SBC International/What we do/Operational excellence

An organisation that scales.

Growth exposes an organisation’s weak spots. As operational executives, we know the shop floor. We find the friction in the workflow, simplify processes and make performance measurable.

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The service at a glance.

1What you get

  • Shorter lead times and fewer errors
  • A dashboard you can steer by
  • Clear responsibilities
  • An organisation ready for growth

2Who it is for

Companies where processes, data or systems hold back growth, and executive teams that want to work more efficiently without bringing the organisation to a halt.

Questions you may recognise

Why do things always get stuck in the same place?

How do we grow without adding as many people?

Which figures should I see every week?

3How it works

  1. Free Direction ScanIn a few minutes you see where your company stands and where your biggest lever is.Free
  2. In-⁠depth intake via TeamsThe Direction Call: two hours via Teams, € 600 excl. VAT, paid in advance.2 hours
  3. Three reportsProblem analysis, Solution and advice, Implementation method.Within 2 working days
  4. Delivery and follow-⁠upWe help carry it through and monitor the agreements until the result is there.By arrangement

4Result

Processes that run more simply, figures you can steer on and less manual work in the organisation.

5What it costs

Fixed price per phase

After the three reports you receive, for each phase, a proposal with goals, timing and a fixed price. Every step is invoiced in advance. You start with a two-⁠hour Direction Call, € 600 excl. VAT.

All prices

6Next step

Start with the free Direction Scan: it takes 7 minutes. Then follows a two-⁠hour Direction Call via Teams, with three reports.

II · Processes and data

Your challenge, our expertise.

Six questions that directors and business owners most often bring to us in this field. In practice they overlap, and often touch the other pillars too.

01

Operational review

An honest look at processes, organisation and ways of working, including the bottlenecks holding back growth.

02

Process optimisation

Simpler processes with fewer handovers, fewer errors and shorter lead times.

03

Planning and capacity

A schedule that matches reality, and capacity that grows with demand.

04

KPIs and performance management

The handful of figures that really matter, on a dashboard you can steer by.

05

Lean and continuous improvement

An organisation that keeps improving on its own, even after we have left.

06

Procurement and supply chain management

Better agreements with suppliers and a supply chain that delivers reliably.

Frequently asked questions

What you want to know.

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What is operational excellence?

An organisation that consistently does its work well, quickly and efficiently, and keeps improving itself. It is about processes, structure, management and culture together.

How quickly will you see results?

The first improvements are often visible within a few weeks. An organisation that improves for the long term takes more time and a steady rhythm.

Do you also work on the shop floor?

Yes. We know the shop floor and resolve bottlenecks together with the people who do the work, not just from a meeting room.

Next step

Discuss your question in confidence.

First the free Direction Scan, then a two-⁠hour Direction Call via Teams, € 600 excl. VAT, paid in advance. You receive three reports. Strictly confidential.