Strategy Design and Deployment
When you are ready to improve your competitiveness, we will work with your team to develop a comprehensive strategy that is tailored to your company. We utilize a collaborative approach to understand your products, services, and go-to-market strategies. We analyze key market dynamics including consumer trends, competitive product offerings, industry strategies, and supply chain initiatives. As the strategy evolves, we develop a business case and detailed implementation plan to ensure all functions are aligned, optimizing the strategic vision. What sets us apart from our peers is our ability to partner closely with your team to deploy the strategic plan. Most organizations do not have the experience or bandwidth to successfully pivot to a new strategy while running the day-to-day business. Allow us to do the heavy lifting in managing the transition projects. Stellar Strategy is skilled in the coordination of multiple complex projects.
Network Optimization
Does your company have more than one operating location? Have you fully utilized your operational assets to be responsive to dynamic market conditions? An effective network optimization process may be the key to providing you with a sustainable market advantage. Stellar Strategy has significant experience in network optimization. We utilize lean methodologies to create organic capacity, increase efficiency, and improve quality. We understand the value in standardizing processes, equipment, and tooling across a network to create a flexible footprint that allows for quick transfer of operations between sites. We have firsthand knowledge of how standardization across a network improves negotiation leverage and reduces engineering resource requirements. We know the power of combining a flexible network with a strong sales, inventory, and operations planning process (SIOP). And we know how to get it done. Stellar Strategy can provide a fresh set of eyes along with the project management skills to transform your company’s flexibility and exceed your customer’s expectations.
New Product Introductions
Are you satisfied with the time it takes to launch new products and the market acceptance of those products? Stellar Strategy has the tools and experience to bring order to chaos in new product introductions. Our systematic approach allows us to reduce risk, cost, and overall timeline to improve your returns. A staged gate product introduction process is key. We can develop a new product introduction process or operate within your existing one. We make sure all functions are integrated into the process by clearly defining ownership and deliverables for each stage. We influence product design using design for manufacturing and assembly guidelines and creating an operations template with defined processes and manufacturing sequences. We can help your company develop a platform design approach, driving efficiencies throughout the operation. Stellar Strategy can support in all phases of new product development. From creating the business case with detailed financial estimates to developing a tailored investment strategy for multiple production volume scenarios. We are experienced in designing lean operations and facilities, procuring equipment and tooling, and the project management to deliver on time and on budget.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Are you considering a merger or acquisition? According to a Harvard Business Review report, the failure rate for mergers and acquisitions is between 70 and 90 percent. We can help you avoid the pitfalls of most failed M&A initiatives. Stellar Strategy has significant experience in successful M&A deals. During due diligence, we identify deals that should be avoided and the risks associated with deals that should be pursued. We focus on the financial, technical, and cultural elements of the M&A process. We develop clear communication tools, well defined resource plans, and integration strategies. We identify and separate synergy targets into value streams with the projects, resources, and risk mitigation activities to deliver. We utilize a comprehensive dashboard to monitor and communicate progress. Engage Stellar Strategy to help your company navigate the M&A minefield and deliver profitable growth.
Organization Design and Development
Is your organization properly designed and resourced to support your strategic vision? We are experienced in defining lean organizations that deliver results in the areas of product development, manufacturing operations, and sales. We can design the structure and the compensation strategy to properly incent top performance. We can help identify, select, train, and retain an effective team. We believe in transparent management with clear goals, good data, and accountability at every level of the organization. Our tools have proven successful in revitalizing stagnant organizations and setting up new organizations for success. Enlist Stellar Strategy to transform your culture into one of continuous improvement.