Consulting Services
Consulting Services
Our Approach
At Agrahi Consulting, we believe in a structured yet flexible approach to driving impactful results. Our consulting process is built on three foundational phases: Value Stream Mapping, Strategy Development, and Execution. Each phase is designed to ensure that we fully understand your needs, develop a tailored game plan, and implement solutions that deliver lasting improvements.
Value Stream Mapping
The journey begins with Value Stream Mapping, a crucial discovery phase that sets the foundation for our engagement. Over the first phase, we work closely with your core leadership team to thoroughly understand your current processes. This stage is about uncovering inefficiencies, identifying areas for improvement, and gaining a holistic view of your operations. By mapping out the value stream of the target area, we create a visual representation of the current state, helping to pinpoint bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization. This essential step ensures that we have a clear, data-driven understanding of your business, setting the stage for targeted improvements.
Strategy Development
With insights gained from Value Stream Mapping, we move into the Strategy Development phase. This stage is all about crafting a tailored roadmap for your business's success. During this period we collaborate with your team to establish clear goals, define key performance indicators, and identify the necessary resources and timelines for implementation. This phase ensures that everyone is aligned and working towards a common vision. Our strategic planning process is designed to be flexible, allowing us to adapt to changes in your business environment while keeping the focus on achieving your long-term objectives.
Kaizen
The final phase is where the transformation takes place. Under the banner of Kaizen, we move from planning to action. This phase involves a series of targeted Kaizen events, training sessions, and projects led by your local team, all aligned with the overall strategy. Our approach emphasizes continuous improvement, empowering your team to implement changes, monitor progress, and make adjustments as needed. We provide hands-on support and guidance throughout this process, ensuring that improvements are not only implemented but sustained. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we help your organization achieve lasting success.
Our Experience
Dwai Choudhury, the founder of Agrahi, is a seasoned manufacturing leader with over 13 years of hands-on experience in various roles focused on lean methodologies and operational excellence. Key highlights of his career include:
- HNI Corporation: Led as Plant Manager for the fastest-growing manufacturing plant, achieving a 20.1% CAGR and $105M in revenue despite the challenges of COVID-19. Successfully restructured the organization to align resources with strategic goals, resulting in improved product launches, quality, and margins.
- Steffes Corporation: Conducted value stream mapping events, 3P facility layout events, and kaizen events, driving significant operational improvements.
- Integration Manager: Piloted IoT capabilities to enhance worker efficiency and data-driven decision-making, leading to a 15% increase in labor productivity and a 10% reduction in rework activities.
Dwai’s extensive background also includes roles in operations management, supply chain management, and engineering, where he consistently delivered transformative results. His recent MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business further equips him with advanced strategic and leadership skills.
Why Choose Agrahi?
- Collaborative Partnership: We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and goals, fostering long-term, successful relationships.
- Excellence and Professionalism: Our commitment to the highest standards of service ensures that we consistently exceed expectations.
- Innovative Solutions for Success: We utilize cutting-edge methodologies to drive continuous improvement and deliver innovative solutions.
