Operations & Supply Chain Solutions

Make Your Manufacturing Operation Run Better.

FLOWOPS helps UK manufacturers take control of inventory, production planning, purchasing and logistics — improving efficiency without the cost of another full-time manager.

OPERATIONAL SNAPSHOT — ILLUSTRATIVE
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The approach

Practical Operations. Measurable Improvement.

FLOWOPS focuses on identifying operational problems and actually implementing practical solutions — not producing another report that sits in a drawer.

01

Reduce Waste

Identify excess stock, inefficient processes and unnecessary costs sitting inside your operation.

02

Improve Control

Give management better visibility over inventory, purchasing and production, backed by real data.

03

Create Flow

Build reliable processes that allow the business to scale without adding complexity or headcount.

Services

Where We Improve Your Operation

Six focused service areas, each aimed at a specific part of how your operation runs day to day.

01

Inventory Optimisation

Reduce excess inventory while maintaining the stock availability your customers expect.

  • Stock & safety stock analysis
  • Reorder points & MOQ analysis
  • Lead-time analysis
  • Slow-moving & excess stock
  • Inventory working capital review
Improve My Inventory
02

Production Planning

Improve production flow, scheduling and planning across the shop floor.

  • Production scheduling
  • Capacity planning
  • Bottleneck analysis
  • Workflow optimisation
  • Production KPI development
Improve Production
03

Purchasing & Supply Chain

Improve purchasing decisions, supplier performance and procurement planning.

  • Supplier analysis
  • Lead-time management
  • MOQ optimisation
  • Critical component management
  • Procurement planning
Improve Purchasing
04

Logistics & Shipping

Create reliable, cost-effective shipping processes from warehouse to customer.

  • Courier analysis
  • Export documentation
  • Delivery performance
  • Shipping SOPs
  • Logistics KPI reporting
Improve Logistics
05

MRP / ERP Optimisation

You may not need a new system. You may need to get more from the one you already have.

  • MRP data cleanup
  • BOMs & product data
  • Supplier data & lead times
  • Inventory & purchasing settings
  • Production workflow setup
Review My System
06

Process Improvement & Automation

Identify repetitive manual work and improve it using the right technology.

  • Process mapping & SOPs
  • Excel automation
  • Power BI dashboards
  • AI-assisted processes
  • Operational KPI dashboards
Automate My Processes
Not sure where your operation is losing money?

Start with an Operations Health Check.

FLOWOPS reviews the key areas of your operation to identify inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for improvement — before you commit to a larger project.

Inventory
Purchasing
Production
Logistics
Systems
Processes
KPIs
Book an Operations Health Check
From £295 — a focused, practical starting point, not a sales pitch.
1

We review your operation

Across seven key areas, using your real data where available.

2

You get a clear picture

Where things are working, and where they're costing you.

3

You decide what's next

No obligation to continue — the findings are yours either way.

How it works

A Continuous Cycle of Improvement

01

Discover

We understand your business, your processes and the challenges you're facing right now.

02

Analyse

We use your operational data to identify inefficiencies, risks and opportunities.

03

Improve

We implement practical improvements and build better processes with your team.

04

Measure

We track the results using clear operational KPIs, then start the cycle again.

Why FLOWOPS

You Don't Need Another Consultant.
You Need Someone Who Understands Operations.

FLOWOPS was created to help growing manufacturers solve the operational problems that often sit between production, purchasing, inventory, logistics and management — practical, measurable, and implemented, not left in a report.

Hands-On

We focus on the operation itself, not just boardroom recommendations.

Data-Driven

Decisions are based on real operational data, not assumptions.

Practical

Solutions are built to work in the real world, on your shop floor.

Scalable

Processes that support growth rather than create additional complexity.

Fractional Operations Manager

Operations Expertise Without Another Full-Time Salary.

A growing manufacturer may not need a full-time Operations Manager yet. FLOWOPS can provide ongoing operational support on a monthly basis — scaled to what your business actually needs.

Explore Fractional Operations Support
Outcomes we work towards

Where Improvement Typically Shows Up

These are outcome categories FLOWOPS engagements are designed around — not results already achieved for a specific client. Actual figures depend on your operation.

Excess Inventory

Stock Availability

Production Delays

Operational Visibility

Manual Administration

Free tool

Inventory Health Calculator

Enter a few figures to get an indicative view of where your inventory might be carrying unnecessary cost or risk.

Indicative Result

Fill in the form to see an indicative read on inventory turns, working capital tied up in stock, and areas worth a closer look.
Inventory turnover
Days of stock held
Stock value vs. lead time
Value per active SKU
This is an indicative calculation based on the figures entered, not a professional financial or operational assessment. It's a starting point for conversation, not a substitute for a full inventory review.
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Case studies

How This Looks in Practice

Example project structures showing how a FLOWOPS engagement typically runs, start to finish.

Example — Inventory Optimisation

Excess Stock & Inconsistent Purchasing

CHALLENGE
Excess stock across multiple product lines and inconsistent purchasing decisions.
APPROACH
Analysed historical usage, supplier lead times, MOQs and safety stock requirements.
OUTCOME
A structured inventory management framework the team could run without us.
View Case Study
Example — Production Planning

Unpredictable Production Flow

CHALLENGE
Frequent schedule changes and unclear visibility of capacity vs. demand.
APPROACH
Mapped the production process, identified bottlenecks and built a capacity model.
OUTCOME
A repeatable scheduling process with clear production KPIs.
View Case Study
Example — MRP / ERP Optimisation

System in Place, Not Being Used Well

CHALLENGE
An MRP system already in place, but data and settings weren't trusted.
APPROACH
Cleaned product, BOM and supplier data, then corrected inventory parameters.
OUTCOME
A system the team could rely on for planning and purchasing decisions.
View Case Study

These are illustrative example structures used while FLOWOPS builds its first client case studies. Real client names and results will be added here with permission.

Get in touch

Let's Find Where Your Operation Can Improve.

Tell us a bit about your operation and we'll come back to you within one working day. Prefer to talk first? Book a free 30-minute consultation instead.

Book a 30-Minute Consultation
Or email us directly at hello@flowops.co.uk