Before we do anything, we need to understand the problem properly.
The audit is the starting point of every engagement. It gives us and you a forensic picture of what your supply chain is actually costing you, where the risks are, and what fixing it is worth commercially.
Who This Is For
DTC apparel brands between £3M and £30M who know something is wrong but can't pinpoint exactly where. Typically you're seeing one or more of these:
Margins are tighter than they should be and you're not sure why
Cash keeps getting tied up in the wrong stock
Lead times are slipping and launches keep getting pushed
Return rates are higher than expected
You're scaling but profitability isn't keeping pace with revenue
The founder is still making supply chain decisions that should have been handed off
Why The Audit Exists
You probably already know something is wrong. Margins aren't where they should be, cash feels tighter than the revenue suggests, and there are parts of the operation you know could be running better - you just haven't had the time or resource to dig into it properly.
That's exactly what the audit is for.
It gives you the forensic picture you've been missing - what the inefficiencies are actually costing you, where they're coming from, and what fixing them is worth. Not a gut feel. A number. And a clear plan to recover it.
What We Look At
The core components of our forensic audit, designed to stress-test your operation and expose hidden risks.
Exactly where your margin is leaking and what it's costing you
A clear picture of your supply chain risks before they compound
Benchmarked costs so you know if you're overpaying in production
Supplier and vendor vulnerabilities identified and mapped
A production and lead time picture grounded in reality and commercial needs
A prioritised roadmap with commercial impact on every action
How Engagements Work
Every engagement starts with an audit. Where it goes next depends on what you need.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Have questions? Our FAQ section has you covered with quick answers to the most common inquiries.
Do you advise if we already have a supplier?
What if we’re already mid-season?
How quickly can we start?
Can you move into project delivery later?
Do you work with brands outside the UK / US?
What makes you different from a supply chain consultant?