Growth and Launch Readiness
Growth breaks plants that aren't ready.
New lines, plants, co-manufacturers and customers, made ready before the volume lands.
The record
Output up 7× so revenue could grow 4×.
A fast-growing, venture-backed frozen food brand couldn't keep up with demand or pass the audits national retailers required.
- Measured in the client's own numbers.
What changed
| Measure | Result |
|---|---|
| Output | Up 7×, with unit cost down 23% |
| Audits | SQF score of 96, and two retailer audits rated Excellent |
| Distribution | National club distribution in 4 months |
| New line | Through USDA validation and into 3 national retailers in six months |
Before the first case
A launch is won or lost before the first case ships.
Capacity, people, quality systems and the retailer's audit all have to be ready before the first big order. We check each one while there is still time to fix it.
- Every area has an owner and a status.
Are you ready for the volume?
| Area | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Line capacity | At risk | |
| Crews and training | At risk | |
| Quality and food safety | Ready | |
| Supply and co-manufacturing | Starting | |
| Plan and systems | Ready |
Where it applies
Whatever is about to change, get it ready first.
Growth comes in different forms, and each one puts a different part of the operation at risk.
- For food and beverage, CPG and industrial manufacturers.
What has to be ready
| What's coming | What has to be ready |
|---|---|
| A new line | Capacity, people and validation before the first run |
| A new plant | Leadership, systems and a startup plan |
| A co-manufacturer | Selection, onboarding, quality and capacity |
| A new retail customer | Audits, service levels and a volume plan |
Common questions
Something else? Ask an operator
What is launch readiness?
Making sure capacity, people, quality systems and the retailer's audit are ready before the first big order, not after it.
When should we bring you in?
Before the volume lands. A launch is won or lost before the first case ships.
Can you help us pass retailer audits?
Yes. One venture-backed frozen food brand reached an SQF score of 96 and two retailer audits rated Excellent.
Do you work with co-manufacturers?
Yes. We help make new lines, plants, co-manufacturers and customers ready before the volume lands.
What if we need a leader to absorb the growth?
We can have an interim operator on the ground in 72 hours. On growth roles, our track record is delivery on time and under budget. See Interim Leadership
Everyone on the job has done the job
Is your operation ready for the volume?
Talk to an operator who has launched lines like yours. We reply within one business day.