David Berger, President
dsb@pyxis-strategies.com
P. O. Box 4138
Ithaca, NY 14852-413818 USA
Phone: 607-227-049
Email: info@pyxis-strategies.com
David Berger, President
dsb@pyxis-strategies.com
P. O. Box 4138
Ithaca, NY 14852-413818 USA
Phone: 607-227-049
Email: info@pyxis-strategies.com
To offer global and domestic business development strategies that enhance profit growth for clients in manufacturing and service related industries.
To enable customers to excel in their markets by providing outstanding and hands-on operations management expertise that leads to achieving superior results.
David Berger founded Pyxis Strategies. He has a successful leadership record with high technology and consulting organizations in the US and abroad. He held senior business development and operations positions with leading industrial companies in the fields of Filtration, Vibration Monitoring, and Instrumentation. He directed American, Asian, and European operations with revenues of $400 M and thousands of employees. He also managed smaller size companies and start ups. His portfolio includes mergers and acquisitions, where expectations of benefits were accomplished.
David has hands-on experience with contemporary operations management disciplines. He pioneered the use of Lean manufacturing and Just-In-Time elevating product deliveries to 100% and reducing inventories by 45%. He implemented cost reduction plans totaling $12 M and accomplished a 45% reduction of lead times by applying Kaizen techniques. He utilized Six Sigma and statistical process control techniques to significantly reduce defects in products and services. David championed the use of Internet based models in a global customer service center.
As a consultant abroad, David developed new territories and secured new client accounts. He also led an association that is a catalyst for economic development in Central New York.
David holds Master degrees in Engineering and Business.
Feel free to contact David at dsb@pyxis-strategies.com
We create plans and facilitate actions that lead to profit and growth. We listen to our clients' input and understand their objectives. Demand for products and services is reviewed, risks and competitors are evaluated, and readiness of the internal team to support the organization's goals is determined. Then, performance measures are established where lucid progress is traceable to financial statements.
Recommended actions include proposals for investment in core technologies, and propositions for revenues increase and cost reductions.
Significant accomplishments in non-union and union environments, and substantial achievements in American, Asian, and European cultures augment our performance.
Our practical experience includes the complete M&A cycle, from initial strategy to due diligence, to integration, to post-acquisition review of stated targets. We focus on market potential, technology, management, and valuation.
Upon acquisition approval, emphasis is placed on a clearly communicated integration plan. Customer accounts and key staff retention issues are resolved very quickly. Consequently, the new organization is positioned for success in the marketplace.
We concentrate on credibility and timeliness of information so decision making quality is greatly enhanced. Current system output is compared with options ranging from comprehensive (ERP) to contemporary web-based technologies. The mix of in-house and outsourced staff is determined.
Transition to a new IT system or an upgrade of an existing one can be harnessed so service interruptions are eliminated.
The interactive program we developed enables leaders to reach their highest potential. Flexibility in utilizing resources is crucial when product and service life cycles are continuously changing. Such conditions cause stress for customers, suppliers, and associates. Seasoned and well trained leaders share common characteristics although their styles vary. They successfully influence members to optimize team performance.
Relying on superb hands-on experience, our creative selection and implementation of contemporary technologies lead to distinguished performance. An array of numerous techniques may be used for achieving best results even under ever increasing competitive pressure.
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Our process enables matching the right technique to an encountered challenge. The importance of resource allocation, project ownership, and adherence to schedules is emphasized. Therefore, implementation success is assured.
We correlate a company's outsourcing strategy with its mission and its required control of core competencies. Profit gains are evident when the right mix of outsourcing and internal resources is utilized.
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Sensible outsourcing strategy significantly improves organization agility. We present indicators that provide the visibility for accomplishing this objective.
Determining an optimized route to market is a crucial step for vital companies. We assist in choosing the best sales channels for products and services.
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Optimized route to market dramatically elevates the ability to achieve demanding sales targets and distinctive customer service levels. Our decision making models lead toward such achievement.