The programme

DIAGNOSE.
DESIGN.
DELIVER.
SUSTAIN.

A 9–12 month programme. Four phases. Phased commitment. Gainshare invoiced monthly against verified cash released.

01
Diagnose
Weeks 1–4
What we do
  • Full data ingestion & cleanse
  • ABC/XYZ segmentation across all SKUs
  • SLOB identification & valuation
  • Demand variability & lead time mapping
  • Initial £ opportunity sizing by lever
  • Cultural review
  • COO decision matrix agreed & signed off
Output
Opportunity report: £ by lever, phased release plan, data gaps flagged.
SIGN-OFF GATE
You review the opportunity report and decide whether to proceed to Design.
02
Design
Weeks 4–8
What we do
  • SKU rationalisation longlist built
  • Safety stock & reorder point targets set
  • Supplier MOQ & return negotiations scoped
  • SLOB disposition plan by channel
  • Write-down schedule agreed with Finance
  • Governance cadence established
Output
Board-ready business case with owner, timeline & risk per workstream.
SIGN-OFF GATE
Board sign-off on the business case. Programme execution begins.
03
Deliver
Months 3–9
What we do
  • Embedded team executing disposition
  • ERP parameters updated at SKU level
  • Supplier returns & MOQ renegotiations live
  • SLOB liquidation through agreed channels
  • Weekly cash release tracking vs target
  • COO decision escalations managed in-flight
Output
Monthly verified cash release report. Gainshare invoicing against actuals.
CASH MOVES
We invoice monthly. Against verified actuals. Not estimates.
04
Sustain
Months 10–12
What we do
  • SKU governance process embedded
  • Add/delete committee established
  • Demand planning process strengthened
  • ERP rules locked and documented
  • Team trained on new parameters
  • Final programme close & lessons learned
Output
Operating manual & governance pack. Sustained inventory position locked in.
PROGRAMME CLOSE
The cash stays released. The governance stays in place. Our job is done.
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