Recent Assignments:
A summary of recent assignments with a PACE (Problem, Assessment, Corrective Action, End Result) framework assessment.
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Case Study - Project Yellow
The Business: A fuel distribution business in Nth Qld with $45M PA sales covering a wide geographic delivery service including roadhouses, serviced with a fleet of B-Doubles, Road Trains and barges.
The Brief: As Project Director and Board Advisor conduct an urgent analysis on the business to identify the financial status and cause of poor cash flow and define a turnaround strategy to stabilise the business as the 1st stage. The Directors were requested by the Bank to conduct an urgent review, with an external insolvency practitioner on notice, after the external accountants were unable to assist. The 2nd stage was to implement the strategy and operational and administration improvements to stabilise the business and to reduce cash loss.
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The Business: A fuel distribution business in Nth Qld with $45M PA sales covering a wide geographic delivery service including roadhouses, serviced with a fleet of B-Doubles, Road Trains and barges.
The Brief: As Project Director and Board Advisor conduct an urgent analysis on the business to identify the financial status and cause of poor cash flow and define a turnaround strategy to stabilise the business as the 1st stage. The Directors were requested by the Bank to conduct an urgent review, with an external insolvency practitioner on notice, after the external accountants were unable to assist. The 2nd stage was to implement the strategy and operational and administration improvements to stabilise the business and to reduce cash loss.
Learn more and the PACE review >>
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Case Study - Project Olive
The Business: A water and sewerage testing and analytical services laboratory integrated as a commercial division of a large public water utility. The lab was formerly owned by local government council.
The Brief: As Project Manager review the lab operations to determine methods to improve output and capacity constraints and causes of sub-optimal financial performance, and to implement solutions. Provide introductory training and awareness on 5S and Lean principles.
Learn more and the PACE review >>
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The Business: A water and sewerage testing and analytical services laboratory integrated as a commercial division of a large public water utility. The lab was formerly owned by local government council.
The Brief: As Project Manager review the lab operations to determine methods to improve output and capacity constraints and causes of sub-optimal financial performance, and to implement solutions. Provide introductory training and awareness on 5S and Lean principles.
Learn more and the PACE review >>
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Case Study - Project Gold
The Business: Revenue $20M, customised decorative building panel manufacturer and supplier - make to order, 4 BU's.
The Brief: As Project Manager and Board Advisor provide part time hands-on support to assist transition exit planning of Directors (working in the business) including development of knowledge based systems for handover and general business improvement support.
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The Business: Revenue $20M, customised decorative building panel manufacturer and supplier - make to order, 4 BU's.
The Brief: As Project Manager and Board Advisor provide part time hands-on support to assist transition exit planning of Directors (working in the business) including development of knowledge based systems for handover and general business improvement support.
Learn more and the PACE review >>
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Case Study - Project Green
The Business: A commercial division of a university provides "mine to mill" services includes consulting services, laboratory analysis, software development and testing equipment manufacture for mining entities in several countries. The business also commercialises IP from a related entity. Employes 80 staff including geologists, mining engineers, consultants and metallurgists and specialises in mining processes, flotation, comminution and laboratory metallurgy analysis.
The Brief: As Project Manager working in the "Office of the CEO - Projects", assist the CEO and 5 GM's to review, identify, recommend and prioritise various within business improvement initiatives and assist implementation.
Learn more and the PACE review >>
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The Business: A commercial division of a university provides "mine to mill" services includes consulting services, laboratory analysis, software development and testing equipment manufacture for mining entities in several countries. The business also commercialises IP from a related entity. Employes 80 staff including geologists, mining engineers, consultants and metallurgists and specialises in mining processes, flotation, comminution and laboratory metallurgy analysis.
The Brief: As Project Manager working in the "Office of the CEO - Projects", assist the CEO and 5 GM's to review, identify, recommend and prioritise various within business improvement initiatives and assist implementation.
Learn more and the PACE review >>
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Case Study - Project Orange
The Business: Revenue $36M, 3 sites, design and build customised integrated safety solutions for mine site light vehicles. A BRW fast growth award company.
The Brief: As interim GM and Board Advisor lead the turnaround and implement solution(s) to achieve business continuity and assist Directors personal affairs from exposure to financial distress. Time frame 6 months.
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The Business: Revenue $36M, 3 sites, design and build customised integrated safety solutions for mine site light vehicles. A BRW fast growth award company.
The Brief: As interim GM and Board Advisor lead the turnaround and implement solution(s) to achieve business continuity and assist Directors personal affairs from exposure to financial distress. Time frame 6 months.
Learn more and the PACE review >>
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Case Study - Project Blue
The Business: Manufacturing and engineering division with $110M revenue, 9 sites, 450 staff, designs and builds mobile and static compactors and metal and plastic collection bins for the waste industry, part of an ASX200 public listed company.
The Brief: As Interim GM, "lead the division turnaround, return to profitability fast, and position for divestment". Time frame for completion including divestment was 18 months.
Learn more and the PACE review >>
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The Business: Manufacturing and engineering division with $110M revenue, 9 sites, 450 staff, designs and builds mobile and static compactors and metal and plastic collection bins for the waste industry, part of an ASX200 public listed company.
The Brief: As Interim GM, "lead the division turnaround, return to profitability fast, and position for divestment". Time frame for completion including divestment was 18 months.
Learn more and the PACE review >>
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