The project developed new business processes and improvements in raw material logistics, specifically related to:

* Purchasing
* Receiving
* Warehousing
* Issuing
* Distribution to remote factories

The project delivered overall cost savings through:

* Changes in sourcing process
* Reduced manpower
* Reduced cycle time in material handling by 30%

[Consultant: Dan Quinn]

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.