Formation and operation of an industrial distribution consulting firm /

This Record of Study summarizes a Doctor of Engineering

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McCleave, William Robinson
Format: Thesis Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
Subjects:
Description
Summary:This Record of Study summarizes a Doctor of Engineering
internship undertaken to develop the foundations for a
professional consulting firm specializing in providing
distribution marketing assistance to manufacturers,
distributors, and end users of industrial goods. The
distribution consulting company was formed under the
supervision of RRC, Inc., a Texas-based consulting firm, and
is operated as a sole proprietorship in the state of Texas.
This Record of Study traces the processes required to start
and profitably manage a consulting business through its
crucial first year, and profiles the consulting and training
activities which were undertaken on behalf of selected
customers during the internship. Initial marketing plans,
preliminary budget estimates, and end-of-year financial
results are presented, along with a forecast for future
potential consulting activities. In addition, the results of
extensive interviews with more than 35 industry executives
regarding the future of industrial distribution are
summarized and evaluated. This Record of Study summarizes a
Doctor of Engineering internship undertaken to develop the
foundations for a professional consulting firm specializing
in providing distribution marketing assistance to
manufacturers, distributors, and end users of industrial
goods. The distribution consulting company was formed under
the supervision of RRC, Inc., a Texas-based consulting firm,
and is operated as a sole proprietorship in the state of
Texas. This Record of Study traces the processes required to
start and profitably manage a consulting business through its
summarized and evaluated.
Item Description:Vita.
"Major subject: Engineering".
Physical Description:ix, 122 leaves : illustrations, map ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.