Operational Support Built Around What Your Business Needs
Not every operational problem requires the same solution. Sometimes a specific issue needs to be addressed quickly. Sometimes the underlying cause isn't yet clear. And sometimes a growing business needs experienced operational leadership on an ongoing basis.
Elevate Operations provides flexible support based on the situation, from a focused operational diagnostic or defined project to ongoing fractional COO leadership.
1. Operational Diagnostic
When the symptoms are clear but the underlying cause isn't, I take a focused look at the operation to determine what's actually causing the problem. Depending on the situation, that may include areas such as landed cost, inventory, forecasting, service levels, supplier performance, 3PL operations, chargebacks, or working capital.
The objective is to identify the root cause, establish priorities, and determine the most practical path forward.
2. Defined Operational Projects
Some problems don't require ongoing fractional leadership. They require experienced support around a specific issue or objective.
Projects can include S&OP implementation, inventory and working capital improvement, sourcing and cost reduction, supplier or contract manufacturer transitions, 3PL optimization, SKU rationalization, operational recovery, and other defined supply chain initiatives.
3. Fractional COO Leadership
For businesses that need ongoing operational leadership but aren't ready to add a full-time executive, I provide hands-on fractional COO support across the operation.
That can include ownership and coordination across S&OP, procurement, inventory, suppliers and contract manufacturers, 3PL and logistics, quality and regulatory requirements, and other operational priorities. The objective is to create clearer ownership, stronger processes, and better operating discipline as the business grows.
S&OP & Demand Planning
Inventory & Working Capital
Sourcing & Procurement
SKU Rationalization
Areas of Support
Suppliers & Contract Manufacturing
3PL, Warehousing & Logistics
Cost & Margin Improvement
Quality & Regulatory Compliance