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Summertime parties can be fun and entertaining, especially if they involve any type of barbecue or a pool. So, why not make your outfit and makeup fun enough to match your summertime parties?
One party in particular is soon approaching, your Fourth of July party to be exact. Not quite sure what you'll be rocking in five days? Don't sweat it, Julia and I have got you covered from outfit to beauty inso to you Fourth of July party ready!
One thing that can definitely be a little kitschy is anything outfit or bikini that literally portrays the American flag. But, it's the Fourth of July, so if you're wanting to pull off that American flag shirt, shorts, bikini, headband, you name it, now's the time to do it. Seriously, it'll be cute! And you can always style it any way you like.
Usually I try to stay away from anything that's categorized as kitsch, unless I'm doing it on purpose. But, that's the point right? Just in case you're wondering what kitsch even is, here's the definition provided by google:
art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.
"the lava lamp is an example of sixties kitsch"
considered to be in poor taste but appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.
"the front room is stuffed with kitsch knickknacks, little glass and gilt ornaments"
So, how do you style that American flag shirt you've been eyeing at the mall, or the one you may already have in your closet? Well, it depends on where you'll be wearing it. Most likely, you'll be at a barbecue, cookout or pool party this Fourth of July, and maybe even at a fireworks show later in the evening.
If you'll be at a bbq or pool party, you'll want to avoid wearing jeans in this summer heat. Unless you know you'll be in the shade or mostly indoors. Instead, opt for some denim shorts (of any length or color) and some cute espadrilles or wedges to give that summertime party feeling to whole look.
It can get chilly at night, though, which is where your jeans come into play. You'll also want to avoid getting mosquito bites at night, and wearing longer pants will help you do just that! To get the summertime look with long denim, roll or cuff your denim at the ankles. This will give your denim a beach-y feel, which will enhance the summertime look.
Your American flag shirt should match any denim you currently have folded or hanging up in your closet, so don't fret.
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Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner Pen
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Dose of Colors Liquid Lipstick in Kiss of Fire
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The Fourth is all about wearing your patriotism proudly! From star-studded denim to American Flag attire, no doubt we'll be representing our country's colors head to toe. This year, color match with your cosmetics! Whether you're all about the full-flag uniform, or are piecing together any scrap of red, white, and blue, this simple, yet still glamorous, look will give you the patriotic pizazz you're looking for.
Step 1: Prime
I prepped my face with a few spritz of the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water across my T-zone and cheeks. The water is sensitive enough to mist over eyelids, but I prefer a separate primer that's specifically designed for eyeshadow application in that region.
Step 2: Brows
I've grown accustomed to beginning at the brows and working my way to the eyes and face, so naturally this was my starting point. First, I comb my brows and outline from the lower brow head to the tail with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz. For a more natural look, I'd usually just fill in any spacing with this same tool, but for dramatic purposes, I swiped over a coat of Maybelline's Brow Drama Pomade. Tip: If you're going for a bolder brow, purchase one shade darker than your natural color.
Step 3: Eyeshadow
Ah, my favorite part of the process. My Holy Grail eyeshadow primer as of late has been the Milani Prime Shield. It's actually a face primer on the whole, but I used it on my lids when I ran out of the Too Faced Shadow Insurance primer, and haven't looked back since. You'll feel it as soon as you dab a bit onto your forefinger; by using this as a base, product will literally glide over each lid without a crease in sight.
I coated the entire lid with the Urban Decay NAKED Palette's shadow in Virigin. It's such a gorgeous, sheer pink that provides the slightest bit of shimmer. To create a sharp cut crease, I moved a smaller eyeshadow brush from the inner tear duct to the outside corner of the lid with Gunmetal, adding Creep from the outside in, about halfway across the crease. It's a nice contrast that's subtly bold for the perfect pop of color.
I'm a big fan of shine, so, dipping my middle finger in the shade Sin, I dabbed along the lash line for a gorgeous hint of glitz. Add as little or as much as you'd like because baby, you're a firework. Shine bright.
Step 4: Eyeliner and Mascara
I had big plans for a bold lip, so I kept my liner skinny and sleek to balance out the look. Using the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner Pen, I used its precision tip to glide from the center of my lash line to the outer corner, circling back to connect from the center to the inner tear duct. Again, keeping lashes lax, I used the MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara's mini wand to expand lashes without layering on too much pigment.
Step 5: Face
For this particular tutorial, I decided to test out the Mehron Celebre Pro HD Cream Foundation. I've never used a cream foundation, but I loved this product as it applied evenly and made my skin look almost naturally flawless. In terms of contour, I've started really experimenting with Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour palette (this must be the month of cream products for me). Again, a lightweight cream blends immaculately. I'm sort of obsessed with how fast the look all came together with a few minutes of blotting with a beauty sponge under my cheek bones and along the sides of my nose.
Step 6: Lipstick
OK so a red lip for The Fourth isn't exactly revolutionary, but you'll never go wrong with this classic pick. The Dose of Colors Kiss of Fire is a lovely shade of red, with pink undertones that settle what would be an extremely bold hue so that it can be worn at the pool, going to a BBQ, or bar.


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OFFICE DEPOT REPORTS A $1.54Bln LOSS IN 4thQ
OFFICE DEPOT REPORTS A $1.54Bln LOSS IN 4thQ
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Office Depot posts $1.54 Bln loss in Q4
products supplier Office Depot, Inc. Tuesday morning reported a hefty
$1.54 billion loss for the fourth quarter compared to a profit last
year, hurt by goodwill and impairment charges as well as a 15% sales
decline amid lower spending by retail customers in a weak U.S. economy.
The tough economy has had its impact on office supplies as well with
recession leading to fewer customers and smaller purchases. Following
the announcement, the company's stock is trading down more than 25%.
Fourth Quarter Results
Delray Beach, Florida-based company reported a net loss of $1.54
billion or $5.64 per share for the fourth quarter, compared to net
earnings of $18.77 million or $0.07 per share in the prior-year
quarter.The results for the latest quarter include non-cash charges
totaling $1.27 billion or $4.54 per share recorded for goodwill and
trade name impairments, and pre-tax charges totaling $167 million or
$0.37 per share for actions taken as part of the strategic business
review announced in December 2008 and the plan announced in 2005.On an
adjusted basis, the company reported a net loss of $198.9 million or
$0.73 per share, compared to net earnings of $26.6 million or $0.10 per
share in the year-ago quarter.On average, fifteen analysts polled by
Thomson Reuters expected the company to incur a loss of $0.06 per
share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.Total
company sales for the fourth quarter decreased 15% to $3.27 billion
from $3.87 billion in the same quarter last year, and missed ten Wall
Street analysts' consensus estimate of $3.47 billion.
Peer Performance
Office Depot's peers, Naperville, Illinois-based OfficeMax, Inc.last
week reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $396.0 million or $5.21 per
share, compared to a profit last year, on significant non-cash charges,
particularly related to impairment of goodwill, trade names and store
fixed assets in the contract and retail segments. On an adjusted basis,
the company's profit plunged, while total sales declined 14.3% to $1.88
billion from $2.2 billion last year.Another larger peer, Framingham,
Massachusetts-based office products giant Staples Inc. is scheduled to
release fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, March 11.
Analysts project earnings of $0.42 per share, lower than last year's
$0.47 per share, on revenues of $6.85 billion that represents a growth
of 28.6% from prior year's $5.32 billion.
Segmental Details
American retail division sales dropped 17% to $1.39 billion from the
year-ago quarter, while comparable store sales in the 1,207 stores in
the U.S. and Canada decreased 18%. Operating loss for the segment was
$119.3 million, compared to operating profit of $23.5 million a year
ago.Meanwhile, the North American business solutions division reported
a 14% decline in sales to $919.8 million from the prior-year quarter.
Segment operating loss was $28.2 million, compared to operating profit
of $0.8 million last year.The International division also reported a
15% decline in sales to $963.5 million from the same quarter last year,
while sales in local currency decreased by 4%.Operating profit for the
segment dropped to $10.0 million from $59.6 million last year.
Other Metrics
loss for the fourth quarter was $1.65 billion, sharply wider than
$11.12 million in the prior-year quarter.Gross profit for the quarter
was $829.1 million, down from $1.02 billion in the year-ago quarter,
while gross margin percentage declined 100 basis points to 25.4% from
26.4% in the year-ago quarter.Expenses for the third quarter include
goodwill and trade name impairments charge of $1.27 billion and other
asset impairments of $202.52 million.The company ended the fourth
quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $155.75 million, compared to
$222.95 million at end of the prior-year quarter.
During the
fourth quarter, Office Depot opened two new stores, closed ten, and
relocated one store, bringing the total store count to 1,267. The
company also remodeled eleven tores in the quarter.In December, the
company said it anticipates taking charges in the fourth quarter 2008
and in 2009 totaling in a range between $270 million and $300 million,
related to the planned closure of 112 underperforming retail stores in
North America within three months, reducing Office Depot's North
American store base to 1,163, as well as cash and future cash charges
comprising principally of fixed asset write-offs and lease reserves on
closed stores.
Office Depot, with annual sales of approximately
$15.1 billion, and about 49,000 employees, then had noted that it is
contemplating further actions, which are expected to result in
additional charges to be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2008 and
into 2009. These actions include the assessment of tangible and
intangible assets, including the annual goodwill evaluation, and
potentially restructuring businesses.
Full-Year Highlights
fiscal 2008, Office Depot reported a net loss of $1.48 billion or $5.42
per share, compared to net earnings of $395.62 million or $1.43 in the
prior year.Adjusted loss for the period was $112.7 million or $0.41 per
share, compared to net earnings of $423.8 million or $1.54 per share in
fiscal 2007. Analysts expected the company to report full-year 2008
earnings of $0.23 per share.Sales for the year decreased 7% to $14.50
billion from $15.53 billion in the previous year. The Street was
looking for revenues of 14.69 billion for fiscal year 2008.
Stock Quote
Tuesday's regular trading session, ODP is trading at $1.08, down $0.37
or 25.52% on a volume of 4.43 million shares. The stock has been
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10 clever little burgers to pass around
Sliders are little morsels that are perfect for serving up to a gigantic number of friends. Like on Australia Day for instance.
Okay, so these 'little burgers' are actually called 'sliders' in the States. I thought calling them sliders might be a bit too confusing for us Aussies. I could see you there thinking "why on earth does she want to make 10 different slippery dips" or some such. Maybe.
Then again, you are probs way more sophisticated than me and already know that sliders are little morsels that are perfect for serving up to a gigantic number of friends. Like on Australia Day for instance. Picture all those little burgers going into mouths without even having to bypass a plate or a fork. Such clever entertaining – satisfying, but with lots less washing up and no need for plastic plates that wreck havoc on our teetering environment (hot lately, anyone?).
So, serve up a lamb slider this Australia Day… and slip slide the day away!
10 clever little burgers to pass around
December Food: Eleven Uber Delicious Sliders To Make
(Seafood bite: Crab cake sliders with pineapple kiwi salsa. Via How Sweet It Is)
(Party favourite: Andouille slider burgers with caramelized onions and creole mayo. Via Southern Girl's Kitchen)
(Vego deliciousness: Smokey tempeh sliders. Via Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes)
(Appetiser: Mini beef and sage sliders. Via Rachael Ray Mag)
(Easy mince Meatloaf sliders, via Improve Kitchen)
(Tasty Turkey sliders with caramelized onions, via Jelly Toast)
(Sweet 'n' spicy: Asian pulled chicken sliders. Via Healthy Delicious)
(Healthy: Quinoa sliders with avocado cream sauce. Via Damn Delicious)
(Colourful Roast pork sliders, via Laylita's Recipes)
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Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 9 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Location: SADC Alternative Energy Expo Millar Civic Center Houlton, 94 Randall Avenue, Houlton, Maine
For more information: Jon McLaughlin; (207) 521-0157
HOULTON — More than 25 vendors will be showing off the latest in pellet stoves and boilers, heat pumps, solar panels, wood boilers, geothermal systems and more this Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation (SADC) Alternative Energy Expo at the John A. Millar Civic Center in Houlton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"It is our hope to lessen the hold that fossil fuel holds on Aroostook homeowners and businesses," said Jon McLaughlin, executive director for SADC. "The Expo is a great way to showcase all that is possible in the alternative energy business in one convenient location."
Representatives of the Aroostook Partnership for Progress (APP) and Northern Maine Development Commission will be staffing a booth where fair goers can analysis the costs and savings of converting to an alternative heating system.
APP President Bob Dorsey will be one of three featured speakers at the event. Dorsey will discuss the Mobilize Northern Maine asset based planning initiative, which identified renewable energy as an industry sector to grow the economy of northern Maine.
"Biomass heating it is really important for Aroostook County," Dorsey said. "We have the forest products, the pellet production, the installers, delivery and maintenance, so from an economic perspective it is huge."
Dorsey added, from an APP perspective many different forms of alternative energy make sense for the region.
"From a business retention perspective, anytime we can help a business or resident save money, help the local economy and keep the jobs that are in place now safe, it is all good," he said.
Dorsey will be featured at 10 a.m. Paul Libby will discuss Efficiency Maine and energy audits at noon and at 2 p.m. Machias Savings Bank and County Federal Credit Union will discuss financing your energy project.
Other vendors scheduled to be present include: Daigle Oil Co., Pelletco, Maine Energy Systems, Northeast Pellets, Mechanical Services, Dead River Co., Energy Kinetics, Aroostook Milling Company, Agri-Cal, Inc., Buildings Etc, J.H. McPartland & Sons, Swallow Electric, Woodard & Curran, Tarm USA, Watson Wells/Geothermal of Maine, Northern Refrigeration, Townline Wood Heat, Harbison Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Houlton Water Co., Webb Spray Insulation, Thermal Energy Storage Systems of Maine and Hole in Your Bucket.
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Think Your Organization Is Too Small for ERP? Think Again
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1 Think Your Organization Is Too Small for ERP? Think Again Even today the myth persists that only large businesses should consider implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The truth of the matter paints a far different picture: Successful small businesses have been able to realize the benefits of ERP. Even the organizations with the least effective implementations outperform those without it in terms of process, organizational, and knowledge management capabilities. Business Goals and ERP Strategies Aberdeen recently surveyed over 1,100 small to midsize businesses (SMBs) for its quarterly Aberdeen Business Review, an in-depth analysis of the business goals, challenges, and strategies of a broad spectrum of companies of all sizes and industries. Data was collected in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2009 and then again in the first quarter (Q1) of 2010 and focused on the impact of the economy on businesses and predictions of survey respondents for its recovery. While much of the focus throughout 2009 was on preserving cash flow and sustaining business through the downturn in the economy, early 2010 is marked with optimism and plans for growth. Indeed, the smaller the company, the more likely revenue growth is one of the top two business goals for 2010 (Figure 1). June 2010 Sector Insight Aberdeen s Sector Insights provide strategic perspective and analysis of primary research results by industry, market segment, or geography. Expected Revenue Growth SMBs were optimistic about plans for revenue growth in 2010, with the following average growth projections: Under $50 million: +13.0% $50 million to $100 million: +9.6% $100 million to $250 million: +7.6% Over $250 million: +7.3% Figure 1: Revenue Growth is Top Goal for SMBs 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 58% 49% 46% Under $50 million $50 million to $100 $100 million to $250 million million Company Annual Revenue 43% Over $250 million Sector Definition The sector highlighted in this report is comprised of small to medium size businesses (SMBs). Company size is defined by annual revenues. SMBs are those companies with revenue less than $250 million. Source: Aberdeen Group, April 2010 The Q4 Aberdeen Business Review survey created a baseline against which we can benchmark progress. Part of that baseline was in determining
2 Page 2 adoption rates of enterprise applications, including ERP. While many believe ERP implementation to be relatively pervasive throughout certain sectors, of the 783 SMBs surveyed in Q4, Aberdeen found ERP implemented in only 27%. This percentage varied significantly across different industry sectors, led by manufacturers (63%) and distributors (72%), with service providers (20%) trailing significantly. Additional insight can be gained from Aberdeen's annual ERP survey. Our fifth annual survey is currently underway and we have collected over 350 responses to date from SMBs. While we found growth a business focus for 2010, the need or desire to reduce costs was at the top of the list in terms of business drivers impacting ERP strategies, even for those yet to implement ERP (Figure 2). While ERP can indirectly support growth efforts through efficiencies, the impact of ERP on the bottom line is more direct. Figure 2: Business Drivers Impacting ERP Strategies Must reduce costs We need to be easier to do business with (improve overall customer experience) Need to manage growth expectations 42% 48% 38% 35% 28% 27% Must improve customer response time 13% 25% SMB Pressure to innovate to deliver more value 22% 25% SMB with No ERP Interoperability issues across multiple operating locations 18% 17% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% In addition to cost reduction, customer service and growth expectations have traditionally been the key business drivers behind ERP strategies and this year is no different. Properly implemented, ERP can provide the visibility needed to better service the customer, manage inventory of goods and services to respond faster to demand, and be the vehicle by which business processes can be standardized and streamlined to support growth. If Not ERP, Then What? Aberdeen's ERP survey obviously attracts more participation from those that have invested in ERP and are seeking to improve performance or gain additional benefits. However this year, as in years past, a certain percentage
3 Page 3 of respondents have yet to embark on this undertaking. This year 17% of responding SMBs had yet to take the plunge. The majority of these companies (68%) were small (58% have annual revenues under $25 million and another 10% have revenues between $25 million and $50 million). What do these companies use to run their businesses? Not surprisingly, the ubiquitous spreadsheet tops the list (Figure 3). Figure 3: What do you use to run your business?* Spreadsheets 57% Accounting applications 50% Desktop applications Multiple disparate applications 37% 41% Home-grown applications Legacy applications that would not be considered ERP 22% 20% SMB with No ERP 0% 20% 40% 60% * Participants were asked to select all that apply While many find spreadsheets familiar, and with familiarity comes comfort, there is a certain element of danger inherent in using them to run a business. It is virtually impossible for spreadsheets, by themselves, to offer a complete and auditable system of record. However, among the 17% of SMB, most (92%) use spreadsheets in conjunction with one or more of the other tools listed, most likely stand-alone accounting or desktop applications. While these may provide an added level of discipline, they do not provide the same efficiencies or control afforded by an integrated suite of modules comprising an ERP solution. As a result, we find integrated business applications serve as a complete and auditable system of record in only 8% of SMBs with no ERP. Why Not ERP? The reasons for not having invested in ERP vary, but two reasons take precedence over all others (Figure 4). Almost half of SMBs with no ERP (46%) feel that they have been able to function effectively without it in the past, although almost half (19%) doubt they will be able to continue to function effectively into the foreseeable future. At number two, 41% feel they are too small. Indeed, 92% of those that feel they are too small for ERP have annual revenue under $25 million. Given the focus on growth in 2010 in this segment, there is the distinct possibility that these companies will
4 Page 4 outgrow this sentiment as they outgrow desktop applications and disparate solutions residing either on the desktop or at the enterprise level. Figure 4: Factors Preventing Implementation of ERP* We have been able to function effectively without it in the past We are too small 41% 46% (Internal) effort to implement Cost of software and services We will be able to continue to function effectively without ERP into the Systems are too complicated 6% 26% 20% 19% SMB with No ERP 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% * Participants were asked to select all that apply Cost, complexity, and effort of implementation are also contributing factors. Therefore it is not surprising to find the availability of low cost options being one of the triggers for investing in ERP (Figure 5). Figure 5: What Would Force You to Implement ERP?* Availability of low cost options that minimize my risk 45% Explosive growth 38% Growth beyond a pre-defined threshold 30% Regulatory compliance requirements Mandates from parent company 21% 19% Disastrous event that proves we can't operate effectively Pressure from customers or suppliers for data and collaboration 15% 13% SMB with No ERP 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% * Participants were asked to select all that apply
5 Page 5 Both explosive growth and planned growth beyond a pre-defined threshold may also be the catalyst needed to take the plunge. The optimistic growth objectives of SMBs, combined with specific programs offered by ERP solution providers to reach down market could very well result in significant activity in the coming year, leaving those who choose not to invest trailing with a significant competitive disadvantage. Indeed, Aberdeen research indicates that SMBs that have implemented ERP outperform those that have not in terms of process and organizational capabilities, as well as knowledge and data management. Defining Best-in-Class Performance Aberdeen defines Best-in-Class as the top 20% performance scoring, Industry Average as the middle 50% and Laggards as the bottom 30%. For purposes here we selected several Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that could be used to measure the performance of any company (Table 1). In addition, we also measured the business benefits derived directly from ERP implementations. Table 1: Top Performers Earn Best-in-Class Status Definition of Maturity Class Best-in-Class: Top 20% Industry Average: Middle 50% Laggard: Bottom 30% Mean Class Performance 17% Growth in operating margin 95% Complete and on-time shipments Average Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): 35 Average days to close a month: 2.8 4% Growth in operating margin 91% Complete and on-time shipments Average Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): 43 Average days to close a month: 5.5 2% Decline in operating margin 85% Complete and on-time shipments Average Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): 63 Average days to close a month: 8.8 Although our Best-in-Class criteria did not require the implementation of ERP, in capturing the data presented in Table 2, we asked specifically for the cost savings or schedule improvements obtained as a result of implementing ERP. Indeed, our top performers demonstrated significant gains that can contribute directly to the cost justification and the subsequent Return on Investment (ROI) of ERP.
6 Page 6 Table 2: Sample Business Benefits Derived from ERP Definition of Maturity Class Best-in-Class: Top 20% Industry Average: Middle 50% Laggard: Bottom 30% Mean Class Performance 21% reduction in operating costs 19% reduction in administrative costs 17% reduction in inventory* 16% improvement in schedule compliance* 17% improvement in complete & on-time delivery 14% reduction in operating costs 10% reduction in administrative costs 11% reduction in inventory* 14% improvement in schedule compliance* 14% improvement in complete & on-time delivery 9% reduction in operating costs 5% reduction in administrative costs 11% reduction in inventory* 13% improvement in schedule compliance* 7% improvement in complete & on-time delivery * Manufacturing and distribution companies only Other benefits measured include process and organization capabilities. Figure 6 provides confirmation that even the Laggard SMBs outperform those who have not yet invested in ERP. Figure 6: Process and Organizational Capabilities 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% Best-in-Class Industry Average Laggards No ERP 78% 73% 64% 59% 60% 50% 42% 21% 10% Standardized back office processes MFG operations are integrated with customer service, logistics, delivery
7 Page 7 While very small companies may be able to function effectively without formalizing and standardizing back office processes, as they grow, efficiency and control suffers. Indeed, the top two strategic actions of SMBs responding to our 2010 ERP survey are to standardize as well as streamline and accelerate business processes. These two go hand-in-hand. The more standard the process, the more easily it is automated, adding speed and efficiency. Conversely, work flows and best practices associated with ERP itself can be used as a vehicle for both standardization and streamlining. Those with no ERP also appear to struggle with this capability. For manufacturers in particular, the coordination of disparate functional departments within the organization also has a greater impact as companies grow. While there is certainly a cultural element to this organizational capability, shared data and visibility to that data can foster both coordination and collaboration. An integrated suite of modules that provide a transactional and operational system of record for the business supports both. This is the very definition of ERP. The level of visibility achieved by our Best-in-Class (Figure 7) is virtually impossible to reach without an element of automation provided by business applications. The better integrated these applications are, the better the visibility. "We looked for an ERP solution that would grow with us. While we selected SAP Business One, specifically designed for companies with fewer than 100 employees, I have neither the money nor the patience to migrate to another system when we hire employee number 101. We intend to be on this system for a very long time." ~ Mike Connell, Executive Vice President and co-founder, Bamboo Pipeline Figure 7: Knowledge Management Capabilities 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 60% 49% 41% 26% Best-in-Class Industry Average Laggards No ERP 53% 52% 36% 34% 26% 21% 12% 15% 0% From summary data, decisionmakers can drill down to transactions that form the fiscal & operational audit trail Ability to automatically notify decision-makers when Scheduled activities fail to occur on time Real time visibility into status of all processes from quote to cash How Long Does it Take to Achieve These Benefits? Certainly one of the fears preventing some SMBs from investing in ERP implementation is the belief that implementation must be long and drawn out. Indeed no company should embark on an ERP implementation without
8 Page 8 committing the appropriate resources. Aberdeen research consistently finds Best-in-Class ERP implementations not only have the up-front buy-in across departments, but also have the long term commitment of management even after the initial selection and installation. However, we find top performing ERP implementations follow a more aggressive implementation schedule (Figure 7) and indeed we have anecdotal evidence of implementations that have spanned weeks, not months and years. Allowing too much time for the ERP implementation and risking a loss of focus on the task at hand, can be just as damaging as not allowing enough time. Figure 8: Time from Initial Installation to "Go Live" Months to Go Live Case in Point "We're a small company but part of the selection criteria was that we did not want to outgrow the system we wanted a system that would grow with us. Scalability was very important. We wanted to start out today looking like the big guys. We began the project with a lot of exuberance followed by total fear. Once we got moving the fear went away. "The biggest surprise of our implementation? We never expected to be involved with an SAP implementation. According to the myths, I am not supposed to be here. "Among the lessons learned - plan up front and lean on SAP for best practices. We also didn t do everything in phase one. We focused on things most important to our business." ~ Eric Brown, CEO, Johnson Products 10.2 Best-in-Class Industry Average Laggards Winner of the U.S. Department of Energy 2007 and 2008 Renewable Energy Marketer of the Year award, Sterling Planet is a sustainability pioneer and innovative supplier of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon solutions. Sterling Planet offers comprehensive carbon neutral solutions for businesses, universities, utilities and organizations of all types, bringing together supply and demand side solutions in a rapidly emerging environmental market. The company currently is developing nextgeneration solar and bioenergy projects to produce green power and verified carbon offsets and is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leaders partner, committed to net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its business operations. Since 2001, Sterling Planet has had sales of renewable energy to 2,014 business clients, 68 colleges and universities, 283 government agencies, and 137 utilities, and thousands of residential customers have avoided 48.5 billion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, which compares to taking 4.2 million cars off the road for a year. As you grow, systems can become a hindrance rather than an enabler. I had the advantage of having developed and implemented software in the past," said Mel Jones, President and CEO of Sterling Planet. "I used the philosophy that we would build a solution before we needed it. Otherwise, we were growing so fast that we would have had data spread all over the place. By taking this approach we will grow into the system rather than outgrow it and we will achieve a competitive advantage over others that are not as well equipped to manage their businesses.
9 Page 9 When we began our evaluation we did not have an ERP solution. We were running our accounting on QuickBooks. It was inexpensive and provided just the basics for accounting. We want to go public and feel we would not appear credible to the investment bankers without the proper support for our business. We were way behind in terms of infrastructure. In addition to QuickBooks for accounting, various individuals and departments were using different contact management systems for anything from individual contacts to customer contacts to supplier contacts. Each was used differently. "We considered purchasing separate accounting and CRM solutions, but felt we would have spent too much time and money integrating them and keeping them connected. So we sought out a full enterprise solution. We considered a mid-tier package, but quickly ruled it out. It would have been OK to start but we would have eventually outgrown the system. Ultimately we looked at SAP. Our first perception was SAP software would be too expensive and out of our reach. What we found was that we simply pay by the seat (per user) and that it was far more affordable than we had envisioned. We also thought SAP software to be large and complex but we realized that our business had become complex and we didn t want to implement a solution only to quickly outgrow it. Sterling Planet implemented SAP Business All-in-One utilizing the Fast Start program for financials and CRM. They implemented the solution in six to seven weeks not months. What is the biggest benefit from the ERP solution? According to Jones, "[We have a] much better historical view of the customer not just the last contact, but historically how much have they spent. What have they bought? Have they paid on time? We are growing very fast and new sales people can come up to speed much more quickly. Customer service also has a better view of the customer. This is what a complete system is for. Required Actions While many believe ERP to be out of reach for SMBs, Aberdeen research shows a well-managed ERP implementation can be a continuing source of cost savings and operational improvements which help companies grow and thrive. Even small companies have been able to document the business benefits of ERP, not only in terms of quantifiable cost savings and schedule improvements, but also in terms of standardizing, streamlining, and accelerating business processes. Those without ERP are faced with limited visibility and all but a mere 8% lack integrated business applications that serve as a complete and auditable system of record. Those companies that have postponed, delayed, or decided against taking the plunge into ERP often underperform even the worst performers of those with ERP in terms of process, organizational, and knowledge management capabilities. ERP has become much more affordable in recent years. Those concerned with long and costly implementations should look for options where best practices and standardized implementation
10 Page 10 templates are available. When approaching an ERP implementation, set goals for the project, set aggressive but achievable timetables and, most importantly, measure the results. For more information on this or other research topics, please visit SAP ERP for SME: Not Just For the SME; September 2009 SAP Business ByDesign: Alive and Well; May 2009 Related Research SaaS ERP: Trends and Observations; December 2009 Year ERP 2010; May 2009 Authors: Cindy Jutras, Vice President, Research Fellow & Group Director Zack Westenhoefer, Sr. Research Associate, Enterprise Applications Since 1988, Aberdeen's research has been helping corporations worldwide become Best-in-Class. Having benchmarked the performance of more than 644,000 companies, Aberdeen is uniquely positioned to provide organizations with the facts that matter the facts that enable companies to get ahead and drive results. That's why our research is relied on by more than 2.2 million readers in over 40 countries, 90% of the Fortune 1,000, and 93% of the Technology 500. As a Harte-Hanks Company, Aberdeen plays a key role of putting content in context for the global direct and targeted marketing company. Aberdeen's analytical and independent view of the "customer optimization" process of Harte- Hanks (Information Opportunity Insight Engagement Interaction) extends the client value and accentuates the strategic role Harte-Hanks brings to the market. For additional information, visit Aberdeen or call (617) , or to learn more about Harte-Hanks, call (800) or go to This document is the result of primary research performed by Aberdeen Group. Aberdeen Group's methodologies provide for objective fact-based research and represent the best analysis available at the time of publication. Unless otherwise noted, the entire contents of this publication are copyrighted by Aberdeen Group, Inc. and may not be reproduced, distributed, archived, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent by Aberdeen Group, Inc.
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The B-2 project came under heavy pressure as the U.S. government is planning to trim defense expenditure, despite it being equipped with cutting-edge technologies. Immense pressure from public forced the DoD to reduce its purchase order from the initial 132 B-2 to just 21 aircrafts.
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Going ahead, the ongoing sequestration seems to have a moderate impact on big entities like Northrop. Despite reduction in the frequency of big ticket contract flows, the company has managed to clinch some big orders. In early 2014, it received a $200 million contract for the acquisition and sustainment of the Embedded Global Positioning System Inertial Navigation System.
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Deep garnet red in colour. Our Cabernet Franc bouquet delivers sultry aromas of sweet oak, black plum, and sage. Raspberry jam and dried plum greets the palate, while lush tannins of blackberry and caramel linger in between. A soft yet structured mouthfeel is complimented with notes of crème brûlée and sandalwood on the finish.
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Finally in 2013, Mother Nature offered us a break from the previous few years of difficult and challenging vintages. The 2013 winter was fairly mild. An early and warm spring saw the vines bud two weeks prior to normal average. The glorious hot spell that arrived for May long weekend found us barely able to keep up with the growth in the vineyards. Our Osoyoos vineyard Chardonnay vines started flowering in early June and berry set took place in a record three days. The rest of the vines followed in succession. July proved to be a winner when it came to temperature and intensity. These great growing conditions continued until mid-September when it cooled down significantly. Picking of the fruit was done at peak ripeness and flavour intensity. Overall, 2013 will go on record as a top vintage.
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For each of the component vineyards, the bunches were handpicked and sorted in the vineyard. The berries were crushed separately and cold soaked for four days before fermentation. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel over the Winter and finished in the Spring of the following year. For twenty one months, the wines from each varietal and vineyard were kept separate in 30% new oak and a combination of two to three year old French oak barrels until just before bottling when the final blend was determined. Our Cabernet Franc was further developed in bottle for twelve months in our cellar prior to release.
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