SMI's Strategic Consulting Group

Value Assessment

The internal competition for capital intensive projects can be overwhelming and complex. SMI’s Strategic Consulting Group can provide insightful and objective analysis based on empirical and market driven data to provide you with better information to make the right long term business decisions.
We accomplish this by researching your competitors, creating financial and operational metrics to compare you with them, identify your strengths and opportunities and then focus in on actionable strategies to bridge the gap and increase your company’s shareholder value.
We call this the Value Assessment diagnosis. For a sample of an SMI Value Assessment deliverable, click here.

Diagnostic Assessment

Are you maximizing your JD Edwards investment? SMI's Diagnostic Assessment is designed to quickly identify JD Edwards functionality under utilized that could significantly improve your operations and decrease costs. From period-end-close, to job cost, to payroll and many other areas underutilized by the typical JD Edwards user, SMI has a wealth of industry leading practices to dive improved efficiency through your existing investments.

Building the Business Case

Trying to determine the business case for your next upgrade? Maybe this is an undertaking you only are presented with every five years or so. At SMI we understand the reality of competing demands on your company's limited capital resources, so presenting a solid business case for an upgrade it critical for the project's successful evaluation and adoption. SMI performs this assessment dozens of times every year and we have a wealth of experience at identifying and presenting the relevant points for a successful project proposal.