Duane Trower

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ABOUT DUANE TROWER

Operations Directors are often asked to reduce cost without sacrificing service.In many cases the savings are already sitting inside the operation - they’re just buried in labour deployment, process design and day-to-day operational habits.Through a short operational diagnostic, I help leaders identify minimum 3-5% in-year OPEX savings - typically within four weeks.In that time I will tell you exactly where your operation is bleeding time, cost and credibility - and what to do about it.MY GUARANTEEI identify at least 4x my fee in credible, achievable savings - or you don\'t pay the full fee.No long contracts.No improvement theatre.Just clarity.No obligation beyond the initial 4 weeks. WHY THIS WORKS (WHEN OTHERS HAVEN\'T):Most leaders don’t need more initiatives.They need clarity.* Clarity on what’s actually broken* Clarity on what to fix first* Clarity on what’s worth doing – and what isn’tI work with ambitious UK leaders who are under pressure to reduce cost, improve service, and deliver results they can stand behind with the Board.Not with theatre.With facts.WHAT I DOI deliver independent, short-cycle operational assessments that give you absolute clarity on:* Where time, cost and credibility are leaking* Why previous improvement efforts didn’t stick* What will make the biggest difference fastest* How much it’s realistically worthWHAT YOU DON\'T GET (ON PURPOSE)* No fluffy culture workshops* No generic Lean audits* No vague “strategic themes”* No sales pitch in disguiseWHY LISTEN TO ME?I bring 20+ years of hands-on operational leadership experience across warehousing, transport and manufacturing, including:* £2.5m+ cost reduction through lean and process improvement* 22% headcount reduction while supporting 50%+ volume growth* 97% output increase in three weeks to meet spike in demand* £2m+ variable cost savings through efficiency improvements* Leading major contract and IT transitions without operational disruptionI’m not embedded in your politics.I’m not defending past decisions.I’m here to give you fast, objective clarity – and a plan that survives day-to-day pressure.If you’re tired of firefighting and want to start looking forward instead of over your shoulder, let’s talk.If you’re curious whether savings might be hiding in your operation, I’m always happy to have a short, informal conversation. DM me d••••@athenagrange.co.uk 07•••••••45