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Numbers talk–Confident and profitable decisions at Organically Grown Co.

Organically Grown Company
Promoting health through organic agriculture as a leading sustainable organization, founded in 1977 Organically Grown Company is the leader and the largest distributor of organic produce in the Northwest. Visit www.organicgrown.com for more information.

Situation:

Organically Grown Company (OGC) was at a stalemate regarding the relative profitability of customers and consequent pricing strategy. OGC also sought solid information on the profitability of distribution routes. 

Solution:

Nicole provided OGC leadership with visibility and an understanding of the true customer level contribution to OGC business, showing the most significant drivers of cost and profit variability
between accounts and routes. 

The costing model in effect revealed that costing models were inaccurate. Previously thought unprofitable segments were actually positively contributing to the bottom line, and vice-versa.

Initial Outcomes:

This information resolved a long-standing and significant stalemate. It provided direction to act and make confident decisions about customers and routes.

Nicole also provided insight into alternative pricing strategies and activity drivers to allow OGC to drive its mission while growing sustainable profits. 

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Matt Mroczek, MBA VP of Finance
Organically Grown Company

Not only did Nicole’s work directly help us achieve record profitability in the short-term, but she also set a roadmap for our continued growth and left us with the knowledge to get there. She’s an effective navigator of leadership teams because it’s clear to see that her only agenda is helping the business grow.
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Company Information

Mailing Address:
1631 NE Broadway
No. 119
Portland, OR 97232

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