Key3 sees demand for LEAN consultancy increase Oct 2010 Lean techniques and Six Sigma have been around for many years but it appears that the logistics industry is now embracing the potential of these proven management tools rather vigourously.  "When I started consulting in 2001, Six Sigma in logistics was not very well utilised but now the larger 3PLs and logistics operations are starting to use it to great effect" states Craig Bunker, Managing Director of Key3 Partners. Logistics and supply chain is a people and process driven business, so given these tools are fundamentally about improving business processes whilst engaging with the people who carry out the processes, it is no surprise that those who are embarking on the lean journey are seeing real benefits. What next? The logistics and supply chain industry went headlong into quality and ISO standards intially as a differentiator, and now it is almost a minimum standard.  Is the application of lean business practice the next big thing to hit the sector? more... Driver CPC – it’s here, are you ready..? Did you know that all professional LGV drivers must complete 35 hours of training in the next 5 years?  If not, read on... more... See our new video testimonials - hear why our customers think we are not a typical consultancy.. Click here

What's your greatest challenge? Logistics Operations    Rationalising your network?    Implementing Change?    Improving vehicle utilisation?    Warehouse productivity and pay?    Driver productivity and pay?    Standardising procedures?    Financial control?    Management information?    Leveraging best practice? Logistics Systems    Selecting the right systems?    Managing systems implementations?    Optimising existing systems?    Sustaining systems performance?

UPDATED November 2010

Key3 has been working for over 9 years with companies looking to accelerate their ability to improve their logistics and supply chain operations to fully meet their customers' needs more profitably. The increasingly important requirements of increased operational flexibility and ongoing sustainability are built into any solution to meet the strategic goals.

Key3 Partners is an award winning team of European logistics operators who have delivered millions of pounds of savings to their clients under a Six Sigma 'lean' framework. The team utilises analytical tools, real operational experience, best in class modelling software and change management techniques learnt in GE to actually deliver and implement rapid bottom line benefit in an agreed timescale at a predictable cost. 

100%  of the project costs are nearly always self funded through the identification of quick wins which drop out of the core project one third of the way through the process, and can be implemented immediately. 

Key3 Partners offers its skills on a consultancy basis to retailers, manufacturers, utilities companies, pharmaceutical companies, parcels companies, 3PLs and distributors and has further proven its ability to deliver by acquiring ailing logistics businesses to turn their fortunes around in the midst of a recession. 

If strategic theory from non operational consultants is what your company needs, you are in wrong place.

If you need to rapidly access more efficient, customer focussed operations, please feel free to explore our capabilites.