our capabilities
Operations
Transform operations to maximize long-term value
Operational excellence isn't just about efficiency—it's about building resilient, adaptive systems that optimize complex operations while maintaining quality, controlling costs, and driving sustainable growth. Catalant’s unique model gives organizations immediate access to operations Experts with hands-on experience from leading global enterprises. We combine technical expertise with practical implementation knowledge to transform operations from the ground up.
Why Catalant
Whether optimizing supply chains, modernizing manufacturing processes, or reimagining procurement strategies, we deliver proven methodologies and real-world insights that create immediate impact while building long-term operational capabilities.
Operating Experience is the Norm
Catalant Experts have led similar transformations before, bringing practical wisdom of what actually works in complex operating environments.
Partnering with Proven Problem Solvers
Catalant Experts have successfully tackled these specific operational challenges, often multiple times.
Leveraging Flexibility & Speed
Consulting 2.0 enables rapid deployment and iterative improvement, adapting to your organization's pace and priorities.
Service Offerings
Our Operations Capabilities
Supply Chain & Procurement
Manufacturing & Operations
case studies
Exceptional Client Outcomes
Catalant Experts drive measurable impact across the full spectrum of operations — from supply chain and procurement to manufacturing and process optimization — helping organizations enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and build more resilient, high-performing operational strategies.
case studies
Exceptional Client Outcomes
Catalant Experts drive measurable impact across the full spectrum of operations — from supply chain and procurement to manufacturing and process optimization — helping organizations enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and build more resilient, high-performing operational strategies.
Operational overhaul
A PE-backed tier one automotive supplier tapped Catalant to assess its operations, identify key issues in labor productivity, indirect materials, and scrap, and develop a plan and transformation team to address these inefficiencies for a
10%
increase in production output.
Global manufacturing network design
A Fortune 50 manufacturer brought on a team of Catalant Experts to transform independent regional operations and assess financial and operational impacts, delivering
$100M
savings in projected annual operating costs.
Sales & operations planning
A global consumer products manufacturer worked with Catalant to analyze supply planning and operations and implement a robust S&OP process with AI-powered forecasting for a
40%
improvement in on-time delivery.
Supply chain transformation
A PE-backed retail brand enlisted a team of Catalant Experts to execute a comprehensive, global supply chain transformation that optimized production costs and centralized procurement, resulting in a
23%
reduction in manufacturing costs.
Global procurement strategy
A global consumer goods company enlisted Catalant Experts to develop a unified procurement strategy with centralized governance and advanced spend analytics and contract management tools, achieving
$38M
in annualized savings through strategic supplier consolidation.
Post-acquisition integration
A software company engaged Catalant to help integrate an enterprise business it acquired, assessing spend and crafting strategic integration plans that resulted in a
20%
cost savings.
Meet Our Experts
Catalant’s deep operations expertise
Experts in our operations practice bring on-the-ground expertise from global organizations, training in methods like Lean, Six Sigma, the Shingo Model, and Kaizen, and battle-tested consulting frameworks. Our operations Experts come from companies like:
Experts From
Experts From
Jay J.
Ex-McKinsey Expert leading S&OP and supply chain transformations
Borko B.
25 years of experience in supply chain, operations, and strategy
Joakim Y.
Ex-McKinsey Sr. Expert and Associate Partner leading Industry 4.0 transformations
Terry Y.
Ex-PwC and biopharma procurement transformation leader
Stephanie R.
Ex-L'Oreal global expert in quote-to-cash optimization and operational excellence
Erwin H.
25+ years of experience in supply chain and operations
Jorge C.
Ex-McKinsey, Stripe, Allstate, The Coca-Cola Company
Michael F.
25+ years of consulting and operating experience focused in strategic operations and Lean Six Sigma
Stephanie L.
Ex-Bain and KPMG chief procurement executive driving profitability
Yorgos F.
20+ years of experience in manufacturing and transformation
