SELECTED CASE STUDIES
Our Track Record of Strategic Excellence
At EK Consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering measurable results that transform procurement and supply chain operations. This selection of past projects highlights our ability to navigate complex organizational challenges, implement sustainable strategies, and drive significant value for clients across diverse industries. Each case study serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence and our experience-led approach to solving critical business problems.
Rockchase Sports is a UK-based indoor cricket centre, offering training facilities, coaching, and community-oriented sports services.
As the business expanded, it required a more structured and scalable approach to procurement and supply chain management.
The Challenge
Disjointed supplier base across the UK and Asia; Lack of formal procurement or sourcing strategy; Inconsistent pricing and supplier performance; Limited visibility across procurement and inventory; Growing operational complexity as the business scaled.
Our Strategic Approach
Supply Chain Diagnostic & Design: Mapped the end-to-end supply chain across the UK and Asia to identify inefficiencies and risks. Strategic Sourcing: Consolidated the supplier base across key categories and led competitive negotiations. Supplier Management: Introduced a KPI-driven framework and regular review cycles. Operating Model Development: Designed scalable processes and standardised supplier onboarding.
Results & Impact
15–25% cost savings achieved across key spend areas; Improved supplier reliability and service levels globally; Significant reduction in supply chain complexity; Increased total visibility across all procurement activities; Established a scalable function to support future growth.
Scaling Sustainable Barefoot Footwear
Supported a fast-growing barefoot shoe start-up committed to sustainability and local European production.
The Challenge
The client was a fast-growing barefoot shoe brand with a strong commitment to sustainability and local European production. As demand increased, they faced challenges in production planning, seasonal scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse efficiency—putting pressure on lead times, product launches, and fulfilment.
Our Strategic Approach
Working closely with production representatives in Portugal, I redesigned the production and inventory planning process to better align with seasonal demand. This included optimised production scheduling and improved material purchasing timelines, ensuring factories remained efficient while supporting on-time launches. In parallel, I reviewed and redesigned the warehouse layout in Germany to support the company’s rapid growth, focusing on streamlining order picking and shipping flows.
Results & Impact
- 40% improvement in production planning efficiency through optimised scheduling and timely raw material purchasing; Consistently on-time product launches, contributing to highly successful seasonal drops; 20% reduction in picking and ordering time due to improved warehouse layout and processes; Enhanced scalability across production and fulfilment while maintaining the company's sustainability and local sourcing values. The changes enabled the business to grow confidently without compromising on its ethical principles.
Hardcover – Procurement & Supplier Optimisation: Hardcover is a marketing and data-driven insights company delivering campaigns, analytics, and digital solutions for a wide range of clients.
As the business grew, its supplier ecosystem and cost base became increasingly complex.
The Challenge
Fragmented supplier base across marketing, data, and tech services; Lack of structured procurement and supplier governance; Rising third-party costs impacting margins; Limited visibility over spend and supplier performance; Inefficient sourcing processes slowing delivery.
Our Approach
Spend Analysis & Opportunity Identification: Conducted detailed analysis of supplier spend to identify cost-saving and consolidation opportunities. Strategic Sourcing: Introduced competitive sourcing across key categories and led negotiations to improve commercial terms. Supplier Rationalisation: Reduced the supplier base to improve efficiency and control. Procurement Process Design: Implemented structured sourcing and approval processes to improve governance.
Results
10–20% cost savings across key supplier categories; Improved margin control on client projects; Streamlined supplier base and reduced complexity; Faster, more efficient sourcing cycles; Increased visibility and control over third-party spend.