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OUR EXPERIENCE

Problems solved.Results delivered.

Eight examples of work undertaken for clients across different businesses and operational challenges. Each begins with a specific problem—and a practical response.

LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION

Warehouse Consolidation & Distribution Centre

Illustrative logistics & distribution environmentILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY · NOT THE CLIENT’S SITE
One connected operationRECEIVING → STORAGE → DISTRIBUTION
THE CHALLENGE

Establish a third-party consolidation centre to store and distribute products arriving from Europe.

Inside the project+
WHAT IMPROVE DID

Designed and implemented goods-receiving, storage and distribution operations for deliveries to wholesalers and supermarkets. Created invoicing processes and trained the team in stock management, reconciliation and discrepancy investigation.

THE OUTCOME

A functioning warehouse operation, supported by the systems and training needed to receive, store, distribute and account for goods.

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INVENTORY & PLANNING

Materials Replenishment / Inventory Management

Illustrative inventory & planning environmentILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY · NOT THE CLIENT’S SITE
RAW-MATERIAL INVENTORY
THE CHALLENGE

Create an MRP system that aligned material ordering with production requirements and forecast sales.

Inside the project+
WHAT IMPROVE DID

Used the business’s existing data to build a practical replenishment process, maintain adequate stock and limit excess inventory.

THE OUTCOME

Raw-material inventory fell by 40%. Additional costs and operational issues were eliminated, and the sales and operations planning process improved.

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TRANSPORT & COMMERCIAL ANALYSIS

Transport Costings Analysis

Illustrative transport & commercial analysis environmentILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY · NOT THE CLIENT’S SITE
12 monthsDELIVERY DATA ANALYSED
THE CHALLENGE

Review the transport and distribution contract to assess the competitiveness of its pricing.

Inside the project+
WHAT IMPROVE DID

Analysed twelve months of delivery data by sector, customer and delivery location to establish the true cost of service. Used the findings to develop a pricing model and inform a tender process.

THE OUTCOME

A more effective costing model and more competitive terms negotiated with the service provider.

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FLEET & OPERATIONAL COSTS

Fleet Fuel Efficiency

Illustrative fleet & operational costs environmentILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY · NOT THE CLIENT’S SITE
Data into decisionsVEHICLE → FUEL → JOB COST
VEHICLEFUELJOB COST
THE CHALLENGE

Understand fuel costs and efficiency across a mixed vehicle fleet.

Inside the project+
WHAT IMPROVE DID

Analysed consumption by vehicle and type of work, then developed a process for costing jobs using that management information.

THE OUTCOME

More competitive job pricing and an increased conversion rate for quotations, supported by a clearer understanding of the costs behind each job.

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DEMAND PLANNING

Forecast Accuracy / Demand Planning

Illustrative demand planning environmentILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY · NOT THE CLIENT’S SITE
45%→FORECAST ACCURACY · IN THREE MONTHS
THE CHALLENGE

Improve forecast accuracy, establish ownership and create a reliable reporting process.

Inside the project+
WHAT IMPROVE DID

Introduced forecasting analysis and reporting, then trained and mentored the sales team to improve the information fed back into the business.

THE OUTCOME

The business’s measure of absolute forecast accuracy improved from 45% to 70% within three months.

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FMCG & NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Frozen Chicken Product Development

Illustrative fmcg & new product development environmentILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY · NOT THE CLIENT’S SITE
Kitchen to productionDEVELOPMENT → SCALE
THE CHALLENGE

Develop and deliver a range of frozen chicken products for a client building a factory for the fast-food sector.

Inside the project+
WHAT IMPROVE DID

The NPD food consultant developed the range in the client’s test kitchen, working to the client’s specifications and requirements.

THE OUTCOME

The products progressed from test-kitchen development to mass production.

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FOOD SAFETY & PROJECT DELIVERY

FSA / EC Licence Approval for Meat Processing Plant

Illustrative food safety & project delivery environmentILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY · NOT THE CLIENT’S SITE
Approval achievedPROCEDURES → TRAINING → APPROVAL
THE CHALLENGE

Obtain FSA approval for a newly built meat-processing plant.

Inside the project+
WHAT IMPROVE DID

The food safety team designed and implemented PRP and HACCP procedures, trained staff to Levels 2 and 3 in food safety and acted on advisory guidance.

THE OUTCOME

The initial licence was achieved at the first attempt, with full approval after the probationary period. This is a historical project outcome, not a promise of approval for future projects.

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BUSINESS STRATEGY & GROWTH

Exploring New Opportunities & Contracts

Illustrative business strategy & growth environmentILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY · NOT THE CLIENT’S SITE
BUSINESS GROWTH
THE CHALLENGE

Identify new commercial opportunities and help the business meet the requirements of prospective work.

Inside the project+
WHAT IMPROVE DID

Assessed existing activity, identified opportunities and supported costing, pricing, tenders, submissions, presentations and client meetings. Prepared the related procedural and compliance documentation.

THE OUTCOME

The source case study reports 20% business growth from this work at the time of publication.

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Results relate to individual historical projects described by Improve Business Solutions. They are not forecasts or guarantees for another business. Client names are not assigned to case studies where the source does not identify them.

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