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.
![Lengthy Lead for MTO/MTS Products](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706630321817-9CC6OPOAJ2TQ1NO3YSL4/image-asset.jpeg)
![Reducing Quality Complaints](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706632355433-IAD52ZPEU86Z9GE3X2ND/image-asset.jpeg)
![Technology Start Up](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706637188482-6IE7JUEMEPC6Y9EAZ9OM/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)
![Vendor On-Time Delivery](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706639245807-HI8QZIROS4E0NJ02RJV5/image-asset.jpeg)
Vendor On-Time Delivery
Improved from average of eight business days to less than 36 hours.
![Strategic Planning](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706639721412-5GJA2SGTNQJ4CT4S8CU4/image-asset.jpeg)
![Forecasting and Inventory Turns](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706640242114-7SCUXZY54RPKTO95020Q/image-asset.jpeg)
![Annual Growth Stress](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706640816864-FAD8DMTLNMGPDYLM5Q7Q/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)
![Severe Supply and Inventory Issues](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706643574320-A6489A0T7DCBTCQ428HR/image-asset.jpeg)
Severe Supply and Inventory Issues
Inventory accuracy immediately improved from low 80% to more than 98%.
![Slow Sales Growth](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706643813356-WPP0MJPY9PIEW8ITCYCG/image-asset.jpeg)
![Base Approach, Over $4M Saved](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a5d5d174d423385ad9cf8f/1706645453938-DTEUOG310D33MXOAN3XR/image-asset.jpeg)
Base Approach, Over $4M Saved
More than $2 million in savings and more than $2 million in inventory reductions.
![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)