Operations Consulting

S7Clear Operations consulting firm brings personalized expertise based on the best practices. Continuous Improvement is paramount to the Operations function. Enhancing production processes and incorporating cutting-edge technology to improve operational excellence and efficiency is a core tenant of S7Clear’s Operations practice.

S7ClearOperations Consulting Fundamentals

Operations Digitalization

Our pragmatic digital approach allows you to better exploit your data but also to generate additional data on “gray areas” (with IoT sensors) to identify areas of underperformance (quality, traceability, productivity, etc.). Subsequently, thanks to our ecosystem of partners, we set up adapted digital solutions (IA / Machine Learning, predictive maintenance, digital twin, visual digital management, etc.) to allow you to better manage your operations.

Industrial Due Diligence

Acquisitions are one of the classic growth levers. In this context, S7Clear Operations Consulting experts intervene in the due diligence phase for investment funds or companies in order to assess the targets – EBITDA, CASH, WCR. The Business Plan is reviewed in the light of avenues for savings and the challenged investment plan. The risk control plan, the operations roadmap, and the synergy plan ensure the perfect assessment and integration of this target.

Lean Transformation

Lean transformation is a corporate project focused on collective problem solving to improve customer service. S7ClearOperations Consulting Firm will support you in the implementation of the initial pilot projects (3 to 6 months) and then seek the necessary resources to autonomously deploy technical lean solutions. We also use performance management tools and take fundamental steps towards change management (1 to 3 years).

Maintenance Optimization

Improving maintenance’s performance is crucial when managing industrial equipment. However, it is difficult to manage maintenance costs due to a lack of information as well as key indicators at the operational level. S7Clear guides clients to gain efficiency in Prioritization/ Preparation/ Planning, creating a budget – all while becoming more efficient and reducing cost. Implementing change is necessary to gain greater operating predictability and to align production with maintenance.

OPEX/ CAPEX Optimization

Defining the right level of OPEX and CAPEX requires a greater understanding of a company’s success around value and performance. The expertise of S7Clear’s Operations consulting firm allows us to intervene in a very pragmatic way in order to measure this data and determine long-term solutions. We work with the field teams in order to drive greater efficiency, whether it’s reorganizing a workstation in order to remove excessive waste / improve ergonomics or reshaping a workshop prior to a new project.

Managing Fully Burdened Unit Costs

Fully burdened unit costs are often miscalculated. Either they do not thoroughly understand the components (differentiated costs per machine, series) or they are too complicated to be reviewed and adapted quickly. By using our own calculation models we work with finance, production control, and operational teams in order to determine the right parameters and precise granularity. We interface this methodology / calculation with the company’s ERP systems.

Cross-Functional Process Redesign

All companies are faced with divisions that work in ‘silos’, often resulting in inefficient cross-functional processes. S7CLEAR operational efficiency consulting firm use a lean manufacturing technique known as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), which makes it possible for all parties involved in the process to gather towards a common objective: better servicing the customer. Known also under the term “kaizen”, this approach makes it possible to see results quickly – typically within the first week.