Engineering Consultants: 4 ways we can help grow your business
The engineering industry currently faces a unique set of challenges which include; implementing new technologies that keep pace with dynamic market requirements, the sourcing of skilled labour for execution, resulting in costs and cash flow fluctuation. When combined with uncertainty around the global demand & supply chain instability, these issues can significantly impact lead times, quality and cost.
As expert engineering consultants, our team understands the industry’s challenges and knows how to overcome them with growth-generating solutions.
Explore four essential ways we can help streamline processes, boost innovation, and facilitate sustainable growth.
1 – Business Improvement/Support
The systems and processes you put in place when starting your business can become less effective over time. With real experience in the delivery of modern engineering solutions, our experts can outline and implement straightforward steps to ensure your business performs as it should.
Our results-driven processes include:
Development and deployment of business systems and process
We create tailored systems that effectively meet your business’s needs and goals.
Business excellence health check and improvement action plan
We get to know your business and then deliver an action plan to maximise business excellence.
Factory and process redesign
We can redesign your engineering & manufacturing processes, using our industry expertise to make your company and your supply chains efficient and successful.
Project management office implementation
We ensure that your project management office and procedures help you maintain excellent standards and consistency.
2 – Supply Chain
All successful businesses need a well-designed, well-thought-out supply chain that:
- Reduces risk and increases transparency
- Is more efficient and cost-effective
- Is sustainable
- Offers growth opportunities
We help engineering businesses achieve these benefits and reach their goals by introducing an improvement strategy tailored to your operation.
Whatever engineering solution you provide, our multidisciplinary services ensure it runs smoothly. With a track record of supporting clients with global supply chain challenges, our team is known for delivering outstanding practical solutions.
Our supply chain services.
Logistics optimisation
We’ll help you establish a straightforward, controlled process, relieving you of operational stress and enabling you to focus on your business while ensuring continuity of supply.
Giving you a smooth-running warehouse.
Risk and failure mode analysis
We provide methods, tools, and training to enhance your team’s critical skills so they can avoid risks and failure in your supply chain by identifying them before they happen.
Inventory Management and Control
Avoiding waste and protecting your precious cash reserves takes strict inventory control. We help you gather data, analyse it, and develop action plans you can execute to make your business more profitable.
Supply chain development
No matter how excellent your operation is, it’s rare that your suppliers have the same standards. We work with your suppliers to ensure their capabilities and capacity match or exceed your expectations, creating a robust supply chain you can rely on.
Supplier sourcing
We offer a bespoke full-sourcing service, including finding, locating, evaluating and ranking potential suppliers to suit your needs. This means less hassle for your procurement team.
3 – Project Management
Having set processes and structures for your projects to follow is key to maintaining high-quality outcomes. These processes also set a strong foundation for your business to grow sustainably.
With in-depth knowledge and experience in project management consultancy, the Jigsaw team can support your business with productive project management strategies.
Read this case study to see how we reduced parts count by 55%, costs by more than 30% and enhanced the user experience for a luxury hardware client.
Our project management services include:
Costs and timeline management
A lack of management and straightforward processes could cost your business money. Effective project management will help ensure that all work is on time and within budget.
Improved team communication and collaboration
Working on and completing projects to a high standard requires team members to communicate and collaborate at all times. A well-managed procedure will ensure effective teamwork to achieve the best results.
Increased quality of work and achieving project goals
With a solid structure and proper project management, your business’s engineering capabilities will significantly improve, increasing customer satisfaction and allowing your business to achieve sustainable growth.
4 – Business training and development
Our bespoke business training and development programmes are proven to increase business performance and retention, and reduce the shortage of specialised skills.
These packages will benefit your staff and business, providing knowledge to support employees in all aspects of their working lives.
Choose from our bespoke, flexible stand-alone programmes, needs assessments, and mentoring, or a specific training solution, including:
- Coaching & Motivation
- Change management & stress and time management
- Leadership & Teamwork
As your engineering services consultant, our first job is to conduct a diagnostic assessment of your pain points. This in-depth assessment will identify any weaknesses or potential areas of improvement in your organisation.
Once we understand the issues and their root causes, we’ll work with you to resolve them and future-proof your processes.
Our experts are knowledgeable about the codes and standards that apply to your business, whether you operate in
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Whatever engineering solution you provide, our multidisciplinary services ensure it runs smoothly.
Are you looking to improve your engineering operations?
Book a free consultation with a Jigsaw Business engineering expert to discover how we can help you grow.