Welcome to Iter Consulting
Iter Consulting is dedicated to driving operational excellence in both supply chain and manufacturing sectors. We leverage advanced analytics, innovative methodologies, and strategic insights to transform global operations, enhance resilience, drive efficiency, and reduce costs. Our commitment is to leave your organisation stronger, more efficient, and resilient.
Iters Journey from Inception to Industry Leader
Our journey showcases our evolution from a niche consultancy to a global leader in supply chain and manufacturing optimisation. Each milestone reflects our dedication to excellence and our ability to adapt and innovate in a rapidly changing world.
2017
Inception and Ethos
Founded in 2017, Iter was established to focus on supply chain and operational excellence, primarily in the medical devices and engineering manufacturing sectors. Our ethos was clear: “Never design a strategy we cannot implement and operate ourselves.”
2018
Major Assignments and Growth
By 2018, Iter secured major assignments:
- Hollister Incorporated: Implemented the Hollister Production System across global operations, enhancing efficiency and standardising processes.
- Abaco: Conducted an operational review and optimisation, resulting in significant cost reductions and productivity gains.
2020
Resilience Amidst the Pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Iter retained all assignments, supporting massive organisational changes and navigating unprecedented disruptions to ensure continuity and stability in client supply chains.
2021
Technological Partnerships and Community Building
Iter expanded its technological capabilities through partnerships:
- Brookes: Integration of SO99+ for demand and supply planning, improving forecast accuracy and optimising inventory levels.
- AlignAlytics: Utilisation of the Inventory Optimiser, enhancing data analysis and decision-making capabilities.
- Iter Consulting Community: Launched to build and develop our associate team, fostering a shared values-driven environment.
2022
Milestone Achievements
Iter reached a headcount of 15, enhanced technological prowess through partnerships, and completed end-to-end transformations for clients like Xtrac and Leidos, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.
2024
Expansion and Vision
Looking forward, Iter plans to explore new markets and innovative service offerings, solidifying its position as a leader in supply chain consultancy.
Constants in Iter's Journey
Throughout our journey, certain principles have remained constant. These core values and strategies have been the foundation of our success, guiding our actions and ensuring we deliver real-world solutions that meet our clients’ needs.
Core Values and Mission
Passion for operational excellence and supply chain optimisation, integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Evidence-Based Approach
Strategies grounded in real-world data and insights, ensuring practical and impactful recommendations.
Client-Centric Focus
Bespoke solutions tailored to each client’s unique challenges, ensuring measurable improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and resilience.
Community and Trust
A network of senior operational experts supporting each other and clients in a collaborative environment.
Expertise in Supply Chain Consulting
Achieving Operational Excellence and Market Leadership
Iter specialises in supply chain optimisation, enhancing resilience, efficiency, and cost savings. With a legacy of over 50 transformations and 300 years of combined experience across 35 countries, we leverage lean methodologies, demand and supply planning, inventory optimisation, and factory scheduling. Our data-driven approach identifies inefficiencies and develops tailored, sustainable solutions.
Operational Efficiency and Sustainability
We use advanced analytics, digital tools, and strategic inventory management to maximise efficiency and minimise waste. Our evidence-driven methodologies combine root cause analysis with strategic insight. Our approach integrates operational experience with foresight, enhancing productivity while reducing environmental impact, creating resilient, sustainable supply chains.
Trusted Partner for Leading Companies
We serve global leaders in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing. Our expertise includes Integrated Supply Chain Planning (ISCP), cost-to-serve modelling, inventory planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), delivering actionable insights and strategic initiatives that drive excellence and market leadership.
Expertise in Manufacturing Consulting
Driving Innovation and Cost Reduction
At Iter, we drive innovation and cost reduction in manufacturing, empowering manufacturers to stay competitive and efficient through lean manufacturing, advanced technologies, and strategic planning. Our tailored solutions enhance agility, streamline processes, and align digital strategies with business goals. Our team (80% manufacturing and engineering professionals), leverage decades of experience to navigate market disruptions and maintain financial stability for our clients.
Empowering Manufacturers
We streamline manufacturing processes to achieve sustained profitability and excellence:
Lean Manufacturing
Implementing lean methodologies to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Operating Models
Designing robust models tailored to your needs, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
Production Systems
Standardising production systems for global consistency and cost optimisation.
Manufacturing Process Design
Designing and implementing processes that boost production efficiency and operating margins.
Aligning Digital Strategies with Business Goals
We ensure digital strategies align with business goals by providing clear, actionable roadmaps and supporting robust adoption processes. Our focus is on realigning business practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Digital Iter
Implementing digital lean production systems for control, including manufacturing execution systems, organisational change, KPIs, and processes.
Innovative Manufacturing
Utilising additive manufacturing strategies and late point configuration models to achieve business goals with precision and flexibility.
Robust Digital Adoption
Clear and effective digital adoption processes that ensure clarity on issues, capability gaps, and deliver the strategy for implementing new technologies across the workforce.
Comprehensive Approach to Streamline Operations
Our comprehensive approach focuses on optimising processes, reducing costs, and enhancing resilience. We deploy a variety of strategies to ensure your operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Turnkey Solutions
Mentoring and Project Management
Solution Delivery
Change Management
Driving Sustainability and Efficiency
Sustainable supply chain and manufacturing practices are crucial for long-term success. At Iter, we implement strategies that not only reduce costs but also improve customer satisfaction and operational resilience.
Cost Savings
Achieved through optimised inventory levels and reduced supply chain disruptions by utilising lean methodologies, demand forecasting, and strategic inventory management.
Customer Satisfaction
Improved service delivery and tailored solutions, leveraging market segment analysis to align operations with customer needs.
Optimised Inventory Holding
Better working capital position, enhancing inventory health, reducing obsolescence, and maintaining a lean, efficient inventory system.
Operational Resilience
Ensuring global consistency with locally adopted and segmented supply chains, enhancing the ability to respond to market fluctuations and disruptions.
Innovation Through Continuous Improvement
Research and development are at the core of our approach. We invest heavily in R&D to stay at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, leveraging our partnerships to offer cutting-edge solutions.
Network Design Innovation
Utilising AIMMS for innovative network design.
Cost to Serve Strategies
Leveraging AlignAlytics for cost-effective strategies.
Operational and Manufacturing Optimiser Diagnostics
Our in-house tool to identify areas, streamline processes and enhance performance.
Enhancing Capabilities Through Collaboration
Iter’s strategic partnerships with industry leaders enhance our consulting capabilities and deliver significant value to our clients. These collaborations ensure we stay ahead in technology and methodology.
Brookes
Integration of SO99+ for demand and supply planning.
AlignAlytics
Utilisation of the Inventory Optimiser for enhanced data analysis.
Kinaxis
Advanced supply chain planning solutions.
AIMMS
Global supply chain network design using AIMMS supply chain navigator.
Guided by Industry Experts
Colin Prout
Delivery Director
Colin, co-founder of Iter Consulting, specialises in optimising manufacturing and supply chains using LEAN and advanced technologies, focusing on the pharmaceutical and engineering sectors.
Tim Richardson
Development Director
Tim, co-founder and Development Director at Iter, leverages his expertise in lean production and supply chain strategy to deliver competitive advantages, with a focus on the digitalisation of supply chain operations.
Andy MacCaig
Consultant
Andy leverages his operations, supply chain, and IT expertise to design and deploy digitised solutions that improve performance and visibility, leading the development of Virtual Visual Performance Management.
Strategic Vision for Continued Excellence
Looking ahead, Iter will leverage new technologies to drive efficiencies and save costs in manufacturing and supply chain operations. We focus on navigating complexities introduced by geopolitics and technological disruptions. By utilising advanced digital systems, predictive analytics, and agile manufacturing practices, our clients will be better equipped to adapt to changing global conditions and maintain a competitive edge. Iter is dedicated to supporting your journey towards operational excellence and market leadership.