CS-Enterprise Provides Annual Savings of 2% to 4% of Revenues
Reduced quote cycle time (50-80%)
Reduced order entry errors (90-100%)
Reduced order cycle time (50-100%)
Reduced cost per customer interaction (98%)
Reduced engineering support (20-50%)
Increased margin from better quoting (1-3%)
Reduced time to market (2 to 4 times faster)
Decreased Inventories (2-10%)
Increased sales productivity (30 – 50%)
Increased quotes generated (100-300%)
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Acquire Profitable Business and Deliver On Time!
Accelerate New Product Introduction Cycle Time By 50%
Reduce Direct Material Costs By 5%
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Reduce Costs By 5% Within Existing Supply Base
Decrease RFQ Cycle Time By 30%
Improve Timely Program Launch Execution By 80%
Maintain existing/quoted margins throughout product lifecycle & numerous changes
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The CS Management Team
Dale Colosky President, CEO and Founder
Dale Colosky has held executive management positions with several industrial manufacturers
including General Motors and Grayhill and also managed a Regional Manufacturing Consulting
practice for Ernst & Young. In 1980, Dale founded Computer Strategies, a software manufacturing
and consulting firm that developed and deployed the first MRP system specifically designed for
highly repetitive/JIT and automotive manufacturers, including Chrysler, Whirlpool, Renault,
Johnson Controls, AMC and Textron. Later acquired by Cullinet Software, the company Dale founded
continues to operate and grow within the automotive division of Agilisys.
Dale holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Western Michigan University and an M.B.A. from Loyola
University. He is a frequent writer and speaker at APICS, AIIE and AICPA functions. He is
also an active board member at Speedgrip Chuck, Inc. and Integrated Parking Solutions.
Gene Thomas Founder Emeritus
As a founder of Logia Business Systems, Gene Thomas was an integral part in the merger with Frontline Systems to create Configuration Systems & Consulting. Formerly an IBM product marketing executive, in the early 60's he invented the Bill-of-Material
Processor (BOMP), initiated the first two packaged MRP systems (LAMP & PICS), and a real-time ATP (available to promise) application, all designed to streamline manufacturing processes. Gene is also a former founding partner of MRM, Friedman, and
Thomas-Laguban Assoc.
Gene remains active within Configuration Solutions as a key advisory board member and
independent consultant, and maintains his own MRP historical/prognostication blog
as: http://mrp-to-lean.blogspot.com/
Gene holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University and is a
frequent speaker at AMS, AIIE, SME, Kalthoff, FLOW and APICS functions.
Rob Reimer V.P. Account Management and Business Development
Rob brings to Configuration Solutions more than 10 years of experience in IT and manufacturing.
Prior to joining Configuration Solutions, Rob had his own law practice specializing in
intellectual property rights for technology and manufacturing companies. It was in this
capacity Rob first became involved with Logia Business Systems. He eventually joined the
company as CEO and led the merger with Frontline Systems to create Configuration Systems &
Consulting. Rob is now focused on Sales and Account Management, ensuring that our clients
continue to exploit the advantages of our CS-Enterprise Configuration System and that
current and future product development and enhancements are aligned with their business
requirements and long-term objectives.
Rob received his B.A. from the University of Illinois-Chicago and a J.D. from The John
Marshall Law School, where he is currently pursuing his L.L.M. and M.S. degrees in Information
Technology.
Ryan Colosky V.P. Sales and Marketing
Ryan Colosky joined Configuration Solutions in March 1998 as Sales Manager of Application Products.
He is currently responsible for growing the business through both direct and indirect sales channels
by creating win-win partnerships using e-CS-Enterprise to complement and complete other CRM, ERP, CAD
and PDM offerings. Prior to joining Configuration Solutions, Ryan was involved in building and
expanding distribution networks as a Regional Sales Manager for the Wayne Division of Dresser
Industries, a Halliburton Company and had previously held several positions including Regional
Sales Manager, National Accounts Manager and New Business Development/Product Manager from 1990 to
1996 for Petro Vend, Inc., a Dover Resources Company.
Ryan holds a B.S. degree in Economics from Colorado State University.
Tom Burr V.P. Product Development
Tom has more than 20 years of experience in IT product development, management and implementation.
Prior to joining Configuration Solutions, Tom led ERP implementations for a variety of manufacturing
industries and managed product development for an EDI company. Tom's responsibilities at Configuration
Solutions have included customer support, project consulting and implementation. He designed and led
the conversion of the CS-Enterprise Solution from DOS to a client-server Windows-based platform and
recently completed a project to further develop the technology in a thin client Web-based application.
Today, Tom is focused on application development and enhancement of Web technologies to optimize and
enhance configuration performance and functionality.
Tom holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Aquinas College.
Dave Norris V.P. Client Services
Dave brings over 20 years of management and consulting experience in IT technologies to Configuration
Solutions. With a background focused on ERP selection and implementation and the development of
manufacturing software applications for the "to-order" marketplace, Dave manages the implementations for
many of Configuration Solutions' clients. Dave is now focused on e-application architectures and
functionality, as well as design strategies for the integration of e-CS-Enterprise with multiple ERP,
CRM, PDM, CAD and e-commerce applications.
Dave is a graduate of Western Michigan University and holds a B.A. in Business
Administration/Computer Systems.
Jim Foulkrod V.P. Product Development - Automotive Systems
As a founding partner of Helix Technology Group, Jim Foulkrod joined Configuration Solutions as an
integral part of the acquisition of Helix. Jim has over 25 years of experience in providing automotive
suppliers with successful systems. As a systems manager, Jim has overseen the development and/or
implementation of ERP, SPC, Engineering Change, Capacity Planning, Program Tracking and Financial
Control Systems. During his tenure at Helix, Jim and his team developed, sold and implemented successful
Program Management, Change Management and Account Management systems for a large number of major automotive
suppliers.
Jim holds a B.A. degree in economics and an M.B.A. in Finance from University of Detroit.
Sue Knowlton Sr. Enterprise Consultant
As a founding partner of Helix Technology Group, Sue Knowlton developed and implemented product development
management systems for a large number of major automotive suppliers. Sue joined Configuration Solutions as
part of the acquisition of Helix. With over 20 years of systems development experience, primarily in the
automotive industry, Sue led the development of groundbreaking technologies which enable the integration of
user friendly Microsoft Office™ tools with enterprise databases over the internet. Her implementation,
consulting and high-tech skills combine to bring incredible breadth and vision to challenging systems
projects.
Sue holds a B.S. degree in Management Information Systems from Oakland
University and Project Management Professional certification from the Project
Management Institute.
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