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Operational Improvement Consulting Services

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Operational Improvement Consulting Services
Our Approach

What Are Operational Improvement Consulting Services?

Operational improvement consulting services are a deep dive into your organization — from core processes to people to digital transformation — to help you achieve strategic alignment, unlock operational excellence and realize sustainable cost savings.

What We Offer
Operational Improvement Consulting Services Overview

What are your roadblocks? Your opportunities? Align your operations and strategic goals with holistic services that help you identify the root cause of issues, remove silos, reduce redundant work, cut costs and improve the customer experience.

Business Process Improvement & Management
Optimize your business processes and teams for greater efficiency
Digital Transformation
Assess your current tech stack, increase adoption and eliminate workarounds
Supply Chain & Operations
Enhance your supply chain, lower costs and boost productivity
Strategic Portfolio & Program Management
Successfully manage and deliver projects, from highly complex initiatives to continuous improvement.

Business Process Improvement & Management Consulting

Do your processes add time not value? Are your people overwhelmed or resisting change? Is your company growing faster than you can manage? We help you find the most effective ways to eliminate bottlenecks, cut waste, improve teamwork and increase efficiency for long-term success.

  • Process Analysis & Mapping: Get insights into your processes and improvement areas.
  • Data Flow Optimization: Improve speed, accuracy, security and decision-making.
  • Benchmarking & KPI Analysis: See how you compare with your peers and your goals.
  • Change Management Consulting: Minimize resistance and disruptions with effective strategies to navigate change.
  • Team Capabilities Assessment: Evaluate teams, roles and responsibilities, identifying skills gaps and training needs.
  • Shared Services Design: Get a framework to consolidate operational functions, improve consistency and enhance compliance and risk management.
  • Customer Management Assessment: Examine customer touchpoints to make every interaction more efficient and engaging.

Digital Transformation

Are you optimizing your tech stack and gaining the right insights? Ensure your software fits your business goals and improve how it works for you.

  • Software Utilization Review: Evaluate existing software for adoption, complexity and efficiency.
  • Technology Needs Assessment: Identify gaps in your technology that hinder operations.
  • Software Selection Consulting: Get expert guidance to adopt the most effective new technologies or make improvements to current systems.
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Consulting: Find out where and how to eliminate repetitive, manual tasks.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consulting: Learn how to make AI work for your business to reduce complexity and administrative burdens.
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO) Advisory: Get strategic guidance to align technology with business goals, optimize IT operations and drive innovation.

Supply Chain & Operations Consulting

Looking to advance your supply chain operations and lower procurement costs? Examine part or all of your supply chain to increase productivity, eliminate waste and improve quality.

  • Third-Party Sourcing & Procurement Strategy: Identify and select suppliers that offer best-value terms and service.
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO) Advisory: Get strategic guidance to optimize operations, streamline processes and enhance organizational efficiency.
  • Footprint Analysis: Make sure your supply chain infrastructure supports growth and adaptability.
  • Warehouse Optimization Consulting: Ensure your warehouse layouts, storage systems, inventory management and workflows maximize efficiency and cost savings.
  • Manufacturing Operations Analysis: Streamline processes and workflows to get products to customers sooner.
  • Quality Improvement Assessment: Identify and manage risks related to third-party vendors, supplier relationships, quality issues and logistics.
  • Sustainability Integration Consulting: Effectively incorporate sustainability practices into procurement and supply chain strategies.

Strategic Portfolio and Program Management

Seeking a results-driven approach to portfolio management? Ensure your projects and programs are aligned with your overall business objectives, driving maximum value and long-term success.

  • Plan Design & Documentation: Create detailed and structured plans and comprehensive documentation to ensure clear alignment.
  • Initiative Management Consulting: Oversee and guide the execution of key projects or initiatives to ensure timely delivery.
  • Program & Project Management Services: Get expert help with planning, execution and oversight of projects and programs, including tools such as Waterfall, Agile and Lean Six Sigma.
  • Training & Capability Building Consulting: Enhance skills and knowledge within your organization, empower teams and drive continuous improvement.

Checklist

How to Choose an Operational Improvement Consultant

Choosing the right operational improvement consultant is crucial to helping you eliminate inefficiency, improve quality and achieve sustainable cost savings. These questions can help you find a provider who will deliver maximum results for your organization:

  • Holistic Approach. Do the consultants offer comprehensive expertise for every aspect of your operations?
  • Industry Experience. Does the firm have at least 10 years of experience serving your industry?
  • Certified expertise. Is the provider certified in Lean Six Sigma, Agile and Waterfall methodologies?
  • Comparable Companies. Does the consulting team typically work with organizations of your type and size?
  • Availability. Are the advisors easily accessible and in your geography?
  • Reputation. Is the firm known for helping businesses like yours optimize business operations?

Why Armanino for Operational Improvement Consulting?

We’ve delivered proven results for hundreds of small, mid-market and enterprise clients nationwide. Our comprehensive operational improvement services are backed by a 10+ year track record to help you fast-track growth, increase profitability and deliver long-term cost savings.

We bring hands-on experience serving the unique industry needs of clients in construction, manufacturing, technology, real estate, private equity, family office and nonprofit.

Certified Expertise

Certified Expertise

Lean Six Sigma, Waterfall and Agile certified

Client Satisfaction

Client Satisfaction

61 Net Promoter Score (NPS) five-year average rating

Operational Improvement Consulting Services Case Studies

Experts
Jeremy Sucharski - Partner, Consulting - San Ramon CA | Armanino
Partner
Jeremy is a partner in Armanino’s Strategy and Transformation consulting practice.

San Ramon, CA
Amy Julian - Consulting | Armanino
Partner
Amy leverages insights across data, tools, people and processes to recommend changes and lead hands-on transformations.

St. Louis, MO
Talbot Harty - Consulting | Armanino
Director
Talbot is a senior Strategy & Transformation consultant and leads the practice's executive advisory services.

San Ramon, CA
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