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December 21, 1954-
August 9, 2012

 

New Blog Post

Four Themes to Successfully Navigating the Supreme Court Decision

The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act confirms the direction of healthcare reform that had already begun a few years ago.  Many payers and providers, responding to the slowly emerging regulatory architecture of the law, have embarked on large scale transformational initiatives which will fundamentally change their business models forever.

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New Article

Payers and Providers: The Pressure On Payers Is Relentless

No matter the outcome of the Affordable Care Act, the long-term picture for payers remains uncertain. Even if all the ACA provisions are enforced by the Supreme Court, there are still many issues to sort out. If some of the provisions are struck down, then other issues will be encountered. In an unpredictable business environment, Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana decided to give itself a physical and make process improvements to control what we could control.

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Retail Articles

Retail Confidential, Part 2: Behind the Counter

December 1, 2009
By Anne Kadet, SmartMoney Magazine
After undergoing computerized personality tests and interviews to find a retail job this season, a SmartMoney reporter finally landed a job at a J. Crew in midtown Manhattan and talks about how it went. Guidon CEO Ron Wince discusses how the average break room compares.

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Retail Confidential: Life as a Sales Clerk

November 19, 2009
By Anne Kadet, SmartMoney Magazine
Though few customers can see it, retail work is undergoing a revolution of sorts, with companies going to new extremes in their quest for efficient hiring (think online psychological testing) and more productive work. Guidon CEO Ron Wince discusses how space in the back of the store costs just as much to rent as space in the front, so retailers tend to scrimp on employee areas.

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The New Business Model

September 2009
By Karen Alberg Grossman, Men's Retail Magazine/MRketplace.com
Guidon CEO Ron Wince offers tips for retailers on succeeding during a downturn.

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Applying Lean Six Sigma Principles to "Five Points of Transition" in a Retail Environment

August 2009
By Guidon Performance Solutions
Guidon discusses how retailers are increasingly finding opportunities to improve the customer experience through the application of Lean Six Sigma principles utilizing the "Five Points of Transition."

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Economizing the Store: In a recessionary environment, how are retailers maximizing resources and doing more with less?

February 1, 2009
By Jessie Bove, DDI Magazine
Guidon CEO Ron Wince provides tips to the retail industry on minimizing costs and getting more out of personnel.

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Under Armour Says Revenue Will Be Lower: Shares drop 13 percent as news surprises analysts

January 14, 2009
By Liz Farmer, The Daily Record
Guidon CEO Ron Wince weighs in on the financial state of Under Armour and other retail businesses.

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Retail Sales Reports for Holidays Bad As Predicted

January 8, 2009
By Jackie Crosbie, The Star Tribune
After a tough season for retailers, Guidon CEO Ron Wince explains how improving the customer experience can increase sales.

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Economy Puts High-End Retailers in Price Predicament

December 24, 2008
By Allison Wollam, Houston Business Journal
Guidon CEO Ron Wince provides advice for high-end retailers to maintain their luxury status during the economic slowdown.

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Value Is Key This Holiday Season

November 25, 2008
By Debra Hazel, GlobeSt.com
During a difficult holiday season for retailers, Guidon provides tips on reducing costs through streamlining distribution and inventory.

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