Can you tell me more about your services?

1. What types of CPG and Food & Beverage companies do you work with?
   We specialize in midmarket companies ($100M–$1B) across the Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods sectors. Our clients range from family-owned brands to private equity-backed manufacturers looking to scale, optimize, or transform operations.

2. How do you help midmarket manufacturers improve operational efficiency?
   We embed with your teams to identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and implement operator-led solutions that reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance yield—without requiring major CapEx.

3. What results can I expect from your supply chain optimization services?
   Clients typically see measurable improvements in cycle time, inventory turns, and service levels. For example, we’ve led $50M transformations and reduced production time by over 30% for leading beverage brands.

4. Do you offer support for plant floor performance and lean manufacturing?
   Yes. Our hands-on approach applies lean principles directly on the plant floor, empowering operators and supervisors to drive continuous improvement and accountability.

5. Can you help with scaling operations during periods of rapid growth or change?
   Absolutely. Whether post-acquisition, entering new markets, or launching new product lines, we help teams align quickly and execute with speed and precision.

Is London Consulting right for us?

1. What makes your approach different from other consulting firms?
   We’re not consultants—we’re operators. Our team has decades of in-the-field experience and we prioritize execution over theory. No fluff, just measurable outcomes.

2. How do you measure success in your transformation projects?
   We track KPIs like cycle time, yield, cost per unit, and service levels. Success is defined by your team’s ability to sustain improvements long after we’ve left.

3. What industries do you specialize in within the CPG and F&B sectors?
   We work across beverages, dairy, meat processing, bakeries, functional health products, and more. Our experience spans agriculture, wholesale, and retail supply chains.

4. Do you work with private equity-backed companies or investor-owned brands?
   Yes. We’re often brought in during diligence, integration, or scale-up phases to accelerate performance and ensure ROI on investment.

5. How do you ensure solutions are adopted across all levels of the organization?
   We work shoulder-to-shoulder with your operators, supervisors, and leadership. Our approach builds ownership and accountability from the ground up.

6. Why should we consider working with a consultant?

   Consulting brings a systematic approach to solving business challenges. We use structured methodologies like Agile or Lean Six Sigma to assess problems, design solutions, and implement change. Through change management, we ensure teams adopt new ways of working smoothly and sustainably. It’s not just advice—it’s a framework for lasting improvement.

How do you improve our operations?

1. What are the most common operational challenges in the food and beverage industry?
   Challenges include inconsistent throughput, high waste, labor shortages, and disconnected supply chain systems. We help teams tackle these head-on with proven solutions.

2. How can I reduce the cost per unit and increase the yield without new CapEx?
   By optimizing existing processes, retraining teams, and improving scheduling and maintenance practices, we help you unlock hidden capacity and reduce costs.

3. What are the best practices for improving throughput and reducing downtime?
   Operator-led problem solving, lean scheduling, and real-time performance tracking are key. We implement these practices with your teams on-site.

4. How do you support compliance with FDA, USDA, and other regulatory standards?
   We help build systems that ensure audit readiness, traceability, and documentation—without slowing down operations.

5. What are the benefits of integrating manufacturing and supply chain systems?
   Integration improves visibility, reduces lead times, and enables better decision-making. We help you connect systems and teams for seamless execution.

How can technology help us?

1. How can AI help us improve plant performance and reduce downtime?
   We use AI-powered diagnostics to identify root causes of inefficiencies, predict equipment failures, and optimize scheduling. This helps reduce unplanned downtime and improve throughput—without requiring new capital investment.

2. Can you help us get better visibility into our operations?
   Yes. We implement real-time performance dashboards and analytics tools that give your teams actionable insights across production, quality, and labor. This visibility enables faster, data-driven decisions at every level.

3. How do you support digital transformation for midmarket manufacturers?
   We focus on practical digital enablement—connecting systems, automating manual processes, and training teams to use data effectively. Our goal is to make technology work for your operators, not overwhelm them.

4. Do you offer support for integrating ERP, MES, and supply chain systems?
   Absolutely. We help unify your data across platforms to eliminate silos, improve traceability, and streamline decision-making. Integration leads to better forecasting, inventory control, and customer service.

5. How do you ensure our digital investments deliver ROI?
   We start with business outcomes—cost per unit, yield, service levels—and align every digital initiative to those metrics. Our approach ensures that technology adoption translates into measurable performance gains.