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Vendor Management Services with Introductions
It is important to us that you are here Thank You for taking the time
Allow us to help shape the way state government does business in the future
Introductions
It is important to us that you are here Thank You for taking the time
Allow us to help shape the way state government does business in the future
2. S3 Overview Founded in 1990, Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan
Nationally recognized and Certified Woman Owned Business
Provider of Information Technology Consultants, Solutions, and Vendor Management Programs
Best Places to Work in Southeast Michigan
Coolest Places to Work in Southeast Michigan
One of the largest Woman Owned IT Staffing companies in the Midwest
15 Consecutive years of growth
Revenues expected to exceed $100 million in 2005
National and International Services 12 U.S. Branches and 2 in Europe (London and Lithuania)
Strong Industry experience including Government.
THREE value-added categories of Service (IT Consultants, Solutions, VMP)
S3 is a Provider of Service and Technology in the State of MichiganStrong Industry experience including Government.
THREE value-added categories of Service (IT Consultants, Solutions, VMP)
S3 is a Provider of Service and Technology in the State of Michigan
3. S3s Vendor Management Program (VMP) Structure:
S3 serves as Customers Single Point of Contact (Vendor Manager)
S3 manages all IT resource acquisition & administration
S3 manages & selects vendor partners to support all dimensions of customer IT needs
S3 welcomes as much or as little collaboration with Acquisition Services and DIT organizations as you desire.
S3 is a non-participating resource provider
S3 program has the ability to work with any software
In order to stay competitive and enhance profitability, companies need to adopt supply chain management strategies:
Supplier relationship management, Vendor management, Human capital management
Marry IT & Procurement cohesively achieving the same ultimate objectives for the State
**Collective Collaboration with Customer as much as they want their choice**
S3 VMS process is Software Independent ability to work with any of them
good relationship & existing contracts w/multiple software vendorsIn order to stay competitive and enhance profitability, companies need to adopt supply chain management strategies:
Supplier relationship management, Vendor management, Human capital management
Marry IT & Procurement cohesively achieving the same ultimate objectives for the State
**Collective Collaboration with Customer as much as they want their choice**
S3 VMS process is Software Independent ability to work with any of them
good relationship & existing contracts w/multiple software vendors
4. S3s VMP The S3 MVP Provides:
Process: S3 provides management of all logistics for resource procurement, vendor management, financial, and staffing for our customer.
Savings: Through consistent process and aggressive rate card management, quality resources are engaged while costs are contained. Maintaining consistency and stabilization across the entire organization.
Diversity: S3 actively engages, mentors, and supports true diversity suppliers, successfully resulting in substantial increases in real spend, real success, and real growth for motivated partners.
Michigan-Based: S3 actively engages, mentors, and supports true MI-based suppliers, successfully resulting in substantial increases in real spend, real success, and real growth for motivated Michigan-based partners.
5. S3s VMP Benefits:
Cost Savings in IT resources, acquisition
Diversity Objectives achieved & sustained
Michigan-based Objectives achieved & sustained
Security; accurate ready access to real-time information
Process Improvement, cost reduction
Security: Vital for liability I.e. Healthcare (JAHCO S3 has A+ rating) - must have background checks and through reporting in hand when needed.Security: Vital for liability I.e. Healthcare (JAHCO S3 has A+ rating) - must have background checks and through reporting in hand when needed.
6. S3s VMP Features:
Level, open competition among suppliers; all vendors receive requests at the same time
Customer benefits from every vendor
Create recognition and ease the ability to do business with the State of Michigan
Increased access to Diversity and Michigan-based suppliers
Growth for consistent suppliers
Smooth transition with focus on sustained operations
Timely, consistent access to diverse skills
Consultants remain with current employer S3 will be: Ambassador to the Vendor and Advocate to the State
*Represent the State as great opportunity saving operating and marketing cost to vendors for fair open competition maintain loyalty and vendor participation to the State increasing MI-based business revenues, increasing spend in MI, increasing support and growth to the State.
*** DATA your data S.O.M. At your beckon call/onsite/in any format you choose ***S3 will be: Ambassador to the Vendor and Advocate to the State
*Represent the State as great opportunity saving operating and marketing cost to vendors for fair open competition maintain loyalty and vendor participation to the State increasing MI-based business revenues, increasing spend in MI, increasing support and growth to the State.
*** DATA your data S.O.M. At your beckon call/onsite/in any format you choose ***
7. S3s VMP Features (continued):
Ability to create & successfully implement rate card, position descriptions acquired
Strong outreach, communication with vendor partners, loyalty
Reduced / eliminated marketing interruptions
Onsite VMP staff at your beckon call with Real Time Data
Useful, timely reporting to both Customer and vendor
Highly flexible, responsive to changing customer strategies
Capability to utilize req-to-check resource acquisition software.
Product vs. Process
An important point: Customers sometimes ask, Why not simply implement a software tool? An interesting question, with some very straightforward answers:
Effective Supplier Management (MSP) is a process. Strategic Staffing Solutions knows that managing suppliers is a skill, combined with a streamlined, proven process for acquiring, assessing, managing, supporting, and releasing contract resources. The interaction between committed vendor partners in support of our mutual customer is dependent upon sustained one-on-one communication, feedback, personal and direct resolution of concerns. Our outreach to Diversity Suppliers and local Suppliers is second-to-none based directly on these principles. Contract services are services delivered by people, through people, for people; this can never be overlooked. Creative problem solving, receivables resolution, performance management, compliance management, creative contributions to customers these can only be achieved through a dedicated, involved team. S3s interactive management style, combined with proven successful processes, creates a dynamic, loyal, efficient, and cost-effective, aggressively managed program that cannot be duplicated by a tool.
Tools Will Support Effective Vendor Management. Strategic Staffing Solutions is adept at effectively deploying resource acquisition tools in support of our MSP services, just like many other professions, from accountants to engineers, use tools to support their objectives. S3 has effectively implemented a variety of software tools, and worked to incorporate chosen tools to deliver a streamlined, hassle-free Vendor Management service to our customers. We provide our Vendor Partners and Customers with whatever training and support they need, and work closely with software companies to create a seamless process for our customers.
Tools alone are not effective vendor managers, and cannot run programs. It is our experience, through implementation as well as through participation that tools alone never result in a satisfied customer or achieved objectives. This holds true especially where specific Local interests, Diversity and/or skills balancing needs to occur. Tools secure data flow, workflow, and storage only they do not manage people, processes, performance, or objectives, nor do they correct trends or spot opportunities. Product vs. Process
An important point: Customers sometimes ask, Why not simply implement a software tool? An interesting question, with some very straightforward answers:
Effective Supplier Management (MSP) is a process. Strategic Staffing Solutions knows that managing suppliers is a skill, combined with a streamlined, proven process for acquiring, assessing, managing, supporting, and releasing contract resources. The interaction between committed vendor partners in support of our mutual customer is dependent upon sustained one-on-one communication, feedback, personal and direct resolution of concerns. Our outreach to Diversity Suppliers and local Suppliers is second-to-none based directly on these principles. Contract services are services delivered by people, through people, for people; this can never be overlooked. Creative problem solving, receivables resolution, performance management, compliance management, creative contributions to customers these can only be achieved through a dedicated, involved team. S3s interactive management style, combined with proven successful processes, creates a dynamic, loyal, efficient, and cost-effective, aggressively managed program that cannot be duplicated by a tool.
Tools Will Support Effective Vendor Management. Strategic Staffing Solutions is adept at effectively deploying resource acquisition tools in support of our MSP services, just like many other professions, from accountants to engineers, use tools to support their objectives. S3 has effectively implemented a variety of software tools, and worked to incorporate chosen tools to deliver a streamlined, hassle-free Vendor Management service to our customers. We provide our Vendor Partners and Customers with whatever training and support they need, and work closely with software companies to create a seamless process for our customers.
Tools alone are not effective vendor managers, and cannot run programs. It is our experience, through implementation as well as through participation that tools alone never result in a satisfied customer or achieved objectives. This holds true especially where specific Local interests, Diversity and/or skills balancing needs to occur. Tools secure data flow, workflow, and storage only they do not manage people, processes, performance, or objectives, nor do they correct trends or spot opportunities.
8. S3s VMP S3 has several varieties of Vendor Management Services; some of our participating customers include:
DTE Energy
Bank One/First USA
IBM Global Services
First Union/Wachovia Bank
AAA of Michigan
Trinity Healthcare Systems
Duke Energy
AT&T
9. An Example of One of S3s Local Success Stories
Intro to MVP: The Master Vendor Program MVP is our most comprehensive vendor management program. The customer has a single point of contact, S3, for complete management, financial, and staffing services. At S3, we tailor our Master Vendor Program to meet the unique goals of your organization.
Intro to MVP: The Master Vendor Program MVP is our most comprehensive vendor management program. The customer has a single point of contact, S3, for complete management, financial, and staffing services. At S3, we tailor our Master Vendor Program to meet the unique goals of your organization.
10. An Example of One of S3s Success Stories
Millions in Savings w/DTEs program.
S3 a participating resource provider
Increased Diversity Spend (vendors) over 50% in the first 6 months (not including S3)Millions in Savings w/DTEs program.
S3 a participating resource provider
Increased Diversity Spend (vendors) over 50% in the first 6 months (not including S3)
11. S.O.M. Goal #1: Lower the States administrative burden in dealing with multiple contracting companies
S3s VMP is to be an enabler to achieve the States specific goals. We will design a customized VMP to meet the States specific needs and objectives. Well help decorate the tree, not deliver a pre-lit one.
S3s Solution
Single point of contact
Single invoicing; full financial process management
Full scale; full life cycle services including management of onboarding through offboarding and encompassing security.
Reduced/eliminated marketing interruptions
VMP remains primary communication with vendor partnersS3s VMP is to be an enabler to achieve the States specific goals. We will design a customized VMP to meet the States specific needs and objectives. Well help decorate the tree, not deliver a pre-lit one.
S3s Solution
Single point of contact
Single invoicing; full financial process management
Full scale; full life cycle services including management of onboarding through offboarding and encompassing security.
Reduced/eliminated marketing interruptions
VMP remains primary communication with vendor partners
12. S.O.M. Goal #2: Lower the Cost of Staff Augmentation S3s Solution
Implement and manage process improvement
Create a consistent applied Rate Card for our Michigan region specifically {lower here than most other states}
Reduce transaction based paperwork
Create electronically supported transactions
Lower vendor overhead cost
Create more competition with the supplier base
Multiple vendors, open competition will reduce rates
Engage more Michigan based business partners
Drive the Michigan economy
13. S.O.M. Goal #3: Speed the Process of Bringing in Contractors After Budget Approval S3s Solution Collaborative IT & Procurement & VMP approach to be successful.
Measured SLAs create obligations (for VMP/vendors & the Customer)
VMP measured on (acquisition time, submission of qualified pre-screened resumes, feedback time, placement ratios, turnover ratios, etc..) hold Vendors to same performance-based SLAs
Customer measured on (feedback, acquisition, etc
)Collaborative IT & Procurement & VMP approach to be successful.
Measured SLAs create obligations (for VMP/vendors & the Customer)
VMP measured on (acquisition time, submission of qualified pre-screened resumes, feedback time, placement ratios, turnover ratios, etc..) hold Vendors to same performance-based SLAs
Customer measured on (feedback, acquisition, etc
)
14. S.O.M. Goal #4:A Nonexclusive Contract That Allows Multiple Companies to Participate {and Compete} S3s Solution
VMP is driven with the participation of multiple vendors to be successful
Enlist multiple MI-based vendors to ensure the vendors place a high value on the opportunity with the State
Manage the alignment of multiple vendors to increase competition and quality of service
Manage multiple vendors to improve resource quality and availability
Empower healthy competition among multiple vendors keep costs low as possible for the quality required
15. S.O.M. Goal #5:Allow Fair & Competitive Competition Among All Suppliers S3s Solution Local MWBE companies dont have marketing capacity. Let VMP be the marketing for them lower cost of their overhead staff, so they can provide best services available and put more local employees to work.Local MWBE companies dont have marketing capacity. Let VMP be the marketing for them lower cost of their overhead staff, so they can provide best services available and put more local employees to work.
16. S.O.M. Goal #6: Raise the number of Michigan based businesses gaining revenue from the State of Michigan S3s Solution
Increased access; outreach to Michigan-based Suppliers
Increased access; outreach to Diversity Suppliers
S3 has existing partnerships with several strong performing MI-based suppliers that we will enlist in S.O.M. program for you
S3 continuously recruits and solicits MI-based suppliers
S3 is the incubator for growing MI-Based businesses, providing and supplementing potential vendors with full marketing, insurance, and financial needs for their success
Access to local suppliers, talent, and special skills
Strong outreach, communication with vendor partners, loyalty
Detailed reporting on supplier spend through the VMP
Michigan based businesses have grown because of S3 we can give a list of customers and vendors that will demonstrate S3 does this consistently, and does is well!
There are a lot of strong MI-based companies that are sure to be providers
. Lets give the smaller ones a equal opportunity.There are a lot of strong MI-based companies that are sure to be providers
. Lets give the smaller ones a equal opportunity.
17. S.O.M. Goal #7:Allow the State to utilize existing contractors until their contracts expire S3s Solution
Align all existing vendors with S3s VMP program
All consultants remain with their current employer
Smooth transition with focus on sustained operations
All vendors have the option to participate
Customer Executive commitment required for a successful implementation
Reward vendors who align their strategies with the States goals and strategies
S3s program will create real opportunity for solid vendor partners focused on delivering the best to the State
Notes: ***At a State of Michigan Vendor presentation, there were a line of vendors there waiting to speak to CJB & April as much as waiting to speak to the State Reps in attendance*** They believe in S3 and know they will receive true opportunity!
How does the State want to do it?
*Honest Business
* Negotiate Rates (grandfather rates for existing contracts) for Strategic Vendors to transition to the program
* Fee to continue w/VMP vendors choice (all or none) Reward aligned vendors w/new business opportunity recommend 2 yr contract
* Option to grandfather rates existing contracts but caution the more success will be realized when all vendors are aligned and there are no exceptions. Once exceptions are eliminated, the State will realize full SAVINGS and BENEFITS that the program is offering. Not based on marketing proven solid vendor performance. Recommend 30-60 day max time limit for alignment. Notes: ***At a State of Michigan Vendor presentation, there were a line of vendors there waiting to speak to CJB & April as much as waiting to speak to the State Reps in attendance*** They believe in S3 and know they will receive true opportunity!
How does the State want to do it?
*Honest Business
* Negotiate Rates (grandfather rates for existing contracts) for Strategic Vendors to transition to the program
* Fee to continue w/VMP vendors choice (all or none) Reward aligned vendors w/new business opportunity recommend 2 yr contract
* Option to grandfather rates existing contracts but caution the more success will be realized when all vendors are aligned and there are no exceptions. Once exceptions are eliminated, the State will realize full SAVINGS and BENEFITS that the program is offering. Not based on marketing proven solid vendor performance. Recommend 30-60 day max time limit for alignment.
18. S.O.M. Goal #8:Pre-Screen candidates before sending them to State interviews S3s Solution
VMP provides management of all incoming resumes and suitability of candidates prior to sending to the State
Its YOUR data, you own it, and we will be sure it will be onsite when you walk up and want it
Pre-Screening and technical interviews are an imperative part of the programs success
VMP will manage all vendors through audits and hold them accountable for the suitability of the candidates
Manage vendors to only one tier to keep data and information efficient and easily obtainable
Notes:
*Can not play in this space without pre-screen candidates and good recruiting practices results will be measured.
Spot checking references *Manage Vendors to provide best qualified/pre-screened resumes - Auditability / Accountability of Suitability. Notes:
*Can not play in this space without pre-screen candidates and good recruiting practices results will be measured.
Spot checking references *Manage Vendors to provide best qualified/pre-screened resumes - Auditability / Accountability of Suitability.
19. S.O.M. Goal #9: Background Checks S3s Solution
Background checks will be performed for all consultants no exceptions
S3 will have readily available data anytime you need it
S3 will manage all suppliers to the accountability of completing background checks
Candidates will not be permitted to start on assignment with the S.O.M. without being background checks being complete
Security is vital to your organization Security: Vital
For liability Must have background checks and through reporting in hand when needed.
Prior to Start: Vendor Confirmation
ˇ Re-confirm rate, start date, etc.
ˇ Send / confirm site material (parking directions, lobby, VM call number, dress code, work hours)
ˇ Review payment cycle and contractual obligations
ˇ Relevant ID information secured (address, SSN, DOB, I9 / proof of citizenship)
Complete Due Diligence Checklist
ˇ Criminal / Background Check initiated / completed / documented / filed
ˇ Drug Screen initiated / completed / documented / filed
ˇ Reference certification received / filed
ˇ Technical screen received / filed
ˇ Work history / resume validated / documented / filed
Complete Contractual Compliance Checklist
ˇ Confidentiality agreement forwarded
ˇ Code of Conduct / Policies forwarded for review
Manager Confirmation Process
ˇ Confirm start date
ˇ Begin proper process for materials
ˇ Notification of time authorization information
Facilities
ˇ Initiate facilities / equipment ID procurement process
ˇ Ensure contractor location with manager
ˇ Identify any and all assets assigned to the contractor
ˇ Initiate security process (badge and information systems)
Initiate HR process
Security: Vital
For liability Must have background checks and through reporting in hand when needed.
Prior to Start: Vendor Confirmation
ˇ Re-confirm rate, start date, etc.
ˇ Send / confirm site material (parking directions, lobby, VM call number, dress code, work hours)
ˇ Review payment cycle and contractual obligations
ˇ Relevant ID information secured (address, SSN, DOB, I9 / proof of citizenship)
Complete Due Diligence Checklist
ˇ Criminal / Background Check initiated / completed / documented / filed
ˇ Drug Screen initiated / completed / documented / filed
ˇ Reference certification received / filed
ˇ Technical screen received / filed
ˇ Work history / resume validated / documented / filed
Complete Contractual Compliance Checklist
ˇ Confidentiality agreement forwarded
ˇ Code of Conduct / Policies forwarded for review
Manager Confirmation Process
ˇ Confirm start date
ˇ Begin proper process for materials
ˇ Notification of time authorization information
Facilities
ˇ Initiate facilities / equipment ID procurement process
ˇ Ensure contractor location with manager
ˇ Identify any and all assets assigned to the contractor
ˇ Initiate security process (badge and information systems)
Initiate HR process
20. S3s Commitment to the State of Michigan ***S3 is so Confident we will meet all your goals, we want SLAs in the contract showing complete accountability More aggressively support the success of the program and will agree to being monitored to do this!***
Basic Features
Zero cost to State of Michigan to engage S3 as their Master Vendor Program Provider
Instantly open supplier competition
Rate card creation & implementation
Strong outreach & increased communications
Highly flexible program
Useful, timely reporting
Single point of contact & responsibility
Software independent
Basic Benefits
Cost Savings (15-20%, double industry standard)
Cost Management and control
Increased access to Diversity & MI-based Suppliers
Accuracy / consistency in resource information
Single source for billing
Enhanced quality and order fulfillment
Reduction in marketing interruptions
Improved timeliness, availability, resource quality
Resource stability
Consistent process provides accountability & security
COMPLIANCE and SLAs
S3 MSP Benefits
Compliance whereby S3 institutes a No Tolerance policy.
Cost saving in overall resources and acquisition of resources
Diversity objectives in a sustainable fashion
Process Improvements resulting in cost reductions
New, Strategic skills acquisition in a proactive method
Restoration of customer focus on their primary goals
Improved timeliness and quality of service
Improved quality and availability of resources
S3 MSP Features
Ability to create & successfully implement a true rate card
Strong, consistent, useful position descriptions
Strong Vendor loyalty - outreach and communication program
Useful & timely reporting to both customer and vendors
Highly flexible Master Service Program responsive to the continually evolving organizational needs.
***S3 is so Confident we will meet all your goals, we want SLAs in the contract showing complete accountability More aggressively support the success of the program and will agree to being monitored to do this!***
Basic Features
Zero cost to State of Michigan to engage S3 as their Master Vendor Program Provider
Instantly open supplier competition
Rate card creation & implementation
Strong outreach & increased communications
Highly flexible program
Useful, timely reporting
Single point of contact & responsibility
Software independent
Basic Benefits
Cost Savings (15-20%, double industry standard)
Cost Management and control
Increased access to Diversity & MI-based Suppliers
Accuracy / consistency in resource information
Single source for billing
Enhanced quality and order fulfillment
Reduction in marketing interruptions
Improved timeliness, availability, resource quality
Resource stability
Consistent process provides accountability & security
COMPLIANCE and SLAs
S3 MSP Benefits
Compliance whereby S3 institutes a No Tolerance policy.
Cost saving in overall resources and acquisition of resources
Diversity objectives in a sustainable fashion
Process Improvements resulting in cost reductions
New, Strategic skills acquisition in a proactive method
Restoration of customer focus on their primary goals
Improved timeliness and quality of service
Improved quality and availability of resources
S3 MSP Features
Ability to create & successfully implement a true rate card
Strong, consistent, useful position descriptions
Strong Vendor loyalty - outreach and communication program
Useful & timely reporting to both customer and vendors
Highly flexible Master Service Program responsive to the continually evolving organizational needs.
21. The States Goals
Future with S3 Basic Features
Zero cost to State of Michigan to engage S3 as their Master Vendor Program Provider
Instantly open supplier competition
Rate card creation & implementation
Strong outreach & increased communications
Highly flexible program
Useful, timely reporting
Single point of contact & responsibility
Software independent
Basic Benefits
Cost Savings (15-20%, double industry standard)
Cost Management and control
Increased access to Diversity & MI-based Suppliers
Accuracy / consistency in resource information
Single source for billing
Enhanced quality and order fulfillment
Reduction in marketing interruptions
Improved timeliness, availability, resource quality
Resource stability
Consistent process provides accountability & security
Basic Features
Zero cost to State of Michigan to engage S3 as their Master Vendor Program Provider
Instantly open supplier competition
Rate card creation & implementation
Strong outreach & increased communications
Highly flexible program
Useful, timely reporting
Single point of contact & responsibility
Software independent
Basic Benefits
Cost Savings (15-20%, double industry standard)
Cost Management and control
Increased access to Diversity & MI-based Suppliers
Accuracy / consistency in resource information
Single source for billing
Enhanced quality and order fulfillment
Reduction in marketing interruptions
Improved timeliness, availability, resource quality
Resource stability
Consistent process provides accountability & security
22. Why S3
to name a few Michigan-based, Woman-owned, Success story
Weve done it, continue doing it, are better than anyone else at doing it, and we are committed to do it again for the State of Michigan
Willingness to create a customized program for the States specific goals
S3 is a partner to the States agenda to create more opportunity for Michigan-based business
Key Executives at S3 are dedicated to ensure the success of expanding MI-based business
Do not want to participate in staff augmentation
S3 has nothing to lose by doing this right for the State of Michigan
No current business with the State, no preconceived impressions; focused on the States interests only
Well managed, financially strong organization with 15 years of consecutive growth
23. Thank You!
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