Operational Excellence Consulting

Defining Operational Excellence

Operational excellence is the strategic engine that propels your organization towards peak performance. It’s not just about cutting costs; it’s about igniting efficiency and effectiveness across every facet of your operations. i3 Consulting has the experience and expertise in operational improvement consulting to optimize your bottom line.

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The Benefits of Operational Excellence

Experience a significant boost in your bottom line with our results-driven approach to operational excellence consulting:

Increase EBITA by 5% to 15%
Reduce procurement costs by 5% to 10%
Reduce operations overhead by 15% to 30%
Optimize warehousing and distribution, saving 10% to 25%
Improved Quality by 10% to 40%
Enhanced Employee Engagement 10% to 25%
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There are six key elements to start with to begin your journey:

Clear Vision and Strategy: Define a clear vision of what operational excellence means for your organization and develop a strategy to achieve it.
Leadership Commitment: Secure commitment and buy-in from top leadership to drive and support the operational excellence initiative.
Continuous Improvement Culture: Foster a culture of continuous improvement where employees at all levels are empowered to identify and implement process enhancements.
Employee Engagement and Training: Engage employees by providing training, tools, and resources to enhance their skills and knowledge, enabling them to contribute effectively to operational excellence.
Standardized Processes and Best Practices: Establish standardized processes and implement best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across operations.
Performance Measurement and KPIs: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress towards operational excellence goals and regularly track and analyze performance data.

Our Approach to Operational Excellence

At i3 Consulting, we believe in rolling up our sleeves and working alongside you to achieve operational greatness. Our dedicated partnership methodology encompasses:

01Management Operating Systems

Streamline your operations with tailored management systems that drive efficiency and accountability.

02Talent Optimization

Harness the full potential of your workforce through targeted optimization strategies and development initiatives.

04Productivity Optimization

Boost productivity and output without compromising on quality or customer satisfaction.

05Asset Management

Optimize asset utilization and reliability, maximizing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Engaging with Clients

Our boots-on-the-ground approach means we’re not just consultants; we’re your strategic partners in success.

Our boots-on-the-ground approach means we’re not just consultants; we’re your strategic partners in success. We embed ourselves within your organization, working closely with your teams to implement sustainable operational improvements. Our approach to operations excellence is driven by employee engagement to continually identify and make improvements to their work processes and practices to best meet the needs of the customer.

Aligning for Excellence

By integrating management operating systems, talent optimization, productivity optimization, and asset management, we create a cohesive and holistic view of operational excellence within your organization. This alignment ensures that every aspect of your operations is optimized for maximum impact and sustainable growth.

A move towards Operational Excellence is a wholesale approach to eliminating waste throughout the entire value stream. It requires commit from the board to the floor with clear understanding that it’s a journey, not just a destination. 

View our Case Studies

Refining Client

i3 has worked with its refining and chemical manufacturing clients to identify the critical issues impacting operations, developed innovative solutions to address gaps, and has served as the catalyst to operationalize the changes needed to drive sustained performance improvements. 

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Integrated Energy Provider

Committed to Excellence Background Story: Major integrated energy provider in the Northeast United States. This organization consisted of separate family companies that were coming together under a new operating model. A significant opportunity existed to leverage standardizes business practices and optimize operations. i3 Consulting developed an integrated business optimization roadmap to focus and manage the […]

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Bottom Line Results:

$5 Million

Generation and Transmission Cooperative

G&T coop serving its member owned distribution companies embarking on a workstream improvement effort. This effort encompassed the entire power delivery division and focused on improving overall system reliability.

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Bottom Line Results:

$25 Million

Floor Layout for New Product Line, Large Air Handling Manufacturing

One of the United States largest manufacturer of large air handling units for warehouses and large data centers introducing a new product line.

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Six Sigma

Here’s an inspiring case study that underscores the undeniable impact the Six Sigma methodology can have when paired with i3 consulting’s expertise.

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Chemical Manufacturing Client

i3 has worked with its refining and chemical manufacturing clients to identify the critical issues impacting operations, developed innovative solutions to address gaps, and has served as the catalyst to operationalize the changes needed to drive sustained performance improvements. 

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2022 Mining Clients

i3 has worked with its mining clients to identify the critical issues impacting operations, developed innovative solutions to address gaps, and has served as the catalyst to operationalize the changes needed to drive sustained performance improvements.

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Canadian Nuclear Power Plant

The largest nuclear facility globally sought seasoned project managers to mentor and educate their internal project management team, all while overseeing ongoing projects.

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Bottom Line Results:

$5.6 Million

Power Generation Client

i3 has worked with its power generation clients to identify the critical issues impacting operations, developed innovative solutions to address gaps, and has served as the catalyst to operationalize the changes needed to drive sustained performance improvements.

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American Gas and Electric Utility

i3 was retained to consolidate and create common work practices for four operating companies in support of a centralized engineering and project management organization. i3 implemented consistent practices, procedures, and process across all organizations.

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Bottom Line Results:

$117 Million

Multinational Electric and Gas Utility

The electric transmission portfolio was a key area of focus where the budget wasconsistently being spent but only 80% of the projects were being completed on-scope,on-time and within budget. Employees were tasked with reviewing the entire projectlifecycle, field execution, and metrics reporting.

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Bottom Line Results:

$210 Million
our Methodology

Identify

We meticulously analyze how organizations navigate the demands of a fast-paced world, identifying the strategies that set the pace for relevance and competitiveness. This process allows us to pinpoint key opportunities within the organization, culminating in the development of a business optimization plan designed for sustained improvement.

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Innovate

Our focus on innovation involves crafting optimized processes tailored to your organizational structure. These processes not only align with leadership's expectations but also maximize your organization's capacity to meet strategic objectives. This tailored approach ensures that the innovation is not just a concept but a practical enhancement to your overall operational efficiency.

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Implement

With a commitment to being Streamlined, Targeted, and Effective, our unique approach ensures early adoption and addresses the six key elements of sustainability. We drive engagement throughout the organization, supported by a detailed implementation and change management plan. This structured approach guarantees a sustainable implementation, fostering a culture of adaptability and improvement.

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