Advanced Global Resources (AGR), LLC
Company Profile
AGR, LLC
8204 Elmbrook Dr Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75247
• ERP & Business Intelligence
Expertise across multiple
industries
• Pragmatic business
focused solutions are ontime, on-budget and onvalue.
• Proven Methodology with
a Commitment to
Excellence
AGR offers a comprehensive package of services
from solution architecture planning to big data
management and deployment/ sustainment. Our
technology, business process and software
experts specialize in many of today’s most
complex business challenges. We have the
capability of and experience in running largescale, complex projects with periods of ramping
up resources in short timeframes as well as
working with small to medium size clients
providing pragmatic business-focused solutions.
 Decades of Knowledge-Based Business
Process and Management Support Services
Experience within Senior Leadership
 Extensive ERP implementation and support
experience
 Big Data / Analytics / Business Intelligence
 100% Project Success Rate
Core Capabilities
• Big Data / Critical Analytics / Business Intelligence
– Aerospace & Defense Organizations
– Complex Government Entities
– Engineering and Manufacturing Companies
• Cyber and Institutional Security
• Enterprise Transformation and Systems Integrations
– ERP Implementations
– Customer-facing Solutions
– Complex supply chain, logistical and asset management processes
and systems
– Software, Information Technology and Operational Assessments
– Project Management and Controls
• Global Logistics Procurement and Transportation Functions
• Renewable Energy including Engineering and Project Management
• Human Capital Management
Big Data / Analytics / Business Intelligence
• We provide Cost Effective Big Data Solutions that
– achieve practical real-world results for both scientific
and business computing.
– accommodate thousands of users at various levels.
– yield real-time information for reporting and critical
decision making.
– integrate external data and data marts into an
enterprise data warehouse.
– support complex and crucial security rules.
– handle tens of terabytes of data.
– support multiple BI reporting tools (Business Objects,
Cognos, SAS)
Big Data & Analytics / Business
Intelligence Experience
• IBM Pure Data System
for Analytics (Netezza)
• SAP HANA
• Teradata
• MySQL
• MS SQL Server
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SAS
Tableau
IBM Cognos
Business Objects
Oracle Hyperion
Oracle Exadata
Hadoop
Business Analytics Experience
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AGR Specializes in Big Data Solutions, Watson Foundations, BigInsights, IBM
Netezza, Streams, Watson Explorer, IBM PureData Systems, Cyber Analytic
Appliances, Enterprise Data Warehousing, ERP, Business Process Analysis and
Predictive Analytics.
Our Navy ERP/Big Data work is leading edge in solving the challenges with
huge data volumes, scalability, low impact on operations, support of multiple
BI platforms, and thousands of users.
AGR Methodology
We Bring Our Methodology
Transformation Visioning
• We leverage the AGR
Method which comprises a
full lifecycle of systems
consulting services.
• We utilize the following
components:
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• The AGR Method has been
developed using our
experiences from our award
winning implementations.
Project
Management
Service and Operation
Project Management;
BPR and ERP
Integration.
BPR and ERP
Integration
Transformation by
Custom Development
IT Implementation
• we get to the solution fast
with minimum risk
Toolkit supporting Methodology
The AGR Method leverages our MULTITRAC Implementation Methodology. This blending People
together with the business and technology requirements necessary to achieve the project goals
and objectives. Templates supporting project threads guiding each phase with consistent
processes for success.
Project Threads
Planning
Design
Development
Testing and
Migration
Post Go-Live
Support
Project Management
Planning, executing and managing the overall project
Business Process Alignment
Aligning business processes to meet the requirements of the organization
System
System Configuration
Configuring additional codes, transactions, functions in COTS applications
Development
Designing and building reports, interfaces, enhancements, workflows
Migration
Building data migration and conducting system switchover when going live
Service and Operation
Building the system service and operation framework (jobs schedules, etc.)
Infrastructure *
Building the system infrastructure necessary for system functions
Change Management
Assessing and preparing the organization for the new system and processes
Training
Helping people build the skills necessary to realize the objectives and goals
People
Human Capital Management
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Utilize the latest sourcing technologies and have
decades of experience in full lifecycle, end-to-end
recruitment practices.
Network of global consultants with local expertise for
in-country needs.
Staffing Services Offered:
– Permanent Placement
– Temporary / Contract
– Contract-to-Hire
Areas of Expertise:
 ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, MS
Dynamics, JD Edwards, JDA,
Epicor, Infor, Sage, Syspro, Worday,
IFS, Jobscope.
 Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Systems: Epic, Cerner MEDITECH,
Allscripts/Eclipsys, NextGen,
Siemens.
 Software/Web Development
 Mobile Applications
 Data Warehousing / Database
Administration
 Big Data / Business Intelligence
 Project Management / Business
Analysis
 Business Process Reengineering
 Systems Architecture
 Software QA
 Programming / Networking
 Help Desk / Desktop Support
AGR Leadership Team
Randy Muns Executive Oversight / President
30 years executive management consulting experience
Asim Aziz
Sr. Vice President Technology and CTO
20 years systems implementation & data management experience
Bob Schirripa
Sr. Vice President Enterprise Solutions
25 years of professional services delivery & management experience
Nic Blundell
Vice President – Human Capital Management
8 years full lifecycle, end-to-end global recruitment and HCM experience
AGR Value Proposition
• Absolute results yielding 30-40% savings through
– Proven fundamental methodologies
– Veteran set of teammates (20 years average
experience)
– 100% success rate to mission completion
– Global Reach (Projects in North & South America,
Africa, Asia and Europe
– Emerging company with 100% growth rate
– Unmatched work ethic and diverse knowledge
– Partnerships with consultancies and
software/hardware suppliers
Value-Added Partnerships
SSG Consultores, SA
AGR Sister Company
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Sub Saharan company with joint equity interest
Offices located in the capital city, Maputo.
Professional and technology consulting, staff augmentation and logistics/supplychain services.
Licensed to provide staff augmentation services through Licensa Agência Privado
de Emprego
Staff is 99% Sub Saharan - Creating in-country value
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Professional Services Capabilities:
Staffing Services Capabilities
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ERP Architecture and Implementation (SAP,
Oracle, JDE, Primavera, Microsoft, Maximo,
etc.)
Business Process Optimization and Business
Strategy Consulting
Networking Systems, Cabling and Systems/IT
Admin
Back Office, Supply Chain and Logistics
Support
Accounting Tax Operational Audits
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Full Range of Back-office, Project
Specific and Technical Professionals
Visa and Work Permit Services
Local Content Compliance Consulting
and Resource Implementation
Staff Placement Services
Skilled labor support services (i.e.
equipment operators, electricians,
diesel mechanics, welders, etc.)
Case Studies
(Additional case studies can be provided upon Request)
Client Case
Study
Role of AGR, LLC
Company:
Location:
Business:
Special Operations Forces Support
(SOFSA) – Subcontracted through
Lockheed Martin
Bluegrass Station, Lexington, KY
Logistics Support Services to the
Command's Special Operations Forces
(SOF) Service Components and
Warfighters worldwide.
Project Profile
Period:
June 2012 – June 2014
Prime Contractor: Lockheed Martin
Sub Contractor:
AGR, LLC
Description:
AGR provides SOFSA with a variety of
program management services. We are
partnered with Lockheed Martin on this
initiative.
• Data quality management and standardization, use of
virtual collaboration tools
• Establish global supply chain of parts cross
reference, warehouses and depots consolidation
• Aircraft, vehicle and equipment repair, maintenance
and modifications and process review
• Critical infrastructure support and business process
transformation and training
AGR has been engaged to provide an ongoing logistics
supply chain program management inclusive of
distributed learning and collaboration tools via portal
and other media for personnel self-study. Content of the
programs consists of developing a census of personnel
to train, course structure, scheduling, material
requirements, testing content, quality review and
assurance and real-time cataloging and statistical
analysis of results.
Client Case United States
Navy
Study
Role of AGR, LLC
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Company:
Location:
Business:
US Navy
Mechanicsburg, PA
Naval Supply Systems Command
Project Profile
Period:
June 2014 – On going
Description:
The US Navy is a large SAP customer, and
it needs a BI solution for its SAP (and nonSAP) data, for the same reasons
commercial customers do. Naval Supply
Systems Command (NAVSUP-BSC) led the
Navy’s effort to integrate multiple
commands’ SAP data into a consolidated
warehouse.
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AGR Provided PM and Lead architecture support
on this effort to design and implement a BI solution
for the Secretary of the Navy, Office of Financial
Operations (FMO) with the capability to analyze
financial data in support of the Navy financial
auditability mandate. Assisted NAVSUP BSC to
provide audit readiness support regarding Standard
Accounting and Reporting System (STARS) data
and providing monthly briefings to the Assistant
Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and
Comptroller (ASN[FM&C]).
Supervised Research & Development efforts that
bring together partner technologies to create
solutions to solve complex customer challenges.
Loaded STARS data into Netezza appliance and
brought down the queries runtime from 11 hours
each to less than 5 seconds each.
Built capabilities for end users to interact with this
data through SAP Business Objects and through
direct SQL query engine using Netezza native
PostgreSQL language platform. Setup a program
for mentoring and knowledge transfer to BSC
civilian staff. Demonstrated Data.
Client Case
Study
Role of AGR, LLC
Company:
Location:
Business:
Univar Corporation
Redmond, WA
Leading global chemical distributor and
provider of innovative value-added
services.
Project Profile
Period:
June 2013 – on going
Prime Contractor: Essentials
Sub Contractor
AGR, LLC
Description:
AGR, working with our partner, Essentials
Consulting, supports Univar with a variety
of program management and other
consulting services.
• AGR has provided Program Management across
several ERP initiatives for Univar along with both
technical and functional expertise. This projects
include:
• Supply Chain Planning
• Distribution
• Transportation Management
• ERP products include:
• Oracle
• JDA
• Microsoft Dynamics
• DCS
AGR continues to provide Project Managers, functional
consultants and technical consultants leading and
supporting the Univar staff across these different
projects. AGR has been integral with functional
guidance and technical design supporting integration
between the legacy and point specific applications
implemented into the Univar suite of solutions
supporting their business.
Client Case
Study
Role of AGR, LLC
Company:
Location:
Business:
Performance Food Group
Richmond, VA
Parent company to a leading family of
foodservice distributors
• Performance Food Group is a relatively new
customer that we have been performing data
visualization and constant reporting for.
• Our role has been analyzing specifications and
Project Profile
Period:
May 2015 – on going
Description:
AGR currently performs data visualization
and reports development for PFG, one of
the nations leading food and food-related
products distributors serving more than
150,000 independent and national chain
restaurants, quick-service eateries,
pizzerias, schools, hotels, health care
facilities and other institutions.
executing development across multi business
functions in support of Performance Food Group’s
enterprise transformation and integration projects.
• Performance in our business is reflected by
customer satisfaction. After three months of
consistently exceptional performance, our contract
was extended to eighteen months.
• We are looking forward to an increased role from
Performance Food Group in their mission critical
integrated system efforts.
Client Case
Study
Role of AGR, LLC
Company:
Location:
Business:
MLP Steel Corporation
Scottdale, PA
Manufacturing of Roll Steel Products
Project Profile
Period:
June 2014 – Feb 2015
Description:
MLP Steel is a growing rolled steel
manufacturer which needed to streamline
business processes and improve
efficiencies across the business to meet
this growth while maintaining it’s customer
service focus and profitability.
• AGR leveraging the current legacy ERP package,
Epicor, implemented a combination of process
improvements and Epicor functionality to streamline
and improve business processes. Areas of
improvement included:
• Inbound receiving of raw material
• Tracking of Work in Process
• Completion of Finished Goods
• Shipping of Finished Goods
• Inventory Management.
• AGR setup and implemented Lot traceability
throughout the manufacturing process and the ability
to scan materials for all movement improving data
accuracy and significantly improving inventory
accuracy.
• Automation implemented with RF devises and
barcode enabled material handling has allowed MLP
to increase throughput with minimal increase in it’s
labor force.
Client Case
Study
Company:
Mukoque Construction LDS (MCL)
Headquarters: Matola, Maputo, Mozambique
Business:
Building Construction
Civil & Earthworks Construction
Road Equipment & Logistics Services
Project Engineering / EPC Services
Role of AGR, LLC
• Configuration Management: Maintained BOM, APL, waivers
and “as repaired” configuration vehicle logs for a combined
fleet of ex-military equipment, commercial construction
equipment, and COTS, ex-military support equipment.
• Program Management: Support cost, schedule, budget
control for both planned overhaul and reset programs and
unplanned repairs.
• Inventory Control System: Managed all material handlers
and inventory control analysts and all enterprise warehousing
for main repair yard and all remote sites.
• Budgeting, Cost Analysis and Controls: Updated through
Project Profile
Period:
June 2012 – June 2015
Prime Contractor: AGR, LLC
Description:
AGR provided Program Management,
Engineering, Logistics, and MRO support
for MCL in Mozambique and neighboring
countries in Southeast Africa.
data collection transactions. Management SCOR reporting
and detail Financial reports were managed through our
integrated planning and control function. Nonstandard major
project detail estimates were prepared and estimate to
complete functions by this activity.
• Sourcing & Procurement: Procurement function included
sourcing raw material, mechanical/electrical hardware,
subsystems, maintenance material and shop supplies. The
Supply Chain managed was for 4 continents and all
transportation was managed for primary facility and remote
areas.
• Design Engineering: Employed for modifications and
discontinued equipment repairs. The technical publications
function managed updates for OEM manuals and creation of
support documents for original design items.
Client Case
Study
Role of AGR, LLC
Company:
Location:
Business:
Chrysler Automotive
Chicago, IL, DeKalb, IL & New Orleans, LA
Automotive
• After a three tier requirements definition, functional and
technical specifications were published and signed off through
the executive levels at Chrysler along with a working group
representing the dealer community.
• Led a joint team with Chrysler IT personnel in defining the
Project Profile
Duration:
2 Years
Description:
AGR performed the requirements definition
and analysis for Chrysler's Dealer Connect
system that was developed to integrate
Chryslers corporate sales and order commit
systems with their network of dealers.
architecture for the system including data base, telecomm,
applications, and utilities tools. A PMO was set up that in
which we assisted Chrysler personnel in maintaining the
project master schedule, detail reporting, change board
governance, technical documentation, and project auditing.
• Our team took the lead in developing a rapid prototype using
our methodology and including interface simulations to legacy
systems and conversion assist programs. The prototype was
rolled out at three dealerships in different geographic regions
and became a production pilot for the entire dealer network. In
this capacity we architected the data base, performed
complete cycle applications development, engineered the
interface specifications, and performed systems integration
testing.
• The program for full scale development progressed and was
transitioned to internal Chrysler personnel. Our team moved
into the lead role of metric analytics, KPI's, Data acquisition,
data warehousing, and output creation for data visualization.