ReedKnapp — Research & Advisory
- Results
Case Studies
Work that moves the performance needle, not the slide deck.
Strategy & Transformation
- Fintech
Fintech
Identified growth opportunities and established a new operating model to profitably grow the business.
Context
A fintech seeking global growth opportunities to attract investment and position itself for a trade sale.
We did
Assessed the current operating model and identified improvements to serve existing markets and enter new segments.
Impact
Diversified into new customer segments, accelerated growth, and attracted new investors that helped it go public.
- Manufacturing
Engineering & Manufacturing
Improved profitability and created a platform for growth into adjacent markets.
Context
A niche manufacturing company wanting to expand and increase shareholder value.
We did
Improved core processes, reduced operating costs, and launched a new business model.
Impact
The company more than doubled in size and profitability and established itself as a market leader.
- Education
Education
Developed a shared services strategy to consolidate eleven operating units and improve student services.
Context
A state TAFE seeking to implement a common strategy across eleven operating units.
We did
Assessed current practices and established a shared services strategy for finance, procurement, and facilities.
Impact
Over 30% cost reduction, increased focus on student outcomes, and reduced cost to serve.
AI
- AI
Aerospace Manufacturing
Implemented an AI solution to improve time-to-market, quality and productivity.
Context
A global aerospace manufacturing company needed to increase production rates to meet demand.
We did
Identified bottlenecks and restructured processes with AI to remove a critical constraint.
Impact
Over 90% reduction in cycle times and greater than 70% productivity improvement.
- Roadmap
Industrial Machinery
Accelerated AI adoption with a risk-mitigated roadmap delivering measurable ROI.
Context
Mid-sized company unclear on where AI could deliver real, near-term value.
We did
Delivered a real-benefits briefing and opportunity assessment across key value-chain functions.
Impact
Three priority AI use cases identified; roadmap adopted by executive team.
Sustainability
- Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Identified opportunities to improve sustainability with low-cost, low-risk technology.
Context
A small food manufacturer seeking to grow and improve sustainability and brand engagement.
We did
Assisted implementation of new technology across the value chain.
Impact
Improved recycling rates, stronger sustainability credentials, and better customer engagement.
- Agribusiness
Agribusiness
Reduced exposure to GHG risk and established a dashboard to monitor and improve results.
Context
The organisation wanted to improve sustainability but lacked a tracking framework.
We did
Mapped GHG emissions across the value chain and designed a progress dashboard.
Impact
Reduced GHG emissions exposure and created tools to monitor and improve performance.