Projects
Approach
Rationalised inventory using “last-time-used” data
Eliminated obsolete and low-value stock
Reconfigured storage into a secure 5m × 3m room
Outcome
Freed significant floor space
Enabled the creation of a new machine centre
Generated £120,000 in revenue within four months
Challenge
Customer arrears exceeded 1,500 despatches, placing key accounts at risk of switching suppliers
Approach
Stabilised fulfilment processes
Prioritised backlog reduction
Reengineered scheduling and stock availability
Outcome
Reduced arrears to under 100 despatches within two months
Reduced lead times from 12 weeks to 4 weeks
Retained customers and increased overall customer base
Challenge
A major customer required all purchasing to be sourced from within the USA
Approach
Designed and implemented a new manufacturing operation in Texas
Localised production and supply chain
Outcome
Retained the existing customer
Expanded the US customer base
Established a sustainable US manufacturing footprint
Challenge
The business was limited to producing 150 framed pictures per day, restricting growth
Approach
Reorganised work areas for efficiency
Improved workflow and layout
Worked closely with teams to embed new ways of working
Outcome
Increased output to over 300 units per day within six months
Achieved with minimal capital expenditure
