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Myrtle Consulting Introduction and Overview

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Myrtle Consulting Group is a values-based global-reach operationsconsulting and implementation resource for senior executives

Introduction to Myrtle

We have one goal – drive outstanding performance by delivering sustainable results

Who we are What we do Where we work

A 50+ multi-disciplinary team of consultants specializing in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Warehousing and Distribution, Change Management, and Organizational Design

Each team member represents extensive and practical industry as well as consulting experience

Help lead and accelerate operational performance improvements to meet business objectives

Develop a compelling, quantitative value proposition and multiple implementation options to realize objectives

Implement tailored solutions to sustain and perpetuate improvements

Provide after-project support to ensure sustainability, accountability and/or make course corrections

Everywhere within the “Four Walls of the Plant”─ Scheduling & Planning─ Production & Packaging─ Maintenance & Reliability─ Warehousing & material movement ─ Quality Management Systems─ Frontline Leadership─ Daily Management System─ Operating Model

Within these Industries─ Life Sciences─ Food & Beverage─ Consumer Package Goods─ Chemical & Industrial

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PassionWe live on the line and live for what we do. We will be there, where the work is, to deliver operational excellence

PaceWe catalyze improvement and deliver at accelerated speed when it matters most

PerformanceOur results set us apart and every engagement is structured to ensure our interests are aligned with the clients’

Our Mythology, Myrtle is one of the four sacred plants representing the different types of personality making up the community - the Myrtle methodology represents those who have good deeds to their credit. Myrtle’s core focus is taking action and implementing improvement.

We believe making the best of all opportunities, it is reflected in the red, white and blue

We believe diversity of life experiences is a strength, it is reflected in our name’s interpretation

What Myrtle is all about…

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Embedded in our DNA is a value system built on RESPECT

We are committed to upholding these values with every client

R Results Clearly understands deliverables and expectations. Focuses 100% on the work at hand. Isn’t easily sidetracked or dissuaded. Astute with aspects of client business. Pushes to completion.

E Ethics Unquestioned integrity. Doesn't take short cuts. Acts fairly and appropriately at all times. No question of impartiality, discriminatory or lewd behavior

S Strategic Is committed to meet client project goals and objectives. Always looking for ways to make client strategically successful. Identifies and develops further improvement opportunities.

P Pragmatic Enthusiastic. Team player. Spends time up front understanding what needs to be done and how to do it. Plans and schedules their activities. Executes plans expeditiously and efficiently

E Engaging Builds rapport quickly and easily. Develops a position of trust and respect in eyes of key clients. Comfortable on the shop floor and in the key clients office. De-escalates conflict.

C Committed Passionate about the client. Shop floor focused, immerses themselves into the client team. Goes to Gemba. Conscious of client perception. Always on their 'A' Game.

T Tenacious Exhibits true grit. Does what it takes to make the team and engagement successful. Agile, adaptable when necessary. Looks for other avenues to achieve objectives when obstructed.

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We differentiate ourselves through our ability to provide our unique expertise,skills and experiences to partner with clients and build tailored solutions

that ensure transfer of knowledge, client ownership, and sustainable results

The Myrtle Difference

We help clients realize greater value from their operations

Driving Results Expertise Implementation

It is not one of the things we do, it's the only thing we do

Shorter Learning CurveWith our experience and expertise there is less burden on you to familiarize us with your circumstances

Faster ResultsA shorter learning curve and deeper understanding mean faster results, early payback, and greater return on your investment

Our consultants are highly accomplished experts

No Substitute for ExpertiseWe bring to every assignment a powerful combination of subject matter expertise and depth of experience that other firms find difficult to match

More than Just “Knowing”Myrtle expertise ranges from strategy-level to the full spectrum of technical and operational levels

You won’t be wondering what comes next

Setting Realistic ExpectationsWe help establish realistic and achievable objectives to avoid unnecessary time and expense and to return maximum business value

Strong CollaborationClients are surprised when they first see us roll up our sleeves. We seamlessly work with your associates, adding new dimensions of expertise, experience, and leadership

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The Results• They attain accelerated and sustainable performance results that meet or

exceed business expectations

Our People• Experienced consultants with diverse backgrounds and points of view, all

having a common passion for helping our clients improve performance

Our Approach • We solve problems with you. Demonstrating respect for people, optimism,

“bedside manner” while still demanding performance with pace

Our Flexibility• We do not have a “one size fits all” approach. We leverage existing systems

and programs and customize our solution to ensure consistency and performance

Our Fit• Ability to navigate matrix organizations and help prioritize activity through

fact based prioritization process

Why our clients like working with us

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Life Sciences Food & Beverage FMCG Chemicals & Industrial

Myrtle Group consultants have delivered operational improvements in many verticals, including in the following companies…

Built on more than 25 years of experience delivering results to clients

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Abbott Material Movement Excellence, OEE Improvement, Operationial Excellence

Boehringer Ingelheim Compliance management, ORM implementation, Facility start-up, Operational strategy, Shop floor leadership, Site master planning

Bayer Pharmaceuticals Lean implementation and Operational Excellence

Johnson & Johnson Enterprise strategy, NPD redesign, Commercialization effectiveness, Sales force restructuring, Process Excellence deployment, Acquisition integration

Life Technologies Plant transformation, Batch record simplification

Merck Laboratory productivity, Shop floor leadership, Management systems, Lean Six Sigma & Kata deployment, Focus factory and IPT implementation

Novartis Management System Implementation, Leadership development, Operational Excellence

sanofi-pastuer Site-wide transformation, OEE improvement, compliance management

Within the past few years, Myrtle consultants helped many Life Science companies significantly improve operational capabilities including…

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Myrtle delivers value and the results our clients expect…

100% Project Success Rate – Every project Myrtle has met or exceeded the objectives

100% Project Completion Rate—We only consider an assignment complete when we can walk away with the client fully able to sustain and extend the improvements

Less than 10% Project Turnover Rate—Our consultants are well received by clients and remain assigned for the project duration

80% Repeat Business Rate – Four out of five clients who have used us once have used us again; in many case multiple times

…to realize greater value from their operations

Relationship & Engagement Success Client Results Achieved

Increased OEE 10-30%

Increased production throughput 15-40%

Increased equipment utilization 10-45%

Reduced operating expenses 15-25%

Reduced finished goods inventory 20-50%

MRO Purchase Price Reduction 5-10%

Reduced warehousing costs 5-20%

Reduced unit cost 15-20%

Reduced cycle times >50%

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Significant relevant experience in similar engagements

Agile, flexible organization with ability to design and deliver multiple implementation options

Proven, repeatable process to understand issues, value opportunities, and realize improvements

Track record of successfully building leadership capabilities, transforming operations and sustaining improvement

Technical AND Cultural fit including values and principles alignment

We are accountable for achieving specific, time-bound operational and development targets

Why is Myrtle an ideal partner?

We understand your business and operational needsMore importantly…Myrtle Delivers!

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Myrtle Team

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONB.S., Business, Bellevue UniversityE.M.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

QUALIFICATION & HIGHLIGHTSJim Fitzgerald is a seasoned leader and practitioner with a unique combination of 25 years ofcorporate strategy, capability development and operational transformation expertise. As atrusted advisor to senior leaders, Jim has supported over 30 companies, driven growth andimproved profitability through innovative solution development and interdisciplinarytransformation programs. He has directed the successful completion of hundreds of complexcross-functional projects which have generated over $750M of top-line growth and bottom-linebenefit. Clients and colleagues have described James as a strong strategic thinker and results-oriented leader who is able to partner across all levels of an organization to gain alignment forlarge changes.

EXPERIENCE• Boehringer Ingelheim: Compliance management, ORM implementation, Facility start-up,

operational strategy, shop floor leadership, site master planning, program management• Johnson & Johnson: Enterprise strategy, NPD redesign, commercialization effectiveness,

sales force restructuring, Process Excellence deployment, acquisition integration• Merck: Laboratory productivity, shop floor leadership, management systems, Six Sigma &

Kata deployment, focus factory implementation, sterile supply transformation• Sanofi Pastuer: Site-wide transformation, OEE improvement, compliance management• Becton Dickinson: Enterprise strategy, HR transformation, Six Sigma deployment• Mallinckrodt: Supply chain network optimization, Operational Excellence deployment

James FitzgeraldBusiness Development

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Contacting Us

Myrtle Consulting LLC.Passion…Pace…Performance…TM

www.myrtlegroup.com

16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 190

Houston, TX 77084

Tel (office): 281-600-7275

Jim Fitzgerald+1 [email protected]