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Better bills for Ontario consumers
There’s a common perception out there that much of what government does — from providing services to administering programs to enacting laws — is mired in red tape. Yet government has a real and tangible impact on people’s lives. It affects everything from schools to health care to pensions to public services, and it’s a relationship that shouldn’t be taken for granted. But how can government open the lines of communication and strengthen its relationship with the average citizen?
Bluewater Power leads the way for small- and mid-sized utilities
Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation (BWP) is a progressive utility company providing electrical distribution and related services to over 34,000 customers in Southwestern, Ontario. Headquartered in Sarnia, the corporation derives all its revenue from the distribution of electricity and related services.
Casino improves purchasing practices after sales level off
When a high-growth Canadian casino saw sales level off, management knew it was time to switch gears and curtail costs.
City of Hamilton: The best and the brightest
“Deloitte had many solid partnerships in the municipal sector and an appreciation of how municipalities work and operate,” said the City of Hamilton’s Mark Amorosi. “They worked with us side by side as a partner, rather than directing us, helping our people understand how to operate and maintain the new system so we could be self-sufficient.”
City of Winnipeg: Taking the lead
“Working with Deloitte was a refreshing departure from the traditional consultant-client relationship.” — Rodger Guinn, City of Winnipeg
Nickel smelter bolsters profit during hard times
It started out as a straightforward challenge: A nickel smelter in northern Ontario had to cut costs to cope with worldwide pressures on nickel prices. Its goal was to reduce the weighted average cost to produce a pound of nickel and copper by 20 cents to $1.30.
Grocery Gateway acquisition accelerates Longo’s e-business strategy
After a period of adjustment following the techwreck, the Internet has finally established itself as a profitable business opportunity for retailers. As part of this revitalized trend, online grocery shopping is quietly making a comeback in pockets across North America. In Canada, the most recent success is the acquisition of Grocery Gateway by Longo’s, a family-owned grocery chain in business since 1956.
Popular consumer brands need leading-edge supply chains
When a giant multinational consumer and foodservice manufacturer – whose products are cultural icons in more than 50 countries – set out to simplify its complex supply chain with the implementation of enterprise-wide software, the company knew it would be a major undertaking. Given the potential savings associated with reducing inventory on a global basis, however, the rewards could be equally great. Like any major technology implementation, deriving full benefit would depend on the implementation partner’s ability to understand all the issues and business processes involved.
Sony Canada launches new high velocity supply chain
Sony’s consumer electronics marketing, sales and distribution division in Canada had a clear mission: improve its supply chain management capabilities to reduce inventory and increase product velocity, in a cost-effective way.
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