APPROACH

For large or small clients, the following approach, or its subset, will maximize a project’s return. Most projects will not require all of the following and a select subset will be tailored to each situation. Whether we are acting as an integral part of the team, as a strategy consultant, a late addition to a problem situation, or as a 3rd party independent reviewer, our approach is the same.

SSI provides a holistic approach that helps achieve the best value solution by coordinating the efforts of all the stakeholders. Stakeholders in a situation can be all internal, or inclusive of; vendors, subcontractors, owners, regulators and/or financiers. Solutions are best achieved by creating relationship equity.



Pre-execution Services start with evaluating client needs. SSI can help facilitate the formation of the team and act as a liaison to establish what the best value solution is for the program/project and to all team members. Through an evaluation process, SSI will assess what is the best solution. For example, though it might not seem apparent at first, one might consider that a more expensive technology could be the lowest-cost solution. Though the material cost may be high, it may be significantly offset by lower implementation and life cycle costs.

Problems of a company or project can vary dramatically based on time constraints, financial constraints, regulatory constraints, geographic location, or the environment in which the problem is taking place. SSI helps determine the best value solutions by considering all aspects of a problem including; technology, workforce, status, operations, finances, maintenance, and life cycle analysis. SSI prepares a proposal and implements a solution that encompasses all the strengths of the team members combined, no longer do companies exist in their own bubbles. SSI performs program and/or project risk analyses to make sure future projects are priced correctly so that everyone understands the complexity or simplicity of the program/project/product deployment. In order that funds, time and resources may be allocated appropriately for a program/project/product, SSI will prepare budget frameworks and analysis tools and methods as well. And SSI can prepare comprehensive AI & ML models that will increase client’s success rates. SSI’s Services add value to the overall program/project/product results by enabling the best value methods, strategies, materials and implementation, by execution coordination and logistics and by good program/project/product management. This includes operating as facilitators between teams to help execute the best value solution. Through SSI’s role as an engineering and strategic and management liaison, the solution is executed while working out process minutiae during rollout. While coordinating the combined capabilities of team members, SSI develops implementation plans so team members will know how to price, manage, de-risk, install, operate and maintain the solution. As part of the implementation management process, SSI facilitates the coordination of the activities of team members using project controls and detailed scheduling methods. These services include incorporating strict document and quality controls as well as determining project trending and applying logistics management techniques.

Forensic Analysis and Change Order Recovery and Claim Recovery Services provide a professional approach to recovering costs and avoiding escalation of disputes. Too many times, when problems develop with a technology rollout, all parties end up paying more. The result is delays in the implementation costing time and money. At this point everyone points to someone else and each wants to be reimbursed for the added expenses. Who is to blame? SSI provides a third-party approach that can provide a resolution that will keep a project on track and on schedule. Disputes can be avoided with good upfront planning. SSI believes in involving all parties in a project so problems can be avoided and the turnover of the system is completed on time and per expectations. Implementing a good change order management system facilitates keeping all parties aware of all modifications and the cost implications of modifications at as early a stage as possible so all parties can mitigate cost overruns. SSI will put together documentation and negotiate to obtain the best possible solution. Application of a good change order management system with the proper documentation will reduce the number of claims and improve cash flow and facilitate the timely completion of the project.

SSI’s Business Consulting Services provide the support that will help your company evolve, grow and be more successful. We provide support for all aspects of how you do your business including Strategic Planning, Technology Reviews, Logistics Reviews, AI & ML Options, 2nd & 3rd Horizon reviews, analyzing your Marketing and Sales functions, and providing Staff Evaluations. Evaluating your technology implementation and staff capabilities is critical for your company’s success. Being sure your technology, objectives, and staff are in alignment is critical to your company’s future success and reduces the risk of losing market share in an ever-changing business landscape.

In conclusion, SSI’s holistic approach to providing the best value solutions creates relationship equity among the team members. It encompasses the assembly of the best team, best technology, comprehensive planning, and effective management to facilitate the best value utilizing a well-coordinated engineering, planning, and management effort. Acting as a liaison among team members, executing the implementation, logistics, commissioning and turnover effectively and on time, managing the risks and creating a smooth transition of the system to the end users creates relationship equity.

“Large or Small we can meet your needs.”