Delivering measurable operational value
Explore real-world examples of how OS Advisory partners with SME manufacturing and distribution businesses to optimise procurement, streamline shop floor operations, and release vital working capital.
Procurement spend overhaul and direct cost reduction
A mid-sized manufacturing client faced rising raw material prices and fractured supplier agreements. By conducting a detailed category spend review and renegotiating critical supplier contracts, we consolidated spend across primary product lines. The intervention delivered sustainable direct material savings, enhanced supply security, and established transparent procurement frameworks that continue to protect gross margins.
Supply chain realignment and working capital release
Struggling with excessive inventory holding and erratic customer fulfilment, an engineering distribution firm needed urgent operational restructuring. Working alongside warehouse and planning teams, we rationalised stock-keeping units, optimised safety stock parameters, and embedded practical S&OP processes. This freed substantial cash from working capital while significantly lifting on-time delivery performance.
Private equity transition and operational readiness
Preparing for private equity investment requires robust operational systems and dependable data. In this engagement, we provided interim leadership to align quality management with ISO 9001 principles, eliminate production bottlenecks, and establish clear operational KPIs. The business successfully navigated due diligence, presenting clean operational metrics and realising an enhanced valuation upon exit.