CASE STUDIES
OPERATIONAL GROWTH & ISO ACCREDITATION SUPPORT
Client - Family-owned SME operating across 3 disciplines
Duration – 2 years (part-time involvement)
Challenge – The business was experiencing rapid growth and required
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Operational support to manage increasing demand
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Implementation of ISO9001 and ISO14001
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Improved planning, communication and internal process
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Recruitment of additional key staff
Our Role – Provided interim managerial and operational support including:
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Leading the ISO accreditation process
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Supporting the onboarding of new clients
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Introducing an MRP system
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Improving internal communication and planning processes
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Supporting the introduction of a new business discipline
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Sourcing, interviewing and selecting key staff for final interview
Results
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20% increase in profitable new business
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ISO9001 & ISO14001 achieved and maintained improving industry profile.
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Implementation of MRP system giving the business visibility and control it previously lacked
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Improved staff engagement and communication leading to improved performance and quality.
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Successful launch of an additional business discipline now representing a significant part pf the operations
ISO22716 GMP & OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY TRANSFORMATION
Client - Privately owned SME contract manufacturer
Duration – 2 years (part-time involvement)
Challenge – The business required
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ISO22716 Accreditation
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A full operational review
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Improved production efficiency and output speed
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Staffing structure and role review
Our Role
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Led the ISO22716 accreditation process
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Introduced a fully functional MRP system
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Reviewed workflow and factory layout
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Supported investment in new plant and equipment
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Reviewed and improved management structure and communication
Results
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ISO2716 achieved and maintained with no non-conformances raising company profile within the industry
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Process time improved by over 50% delivering faster order turn-around.
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Overall operational efficiency increased by 25% improving quality and profitability.
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Implementation of MRP system giving the business visibility and control it previously lacked
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Management structure and communication improved leading to smoother and more effective business operation.
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Business successfully expanded capacity and profitability leading to an improved order book.
INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER - RAPIDLY EXPANDING MANUFACTURER
Client - Large and rapidly expanding Cintract Manufacturer
Duration – 2 years (Full-time interim role)
Challenge – The company required experienced leadership during a period of rapid growth (75% increase over 2 years) and organisational change.
Our Role – Appointed as Interim General Manager to provide operational leadership, stability and strategic direction during a critical growth phase.
Results
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Continuity of leadership delivering systems and management to facilitate rapid growth
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Improved operational stability to provide facilities able to manage increased demand efficiently
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Support for ongoing business growth and development enabling successful implementation of the growth plan.
UK MANUFACTURING FEASIBILITY STUDY
Client - Large UK based brand owning group
Duration – 3 months (part-time project)
Challenge – Assess the feasibility of replacing Far East supply of plastic bottles and caps with a UK/EU based manufacturing solution.
Our Role - Deliver a comprehensive feasibility study including:
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Tooling and material cost analysis
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Capacity assessment
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Evaluation of EU/Uk manufacturing options
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Options for establishing in-house injection and blow-moulding operations
Results
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Full cost and capacity analysis delivered on schedule enabling plan reviews to be made in a timely fashion.
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Clear strategic options presented allowing selection process more straightforward
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Enabled informed decision making for future supply strategy.