The project took a critical look at inventory at a key point in the final assembly process of a major automotive sub-assembly.

Once the "pull" signal is received from the vehicle assembler, there are only a couple of hours to customise the assembly and ship in time to meet the line side delivery. There was pressure on the process to be more responsive and the project analysis produced some paradigm busting results that will potentially bring the company:

• Significant savings, and
• Improved delivery performance

[Consultant: Geoff Relph]

Hozelock: Winner of Manufacturer of the Year Award 2009

Improving service levels to customers and improving the seasonal planning process - an example from the demanding DIY retail sector.

Managing The Leap: Building a Brand Into a Company - KMI King of Shaves

How do successful companies make the leap from start-up to SME?

Detailed business process analysis of the planning, manufacturing and warehouse operations.

The project took a critical look at inventory at a key point in the final assembly process of a major automotive sub-assembly.

The project developed new business processes and improvements in raw material logistics.