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+### Consult & Analyze
+
+**Strategic Objective:** Enhance operational efficiencies and system optimizations through detailed analysis and consultation, tailored to specific partner needs.
+
+**TBX-led Consultation Engagement:** To analyze and identify areas for improvement within the partner's operations, followed by a tailored SOW.
+
+**Key Outcomes by Phase:**
+- Assess and optimize OEM Rationalization to streamline vendor relationships.
+- Automate processes to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.
+- Eliminate redundancy across teams to enhance productivity.
+- Optimize hard costs savings and reduce capital constraints related to hardware/software shipping.
+- Reduce OEM complexity from subscription-based Go-To-Market strategies.
+- Understand and improve staging/inventory process requirements.
+
+**Timeline:** Detailed analysis and initial consultation results within 2 months from engagement start.
+
+**Risk Management:** Strategies include contingency planning for OEM negotiations and real-time adjustments to automation scripts based on ongoing results.
+
+### Automate & Execute
+
+**Strategic Objective:** Deploy advanced automation solutions and enable a single-vendor approach for all Resale CPE, significantly reducing internal operational constraints.
+
+**Deployment of Automation & TBX Services:** Custom solutions for a single-vendor approach, dependent on outcomes from the 'Consult & Analyze' phase.
+
+**Key Outcomes by Phase:**
+- Full OEM Rationalization to minimize supplier complexity.
+- TBX-managed inventory and staging program to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
+- Reduction in Partner Capital in Progress (CIP) with a robust Supply Chain program.
+- Establish an Innovation Funds program for future services, including:
+  - Advanced Technology Center (lab)
+  - Field Services
+  - Consulting Services
+  - Strategic Resourcing
+
+**Timeline:** Full deployment within 6 months post-consultation phase.
+
+**Risk Management:** Implement phased roll-outs to mitigate disruption and provide ongoing evaluation against set benchmarks.
+
+### Run Operations
+
+**Strategic Objective:** Provide end-to-end visibility and control across the entire Resale CPE lifecycle, ensuring seamless operations and continuous improvement.
+
+**Key Outcomes by Phase:**
+- Day-to-day operations management of Partner Resale.
+- Regular process improvement of CPE to increase lifecycle efficiency.
+- Continuous automation to maintain and enhance operational responsiveness.
+
+**Timeline:** Continuous with quarterly reviews.
+
+**Risk Management:** Set up a dedicated operations control center to monitor performance and quickly address any operational issues.
+### Sales Engineering Support
+
+**Strategic Objective:** Empower sales teams with expert technical support throughout the sales journey, focusing on upselling and providing premium service (white glove support).
+
+**Technical SMEs:** Experts to support sales teams with solution design, technical consultation, and demonstrations. Focus on upselling and providing the technical edge.
+
+**Agreement Options:** Flexible CapEx or OpEx models to cater to diverse financial strategies.
+
+**Budgetary Rate:** $175/hour.
+
+**Timeline:** Support available throughout the sales cycle with real-time assistance during critical negotiations or presentations.
+
+**Risk Management:** Regular training and updates for SMEs to stay ahead of technological advancements and industry trends.
+
+### Staging
+
+**Strategic Objective:** Ensure all devices are properly configured and tested before deployment, providing a seamless transition and deployment for the partner.
+
+**Suggested Staging Services through ITC:**
+1. Receive
+2. Unbox
+3. Test
+4. Apply
+5. Configure
+6. Burn-In
+7. Quality Assurance
+8. Box
+9. Ship
+
+**Tiered Budgetary Pricing @ Cost Per Device:**
+- Qty 100: $423.34
+- Qty 500: $204.99
+- Qty 1000: $171.55
+
+**Timeline:** Staging process timeline depends on the quantity, with a maximum timeframe of 4 weeks for the largest orders.
+
+**Risk Management:** Implement a dual-check system to minimize errors in the staging process and ensure quality assurance standards are met.
+
+### Success in Partnership
+
+**Quantifiable Achievements:**
+- Time to quote reduced from 4 days to 1.
+- $1M annual savings from optimized inventory management.
+- $10M in PO savings annually due to strategic sourcing and procurement.
+
+
+- Significant install savings and quality improvements leading to reduced revisit rates and operational cost savings.
+
+---
+
+Here's a compelling and data-rich summary of your company's technical capabilities for Wi-Fi, private 5G, and FWA solutions:
+
+1. Site Survey and Assessment (SOW)
+   - Detailed site survey checklist covering RF analysis, infrastructure evaluation, and environmental factors
+   - Use of industry-standard tools and methodologies for accurate data collection and analysis
+   - Comprehensive reporting, including heat maps, line-of-sight analysis, and potential interference sources
+   - Recommendations for optimal access point placement, antenna selection, and network configuration
+   - Identification of any necessary infrastructure upgrades or modifications
+
+2. Hardware Resale
+   - Extensive portfolio of Wi-Fi, private 5G, and FWA hardware from leading manufacturers
+   - Detailed product specifications, datasheets, and comparison matrices to facilitate selection
+   - Competitive pricing leveraging bulk purchasing agreements and distributor relationships
+   - Flexible financing options, including leasing, rental, and pay-per-use models
+   - Hardware lifecycle management, including warranty support, RMA processing, and asset tracking
+
+3. Design and Installation (SOW)
+   - Detailed low-level and high-level design documents, including network diagrams and configurations
+   - Use of industry-standard design principles and best practices for optimal performance and scalability
+   - Comprehensive installation checklists and quality assurance procedures
+   - Detailed cutover plans and migration strategies to minimize downtime and disruption
+   - Post-installation testing and validation, including RF coverage verification and performance benchmarking
+
+4. Consulting and Analysis
+   - Detailed assessment of current network infrastructure, including hardware inventory and configuration review
+   - Identification of potential bottlenecks, single points of failure, and security vulnerabilities
+   - Recommendations for network optimization, including QoS configuration, bandwidth management, and traffic prioritization
+   - Analysis of application performance and user experience, with recommendations for improvement
+   - Development of custom automation scripts and tools to streamline processes and reduce manual effort
+
+5. Staging and Logistics
+   - Detailed staging checklists and quality control procedures to ensure hardware readiness
+   - Use of automated configuration management tools to ensure consistency and accuracy
+   - Secure storage and inventory management practices to protect hardware and prevent loss
+   - Detailed shipping and logistics documentation, including packing lists and tracking information
+   - Coordination with customer receiving teams to ensure smooth delivery and handoff
+
+6. Lifecycle Project Management
+   - Detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures, timelines, and milestones
+   - Regular project status reports and risk management updates
+   - Established change management processes to handle scope changes and minimize impact
+   - Detailed resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure project staffing and availability
+   - Comprehensive project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, and decision logs
+
+7. Sales Engineering Support
+   - Detailed product and solution training for sales teams, including hands-on demos and workshops
+   - Creation of custom solution briefs, case studies, and ROI calculators to support sales efforts
+   - Participation in customer meetings and presentations to provide technical expertise and credibility
+   - Development of proof-of-concept (POC) and pilot programs to validate solution fit and performance
+   - Ongoing technical support and guidance throughout the sales cycle to ensure customer success
+
+8. Ongoing Operations and Automation
+   - Detailed operational runbooks and troubleshooting guides for common issues and scenarios
+   - Established SLAs and performance metrics to track and measure service quality and availability
+   - Regular capacity planning and trend analysis to proactively identify and address potential issues
+   - Continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and automation opportunities
+   - Ongoing training and knowledge transfer to customer teams to enable self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on external support