Operations Assessment
You know the plant can do more. We find where.
From a single line to the whole enterprise, senior operators show you where the plan breaks, what each loss is worth and what to fix first.
Three levels
From one line to the whole enterprise. You choose.
Some clients want proof on a single line first. Others need a roadmap for the whole business. Start where your need is.
- In a food business, the enterprise view runs farm to fork.
Which assessment do you need?
| Level | What we look at | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| One line | A single production line | Double-digit improvement opportunities on average, achievable within 90 days |
| Full plant | The whole plant | Every gap identified and quantified, and a full roadmap that typically results in double-digit productivity |
| Enterprise | End to end: supply channels, operations and DC networks, customer clusters and SKUs | A 3-year roadmap aligned with your strategy, your top 3 to 5 strategic initiatives, and an executive sponsor framework |
What it shows
Every plant has a few losses that cost more than all the rest.
Most plants can list their problems. Few can say what each one costs. We put a dollar figure on each loss, so the plant works on what pays first.
- A ranking your finance team can follow.
Which loss is costing you most?
How it runs
From what the business needs to what to fix first.
We walk every shift, because a plant on nights is not the plant you see on a day tour. The level you choose sets the scope and the timing.
- Led by operators who have held the seats they are looking at.
From first conversation to the roadmap
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Start | Understand what the business needs |
| On the floor | Senior operators walk every shift |
| Value | A dollar figure on each loss |
| Readout | What to fix first, ranked by what it pays, and the roadmap to get there |
What comes next
An assessment should lead to a result.
The plan is yours to act on. When a plant needs more, we stay and close the gaps on the floor. One protein processor's flagship plant went from a $1M monthly loss to profit in six months.
- Turnaround work is complete when the targets are achieved and verified by you.
What changed at the flagship plant
| Measure | Result |
|---|---|
| Monthly EBITDA | $1.1M swing |
| OTIF | About 80%, from the low 40s |
| Throughput | Up 30%, with 17% fewer people |
Common questions
Something else? Ask an operator
What is an operations assessment?
A look at how your operation really runs, to show where the plan breaks, what each loss is worth and what to fix first. It can cover one line, a full plant or the whole enterprise.
Which level do we need?
You decide. One line is the quickest way to see what is possible. A full plant gives you a complete roadmap. An enterprise assessment covers the whole chain, from supply channels to customers: in a food business, farm to fork.
How long does an assessment take?
It depends on the level you choose. The scope sets the timing.
Who does the work?
Senior operators who have held the seats they are looking at. They know what a loss looks like from the floor because they have owned one.
What do we get at the end?
What to fix first, ranked by what it pays. A full plant assessment adds a full roadmap, and an enterprise assessment adds a 3-year roadmap, your top 3 to 5 strategic initiatives and an executive sponsor framework.
What if we already know what's wrong?
Then you may not need an assessment. If the project is already defined, we agree the result and the team, and go straight to work. See how we work
Can this support a deal?
Yes. We also check what plants can really deliver before close. See Private Equity
Everyone on the job has done the job
Where is your plant losing the most?
Talk to an operator who has walked a floor like yours. We reply within one business day.