, customer loyalty and revenue growth." "Understanding and resolving organizational issues such as customer care strategies, cross-functional management, and staff accountability are key components in achieving a company's financial goals," said Patrick Sullivan, partner, at DeCava Consulting. "Our partnership with Avicon ensures that our customers receive the substantial expertise to build strong, committed organizations with customer-focused strategies to achieve and sustain supply chain transformation." About DeCava Consulting Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts This article is about the city of Cambridge in Massachusetts. For the English university town, see Cambridge, England. For other places, see Cambridge (disambiguation). Cambridge, Massachusetts is a city in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts, United States. , DeCava Consulting was founded to help companies build relationships that turn customers into advocates for their products and services. DeCava Consulting helps companies translate customer oriented strategies into profitable action by mobilizing people to respond and participate. DeCava Consultants are experienced professionals who have held leadership positions in a variety of industries and have developed, managed and implemented operational strategy. DeCava's customers include: Benjamin Moore This article is about the American bishop. For the British biochemist, see Benjamin Moore (biochemist). Benjamin Moore (1748 – 1816) was the second bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. , Century Communications, Fidelity Investments Fidelity Investments is a group of privately held companies in the financial services industry. It is made up by two independent but closely cooperating companies, Fidelity Management and Research Corporation (FMR Co. , Gencorp, Honeywell International, State Street Corporation and Visa International. About Avicon Avicon, architects of the new supply chain, designs and implements supply chain strategies and architects the underlying business processes and IT solutions that bring those strategies to life. Avicon's customers include Boston Acoustics, Cisco Systems, EMC Corporation, Enterasys Networks, Hard Rock Cafe Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of casual dining restaurants. It was founded in 1971 by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, and their first Hard Rock Cafe opened near Hyde Park Corner in London, in a former Rolls Royce car dealerships showroom close to Hyde Park, where in 1979 they began to , Hewlett Packard, Kuehne & Nagel, Lucent, NMS See NetWare Management System. Communications, Nortel Networks, Schenker, Siemens, and United Technologies Corporation. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Avicon is on the web at www.avicon.com. PICO is a trademark of Avicon. All companies and products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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