Saturday, September 29, 2007

Bellwether Services Selected to Join the White House Initiative on Education Excellence for Hispanic Americans


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Atlanta, GA July 9, 2007

Bellwether Services, a Lean Six Sigma Consulting and Training Firm, has joined the national network of public and private organizations that are committed to improve educational outcomes for Hispanic children and youths.

This collaboration of nonprofit, for profit, federal, state, and local government agencies was instituted in June 2005. Its mission is to share best practices, education resources, expertise, and lessons learned for the benefit of the Hispanics community.

“We’re excited to participate in this important venture” says John Wilkerson, Executive Director, Bellwether Services. This national initiative has the potential to impact more than 9 million Hispanic Households, of which nearly 6 million are school aged children. To learn how to become part of this network please visit www.yesican.gov/hfl/index.html.

About Bellwether

Bellwether Services, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with affiliates throughout Georgia, Alabama, California, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, and Virginia, is an internationally recognized global lean six sigma, supply chain, and quality audit solution provider.

Bellwether is dedicated to providing effective solutions to numerous industries such as; Aerospace, Automotive, Beverage, Chemical, Consumer Products, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Food, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Public Healthcare, Retail, Telecommunications, Transportation and Warehousing Companies. For additional information, please visit www.bellwether-services.com.

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1.888.536.4583

Lean Six Sigma and Global Supply Chain Practitioner is Certified by Maryland/Washington, DC Minority Supplier Development Council


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Atlanta, GA May 17, 2007

The Maryland/Washington, DC Minority Supplier Development Council has certified Bellwether Services, a rapidly growing Lean Six Sigma and Global Supply Chain Consultancy Firm.

Since 2001, Bellwether has increased its geographical coverage to include the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountains and the West Coast. "Expanding into the Washington, DC market is yet another step toward our goal of extending the Bellwether nationwide reach along the entire East Coast," says John Wilkerson, Executive Director.

He continues, "Another important milestone for Bellwether includes expanding our capabilities to encompass the following: instruction, mentoring and consulting services for Lean Six Sigma; Sales and Operations Planningg, Point of Sale Decision Support Intelligence, and Import Transportation Management for Supply Chain Consulting; ISO Quality Management Systems, Environmental, and Aerospace Auditing and instruction for our services in the area of Continuous Process Improvement." Read more - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525973.htm.

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1.404.386.2437

Lean Six Sigma & Supply Chain Consultancy Firm Strengthens Commitment to Quality


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Atlanta, GA May 17, 2007

Bellwether Services, a rapidly growing Lean Six Sigma Practitioner, continues it’s commitment to deliver high quality and professional training and services to its clients. Bellwether engaged a third-party Supply Risk Management Program Company, “Open Ratings, a D&B Company” to assess the company’s compliance, financial, and performance risk.

“After listening to many Private and Public Sector Supply Management and Government Contracting experts, The Bellwether Leadership Team decided to measure our performance against other Lean Six Sigma and Supply Chain Consultancy Firms, explains John Wilkerson, Executive Director.” Open Ratings analyzes and links critical performance, financial, government compliance requirements with the company’s global supply base. With more than 50 million suppliers worldwide, Open Ratings uses complex mathematical algorithms as they provide real time insight into a supplier’s conditions and stability.

“We feel great about our performance, financial, and government compliance results, given the tremendous Dun & Bradstreet supplier performance database says Wilkerson”. “Further, although we achieved only a 4.74 Sigma Level performance rating, this internal quality initiative reflects of our long term commitment to continuous improvement and reinforces the Bellwether vision- “Believe, Execute. Achieve”.

About Us

Bellwether Services is headquartered in Stockbridge, Georgia with affiliates throughout Georgia, Alabama, California, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Tennessee, and Virginia. Bellwether is dedicated to providing effective Lean Six Sigma and Global Supply Chain solutions and training service to numerous industries including: Aerospace, Automotive, Beverage, Call Centers, Chemical, Consumer Products, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Food, Importers, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Public Health, Telecommunications, Sales Centers, Transportation and Warehousing Companies.

Founded as Consult Quality, LLC, in 2001, Bellwether is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and 8 (a) consulting firm. For additional information, please visit our website at www.bellwether-services.com.

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Sales Director
404.386.2437

Bellwether Services Business Unit Surpasses 1st Year Training Goals, Continues Expansion


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Atlanta, GA January 2, 2007

Bellwether Services, a Leading Lean Six Sigma and Supply Chain Solutions Consultancy and Training Firm, announced that it exceeded its first year training goal of 50 students and 5 training waves during the past calendar year.

The Training Business unit designed curriculum for numerous training courses such as; Lean Administration, Six Sigma Yellow, Green, and Black Belts, as well as, Six Sigma Champion, Executive and Balanced Scorecard. The Bellwether instructors, armed with a comprehensive knowledge base, delivered instruction to over 110 professionals, across Defense, State Government, Service and Manufacturing Sectors, in the growing Atlanta, Georgia market. The 9 training waves included public Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt awareness training, Lean Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, Executive Training in additional to Balanced Scorecard.

“The Training Business unit has big plans for Calendar Year 2007, notes the Training Practice Leader”. Bellwether plans to add two new service offering: FAST Track Lean Six Sigma course along with an online Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green, and Black Belt course by the spring.

Bellwether Services is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with affiliates throughout Georgia, Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Tennessee, and Virginia. Bellwether is dedicated to providing effective Lean Six Sigma and Global Supply Chain solutions and training service to numerous industries including; Aerospace, Automotive Suppliers, Beverage, Call Centers, Chemical, Consumer Products, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Food, Importers, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunications, Transportation and Warehousing Companies.

Founded as Consult Quality, LLC, in 2001, Bellwether is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), and 8 (a) consulting and training firm. For additional information, please visit our website at www.bellwether-services.com.

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Sales Director
1.404.386.2437

Bellwether Services Executive Director Recognized as First International Lead Management Consultant in the United States


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Atlanta, GA December 12, 2006

Bellwether Services, a Leading Lean Six Sigma and Supply Chain Solutions Consultancy and Training Firm, announced today that Executive Director and Six Sigma Black Belt, John Wilkerson, was certified as the first International Lead Management Consultant in the United States. Published by the ISO 10019 and International Personnel Certification Association, this new designation is yet another example of Bellwether's commitment to Best in Class performance.

"Being the first U.S. certified International Lead Management Consultant is a great professional accomplishment," says John Wilkerson. He continues, "With the expanding globalization of the workforce, it was important that my organization and I seize every opportunity to raise our bar of excellence. This status reflects our commitment to provide added value for our clients and reinforces the Bellwether Services vision -- Believe, Execute, Achieve." Read more -
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=704793&k=bellwether

About Us

Bellwether Services, headquartered in Atlanta, with affiliates throughout Georgia, Alabama, California, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri and Virginia, is an internationally recognized global Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain, and Quality Audit solution provider. Bellwether is dedicated to providing effective solutions to numerous industries such as; Aerospace, Automotive, Beverage, Chemical, Consumer Products, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Food, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Public Healthcare, Retail, Telecommunication, Transportation and Warehousing Companies.

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1.404.386.2437

Georgia Lean Event Sponsorship


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Atlanta, GA May 3, 2006

Bellwether Services announced that it would be a silver sponsor for this year's Georgia Lean Symposium and Workshop. This is the fourth annual conference designed for top public and private LEAN speakers, industry specialists, and interaction with more than 500 administrators, coordinators, policy makers, facilitators, and representatives from top repair and manufacturing companies and the Department of Defense. Read more - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb381288.htm

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1.404.386.2437

Bellwether Services Awarded Shares of 5 Year, $19 Billion IDIQ Support Subcontract for Naval Sea Systems Command


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ATLANTA, GA June 28, 2006

Bellwether Services, a Leading Lean Six Sigma and Supply Chain Solutions Consultancy and Training Firm, announced the award of a five year support agreement for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) SeaPort Enhanced multiple award contract. Bellwether will administer engineering, technical, and programmatic services in support of NAVSEA Warfare Centers, NAVSEA Headquarters, and its related Program Executives Offices.

In this role, Bellwether will provide spectrum technical and programmatic support for the prime contractor DDL Omni. The 5 year NAVSEA IDIQ contracting vehicle translates into a $19B contract and provides a framework to align, organize and integrate the US Navy in support of the Chief Naval Officer stated Seapower 21 mission. According to DDL OMNI Engineering's Director of Business Development, Robert Fritz, "We are extremely excited about the opportunity to work with Bellwether Services. Their proven capabilities, outstanding management team and reputation for quality results give us great confidence in their abilities." Read more - http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=682057&k=bellwether

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1.404.386.2437

Lean Six Sigma Practitioner and Metters Industries, Inc. Ink Teaming Agreement to Support Logistics Full Cycle Management Program


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Atlanta, GA March 14, 2006

Bellwether Services, A Lean Six Sigma and Supply Chain Consultancy Firm, announced today that it was awarded a subcontract for Logistic Full Life Cycle Program Management Support for the US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Logistics Domain. Read more - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb354903.htm

Niche Lean Six Sigma Consultancy Firm Awarded Share of Multi Million Dollar US Army Contract


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Atlanta, GA February 15, 2006

A Lean Six Sigma and Global Supply Chain Consultancy Firm, Bellwether Services announced today that it was awarded a share of the US Army Aviation & Missile Command’s Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Bellwether is one of several niche subcontractors supporting Perkins Technical Services, a prime contractor in the Business & Analytical Domain. If all contract options are exercised, the value of this contract could reach $500 million dollars for Perkins and its subcontractors. Read more - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb346359.htm

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1.404.386.2437

Lean Six Sigma Consulting Firm Enters The Small Business Administration’s Business Development Program


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Atlanta, GA November 2, 2005

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) certifies Bellwether Logistics Services, a Lean Six Sigma and Global Supply Chain Consultancy Firm with high growth potential, as a particpatant, in the 8 (A) Business Development Program.

(PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- The Small Business Administration's 8(A) Program was created in 1974 to help minority and other disadvantaged businesses to grow through a program of federal contracting preferences and set-asides. Through the program, eligible firms can be awarded federal government contracts on a sole-source or non-competitive basis. Contracts up to $5m for manufacturing and up to $3m for most other categories are available a non-competitive basis. Read more - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb304494.htm

About Us

Bellwether Services, headquartered in Atlanta, with affiliates throughout Georgia, Alabama, California, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri and Virginia, is an internationally recognized global Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain, and Quality Audit solution provider. Bellwether is dedicated to providing effective solutions to numerous industries such as; Aerospace, Automotive, Beverage, Chemical, Consumer Products, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Food, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Public Healthcare, Retail, Telecommunication, Transportation and Warehousing Companies.

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Sales Director
1.404.386.2437

St. Louis Supplier Development Council certifies Bellwether Logistics Services, a Lean Six Sigma and Global Supply Chain Consultancy Firm


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Atlanta, GA November 16, 2005

St. Louis Minority Supplier Business Development Council certifies Bellwether Logistics Services, a Lean Six Sigma and Global Supply Chain Consultancy Firm with high growth potential, as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

One of the country's leading business membership organizations, the primary objective of the national minority supplier development council (NMSDC) is to provide a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses. It was chartered in 1972 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes. Read More - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb304494.htm

About Us

Bellwether Services, headquartered in Atlanta, with affiliates throughout Georgia, Alabama, California, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri and Virginia, is an internationally recognized global Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain, and Quality Audit solution provider. Bellwether is dedicated to providing effective solutions to numerous industries such as; Aerospace, Automotive, Beverage, Chemical, Consumer Products, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Food, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Public Healthcare, Retail, Telecommunication, Transportation and Warehousing Companies.

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Sales Director
1.404.386.2437

US Army Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utlization Features Bellwether Logistics Services


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Atlanta, GA July 13, 2005

The United States Army, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSADBU) Features Bellwether Logistics Services, a lean six sigma and global supply chain consultancy firm with high growth potential. Read more - http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/7/emw261104.htm

About Us

Bellwether Services, headquartered in Atlanta, with affiliates throughout Georgia, Alabama, California, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri and Virginia, is an internationally recognized global Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain, and Quality Audit solution provider. Bellwether is dedicated to providing effective solutions to numerous industries such as; Aerospace, Automotive, Beverage, Chemical, Consumer Products, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Food, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Public Healthcare, Retail, Telecommunication, Transportation and Warehousing Companies.

Contact

Sales Director
1.404.386.2437