AXP
Achieving Growth
CASE STUDY
Operational Intelligence for London-based Innovation Studio
Operational Intelligence
Client: Innovation Studio
A leading global production firm was in triage and embedded AXP alongside executive leadership to rightsize the organization. Within a 5-month mandate, AXP partnered with the CEO and leadership to achieve the required outcome.
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Aligned executive leadership team around key performance indicators:
Successfully unified the leadership team on a shared understanding of the most critical business indicators, driving a more cohesive and strategic approach to deliver greater profitability.
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Predicted future cash flow issues:
Implementing AXP's proprietary "Cortex" platform, identified potential cash flow shortages 6+ months in advance, enabling the agency to implement immediate corrective measures and avoid financial crises.
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Identified key resource utilization problems:
Pinpointed inefficiencies in resource allocation and utilization, leading to optimized departmental staffing levels and improved project profitability.
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Identified critical flaws in sales pipeline forecasting:
Uncovered inaccuracies in the sales pipeline forecasting process, resulting in more accurate revenue projections and improved sales planning.
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Implemented best practice benchmarks for optimization:
Established industry-standard benchmarks for P&L and balance sheet, enabling the agency to identify areas for improvement and optimize its operations.
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Delivered real-time reports for emergency board meetings:
Provided actionable reports during emergency board meetings, empowering the CEO to address urgent issues and make immediate decisions.
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OUTCOME:
Led to the firm saving $1MM in cash over the subsequent 7 months (avoiding insolvency), and a clear roadmap for predicable and sustainable future profitability.
