Our Toolsets
To complement our experience we have a set of proven toolsets that enables us to develop robust solutions that deliver sustainable value to our clients.
These toolsets cover a broad range of requirements from a gateway based Strategic Sourcing Methodology to Make Versus Buy to Accelerated Cash Generation.
Toolset 1:
executive workshop
These days most businesses have strategic targets and initiatives aimed at improving their performance. However, initiatives are often not flowed down into the day to day activities of the organisation or are un-coordinated across functions. To drive and sustain the necessary change, improvement plans must be integrated and clearly support the strategic targets. Only then will they become part of the company's DNA.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 2:
supply chain opportunity diagnostic
Understanding the current status of the supply chain and its processes is a fundamental requirement before launching any improvement activity. Building a comprehensive picture, benchmarking current performance and understanding the risks and opportunities gives focus to the projects that will deliver maximum benefit.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 3:
new product introduction assessment
New Product Introduction is at the heart of an engineered product company but is often sub optimal or even out of control resulting in cost and time over-runs. The impact of being late to market is often substantial due to loss of income and customer dissatisfaction.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 4:
accelerated cash generation
The requirement for companies to generate cash has never been more important than in today’s economic climate. The lack of readily available capital has made it more critical for companies to manage cash effectively and to become self funding to sustain and develop their business. The use of experienced operational consultants to accelerate cash generation can make the difference between survival and failure.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 5:
managing supply chain risk
All businesses rely on third parties to deliver goods or services. But with insolvencies soaring, many face being left with no products if a supplier goes bankrupt and they do not have contingency plans. Assessing the importance of the services or goods that suppliers provide and how to minimise the impact if there is a break of this service can be critical to business survival.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 6:
new programme sourcing
The late engagement of suppliers in the design process substantially increases costs and can have a significant impact on delivery as programmes ramp-up into production. If not managed and left to chance the result is poor financial performance and customer dissatisfaction.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 7:
strategic make versus buy
Effective Make versus Buy decisions are strategic to a business and can significantly affect its viability in the short and long-term. Without understanding its core competences and the value they create a company may be focussing on the wrong activities. With the increasing opportunity from out-sourcing and off-shoring, assessing core competencies and protecting intellectual property is more critical than ever.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 8:
engineering services outsourcing
The availability of capable engineering resources often constrains organisations and their ability to deliver programmes on time and cost. Together with the need to reduce time to market, this creates a strong case for establishing a relationship with an engineering services provider in a different time zone - to crash programme timescales and reduce costs.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 9:
production readiness
As new product volumes ramp up after entry into service or major volume increases occur in production, the risk of the supply chain failing to deliver significantly increases. The pro-active assessment of this risk can be critical to continued product supply.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 10:
strategic sourcing
Purchased goods typically represent 35% to 50% of a company’s annual sales. As a result purchase price reductions can have a substantial impact on a company’s profit and loss account. Most organisations have recognised this opportunity and initiated Sourcing programmes to realise these benefits. However, they often do not have a structured approach to maximise the benefits or the benefits do not translate directly into profit.> Download Our Toolsets
Toolset 11:
inventory modelling
Generating cash is more critical in today’s economic climate than ever. Inventory is often a necessary evil to maintain the flow of product and buffer poor performance in the supply chain. The challenge is how to optimise inventory to improve cash generation whilst maintaining delivery performance and maximising revenues.> Download Our Toolsets
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