Process Consultancy

Process Consultancy Services

Optimize your food processing operations with expert consultancy services that identify improvement opportunities, solve complex challenges, and guide strategic decisions. Our process engineers bring deep industry knowledge to help you achieve operational excellence.

Overview

Food processing operations face constant pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs, maintain quality, and adapt to changing market demands. Our process consultancy services provide the expert analysis and recommendations you need to make informed decisions and implement effective improvements.

We combine engineering expertise with practical production experience to deliver consultancy that goes beyond theory. Our recommendations are grounded in real-world understanding of food processing challenges and proven improvement methodologies.

Key Services

Production Efficiency Analysis We conduct comprehensive assessments of your production lines, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. Our analysis quantifies losses and prioritizes actions for maximum impact.

Capacity Planning Studies Whether you’re expanding existing operations or planning new facilities, our capacity studies ensure you invest wisely. We model production scenarios and recommend optimal configurations.

Process Optimization We analyze your processes to identify opportunities for yield improvement, waste reduction, energy savings, and quality enhancement. Our recommendations balance technical optimization with practical implementation.

Line Layout and Design From greenfield facilities to line modifications, we develop efficient layouts that optimize material flow, minimize handling, and support operational flexibility.

Benefits

• Data-Driven Decisions: Objective analysis supports investment decisions
• Efficiency Gains: Typical improvements of 15-30% in line efficiency
• Cost Reduction: Identify and eliminate sources of waste and loss
• Quality Improvement: Optimize processes for consistent product quality
• Capacity Optimization: Get more from existing assets before investing in new equipment
• Risk Reduction: Expert validation of plans before major investments

Consultancy Areas

Operational Excellence

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) analysis
• Changeover time reduction (SMED)
• Preventive maintenance optimization
• Labor productivity improvement
• Inventory and scheduling optimization

Process Engineering

• Filling accuracy and consistency
• Product handling and damage reduction
• CIP optimization
• Utility consumption analysis
• Environmental compliance

Quality Systems

• Quality control point optimization
• Inspection system effectiveness
• Reject and rework reduction
• Traceability system design
• HACCP plan review

Strategic Planning

• Technology assessment and selection
• Make vs. buy analysis
• Supplier evaluation support
• Benchmarking studies
• Long-term capacity planning

Our Approach

Step 1: Discovery We begin with thorough data collection and stakeholder interviews to understand your operations, challenges, and objectives.

Step 2: Analysis Our engineers analyze production data, observe operations, and apply industry benchmarks to identify improvement opportunities.

Step 3: Recommendations We develop prioritized recommendations with clear business cases, implementation approaches, and expected outcomes.

Step 4: Support We remain available to support implementation, answer questions, and help you achieve projected results.

Industries Served

• Carbonated and still beverages
• Juices and dairy products
• Sauces, oils, and condiments
• Water and functional drinks
• Pharmaceutical liquids
• Personal care products

Why Choose Our Consultancy Services

• Deep expertise in food and beverage processing
• Practical recommendations that work in production
• Independent perspective focused on your success
• Proven track record of measurable improvements
• Knowledge transfer approach builds internal capabilities
• Ongoing support through implementation