Consultancy for Furniture Manufacturers
Commercial pressure and concerns for the environment are forcing the furniture sector to critically re-examine the key drivers in their operations and in particular their complex supply chains, including global sourcing.
The Consultancy Company specialises in innovative supply chain solutions, we help our clients to develop and continually improve processes in order to remain competitive and lean.
We have extensive experience in providing leading edge, practical and pragmatic solutions to a variety of manufacturing and distribution issues. We have developed methodologies which address the key issues facing businesses in today’s national and international market place. Key to the success of our furniture interventions is our in depth appreciation of the major impacts of today’s economic and political climate such as:
- The environment and carbon emissions
- Strategies to counter retailer pressure and rising prices
- Speed to market
- Safety and labelling regulations
- Skills shortage in manufacturing
- Waste reduction and energy efficient, lean processes
- Optimising sourcing from low cost countries
- Vendor assessment
- Inventory reduction
Our consultants work with a range of clients manufacturing and supplying sofas, beds including mattresses and frames, office furniture, blinds and kitchens. Our level of expertise covers most materials, including hot and cold rolled steel fabrications, solid wood species and veneers, wood and metal finishing processes, laminate and melamine furniture production, and product categories from mass market indoor and outdoor residential through to high end hotel and office products at contract level.
