### 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