CASE STUDY
Fresh Eyes Evaluation for Cut Flower Specialist
After a period of rapid growth, a cut flower specialist who supply the UK’s leading retailers was looking to analyse their operational business performance
The Challenge
A cut flower specialist was looking to improve their business performance and required Protolan to assist in mapping end-to-end current-state line manning and throughputs against existing specification. Protolan also carried out a Fresh Eyes Evaluation looking into opportunities for improvement from all aspect of their business.Delivering Success
All production lines and SKUs were reviewed, and the current state was mapped out which measured manning, job roles, strike rates and throughputs end-to-end from feeding of raw materials across to production, packing and palletising. Based on this, an automation assessment provided recommendations for areas with a high manual input alongside suggestions for suitable automation solutions and an analysis of costings which showed potential weekly savings on labour. Following this, a Fresh Eyes Evaluation report was presented to the company in two bespoke formats. This allowed for them to ensure each SKU is manned effectively to optimise operations and performance. Further opportunities to improve were also recommended through an in-depth analysis from all areas leading to effective business expansion that included goods and dispatch handling, refrigeration, and storage automation.Services Employed
Fresh Eyes Evaluation
Project Management
Project Engineering
Process Flow Analysis
“Having worked alongside Protolan previously installing a liquids bottling line, we chose James and his team to assist because we knew we could rely on their knowledge and expertise to deliver the right result. The hygiene and changeover process improvement project was delivered professionally and on time. I would not hesitate to recommend Protolan and will definitely use them again in the future should the need occur.”
- Richard Greathead, Chief Executive
Nutrition Group PLC
“The Protolan team have been an important part in the success of our recent, complex projects. They are a dedicated partner who are responsive, client-conscious and own a wealth of food manufacturing knowledge. Protolan’s project team worked closely with our internal team to deliver a multifaceted project, providing innovative solutions to ensure best practice across the factory. They show great diligence and flexibility when faced with project challenges. I look forward to a continued relationship with Richard and his team and would not hesitate to recommend them.”
- Gary McEvoy (General Manager)
Bakkavor Texas
“I have worked with Protolan over numerous years and am more than happy to recommend them to deliver our projects. They understand our business and are skilled in utilising their extensive food manufacturing expertise to support our complex needs. They have the foresight to identify possible issues and give solutions that are effective, offering genuine insight for our business. The Protolan team provide an experienced, knowledgeable and straight-talking resource. It is a pleasure to work with them.”
- Simon Wood (Chief Engineer)
Hotel Chocolat
“Protolan show great understanding of the food industry. They have the leadership, food expertise and project management skills to understand our challenges and familiarise themselves with our business objectives. Their concise communication provided us with a clear view of the issues and challenges of the project, providing us with a tangible project plan and a successful scheme.”
- Sally Mitchell
Saladworks
“Having worked with Protolan on several major projects, I am always impressed by their expertise within the food industry and positive attitude. They fully integrated into our team and that of the wider business, understood our challenges and delivered a tangible plan guided by solid project management and engineering practices. They have been a pleasure to work with and we will continue to work with them on future projects.”
- Jason Kelly (Head of Operations - Core Produce)
Morrisons
"Having worked with Protolan on previous projects, Revolution Foods had no hesitation to engage them to collaborate with us on a new project in challenging times.
Protolan work with us in complete partnership, ensuring they understand the scope of our requirements and the challenges involved. Thorough, responsive, and professional, Protolan ultimately brought our project to a successful conclusion.
I would have no reservation in recommending Protolan."
- Jose Morales Senior
Director of Operations Revolution Foods