At Inventory Matters we use a structured process called Issue Based Consulting. We focus on your business and your problems. Then, we work with your people to design and implement solutions that work for you.

We call our approach to implementation “light touch consulting” because we empower your people to make the change and are there only as and when you need us.

Our Consulting and Improvement Process

Improvement does not come gift-wrapped. Inventory Matters believes that continuous and sustainable improvement only comes from a structured process.

1. Initialisation and Assessment

The project begins:

• Joint Steering Committee We work with you to create a Joint Steering Committee. Together, we'll determine the project’s strategic importance, establish scope, set goals and create our plan. Joint Steering manages the project, including internal communications.
• Client Core Team We work with you to assemble your Client Core Team. These are the doers. They know what the problems are already. Only they can implement lasting solutions.

2. Analysis – Data and Processes

Inventory Matters consultants work with your Client Core Team to analyse your data and your processes; identify and prioritise your problems and challenges; and develop a coherent plan to deliver sustained benefit to your operations.

The tools we use depend on your business, your needs and the parameters we set at the Assessment stage.

Customer Optimised Inventory

COIN uses the patented AMIS analysis software to optimise your inventory holding by revolutionising your inventory planning.

Lean and Agile Operations

...Our approach to Lean thinking – leading to truly Lean operations. Inventory Matters helps companies make Lean improvements fast – as proven by these typical six month results:

• Reduced process cycle time by 50 to 70%.
• Reduced inventories by 30 to 80%.
• Reduced scrap by 80%.
• Increased productivity by 40%.

• Our Approach
• Our Methodology
• What is Inventory Optimisation?
• amis-delta software
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