Insights
In the three decades since Flow Consulting was formed we’ve undertaken a long list of assignments for clients in a diverse set of industries. Today, with six partners and more than a dozen consultants, we’ve amassed a substantial body of work accessible through the links below. Our library of case studies will show you what we’re capable of in terms of operational improvement, improving M&A success rates, or squeezing more value from supply chains.
![The Kaizen Blitz](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706132332217-96LXC0N28XPYYIP1EMY8/image-asset.jpeg)
![Setup Reduction](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706132600792-Q9QGB9T3IOH44H2YZSU6/image-asset.jpeg)
![Level Loading](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706211394452-D8G0K2016F535B2Z02PM/image-asset.jpeg)
![Improved Packaging Yields](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706287370111-M226EY5842L0RBZ6DFY3/image-asset.jpeg)
![Assessing Cosmetic Packaging EBITDA](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706547495464-XFTR1E8CA0OGQ64YOHQU/image-asset.jpeg)
![Reducing Quality Complaints](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706632355433-IAD52ZPEU86Z9GE3X2ND/image-asset.jpeg)
![Recovering Rental Equipment](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706637357981-85PIDBZ816O601JQEK7Q/image-asset.jpeg)
![Excessive Sales Force Turnovers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706637940601-4BMJRL0R78ZBQ1S8SJFA/image-asset.jpeg)
![Lengthy Order Cycle Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706638786318-EDLOSQ5AP2AORJY5JSTO/image-asset.jpeg)
![Poor Inquiry-to-Quote Results](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706641382880-1J4T4SLEL2JMQL029P67/image-asset.jpeg)
Poor Inquiry-to-Quote Results
New process results in more than 50% reduction in process steps and cycle time.
![Closing Process Improved by 300%](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706641870680-UKG4Z96TWE4JV1D0W3H2/image-asset.jpeg)
Closing Process Improved by 300%
Rapid acquisition preventing book closings in a timely manner.
![Lengthy Closing Process](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706642242048-17FBY3NM0KY2AQ4BLSNK/image-asset.jpeg)
![Nearing Facility Max Capacity](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706716376100-7S3V5SRWILUVW5ED1QXL/image-asset.jpeg)
![Labor Issues Addressed](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706717279716-6XREEBGFPNS1DT0NEZYF/image-asset.jpeg)
![Welding Processes Constraints](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706723099561-XE305Q704K1RPWC75GA3/image-asset.jpeg)
![25% Plant Capacity Increase](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706723911494-WO7E8Q9MYATUVG3VP5G2/image-asset.jpeg)
![High-End Electronics Assembly](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706728080336-S00JEYMKAJ3W78EDG4WZ/image-asset.jpeg)
High-End Electronics Assembly
Experiencing long lead times, poor delivery performance, and high labor costs.
![Oil Equipment Replacement](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706729073989-A6BH9WIXHJM28BBZVFCM/image-asset.jpeg)
![Slow Manufacturing Cycle](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706730212148-DPRV7Q627K9N184BX7CS/image-asset.jpeg)
Slow Manufacturing Cycle
A 27% reduction in direct labor and a 53% reduction in cycle time.
![Lengthy Cycle Times](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706730693504-A55FHY02NEP53Z1ES8F2/image-asset.jpeg)