Efficiency & Process Optimisation
Efficiency & Process Optimisation
Identify bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and streamline operations for maximum efficiency. We analyse your workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that save time, reduce costs, and improve team productivity without requiring massive technology investments.
Stop Losing Money to Inefficient Processes
Every manual handoff, duplicated effort, and workaround costs your business time and money. Most organisations lose 20-30% of productivity to process inefficiencies they’ve simply accepted as “how things work.” We help you identify these hidden costs and implement improvements delivering measurable ROI.
Our efficiency consulting doesn’t start with technology, it starts with understanding how work actually happens in your organisation, where friction exists, and what improvements will deliver the biggest impact fastest.
Our Efficiency Methodology
- Data Driven Analysis
- Lean Principles
- Quick Wins
- Strategic Improvements
- Data-Driven Analysis
- Lean Principles
- Quick Wins
- Strategic Improvements
- Change Management
What’s Included in Process Optimisation Services
Current State Assessment
Comprehensive analysis of existing processes through observation, interviews, data analysis, and process mapping identifying inefficiencies and opportunities.
Process Mapping & Documentation
Visual documentation of current workflows identifying handoffs, decision points, delays, and bottlenecks creating clarity and baseline understanding.
Bottleneck Identification
Systematic analysis pinpointing constraints limiting throughput—whether resource limitations, system constraints, or process design issues.
Waste Elimination Analysis
Identifying seven types of waste (waiting, excess processing, overproduction, defects, inventory, motion, transportation) for elimination.
Future State Design
Redesigned processes optimised for efficiency, with unnecessary steps eliminated, roles clarified, and workflows streamlined.
Implementation Roadmap
Prioritised action plan with quick wins, strategic initiatives, resource requirements, timelines, and expected ROI for each improvement.
Automation Identification
Pinpointing high-value automation opportunities where technology can eliminate manual work and accelerate processes.
Change Management Plan
Comprehensive stakeholder engagement, communication strategy, and training plan ensuring smooth adoption and sustained improvement.
Frequently Asked Question
How do you identify which processes to optimise first?
We use a prioritisation matrix evaluating processes on business impact (revenue, cost, customer satisfaction), implementation feasibility (complexity, resources required), strategic alignment, and pain level (how much it frustrates teams). This identifies quick wins delivering immediate value whilst building momentum for larger initiatives. We also consider dependencies ensuring optimised processes aren’t constrained by upstream or downstream bottlenecks.
What's the difference between process optimisation and automation?
Process optimisation focuses on improving how work gets done—eliminating waste, clarifying roles, streamlining flows, and fixing design issues. Automation uses technology to execute processes without human intervention. The best approach often combines both: optimise the process first (don’t automate bad processes), then automate appropriate steps. We help determine the right balance.
How long does a process optimisation project take?
A single process optimisation typically takes 6-10 weeks from kickoff to implementation: discovery and analysis (2 weeks), process mapping and design (2 weeks), solution development (2 weeks), pilot implementation (2 weeks), and full rollout (2 weeks). Comprehensive programmes covering multiple processes run 3-6 months with staggered implementation delivering value incrementally.
Will process changes be disruptive to operations?
We minimise disruption through careful planning, phased implementation, and change management. Most improvements are implemented gradually, pilot with one team, refine, then roll out wider. Critical processes might run in parallel during transition. We schedule changes during low-activity periods and provide extensive support during transitions ensuring business continuity.
How do you ensure improvements are sustained long-term?
Sustainability comes from documentation, training, accountability, and measurement. We create clear SOPs, train teams thoroughly, establish process owners accountable for performance, implement monitoring dashboards tracking KPIs, and build continuous improvement mechanisms. Regular reviews identify drift and capture ongoing optimisation ideas. Process improvements stick when everyone understands why they matter and sees the benefits.
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