TIME AND MOTION STUDY CONSULTING BUSINESS PLAN
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I. Executive Summary
Company Description
No company name was provided; the firm launches in 2026 in Chicago, Illinois as a specialized industrial engineering consultancy. We operate in industrial engineering for manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare and sell high-value, hourly-billed professional services built around expert engineering teams and a proprietary analytics platform that drives workflow redesign and measurable financial improvement.
We deliver time-and-motion studies, workflow redesign, implementation support, and staff training to eliminate waste and optimize resources, targeting mid-to-large U.S. businesses. Our edge is measurable ROI tied to operational KPIs and retained engineering capacity; short-term goals are to establish local credibility with pilot clients and documented case studies, and long-term goals are to scale nationally and productize the analytics platform for licensing.
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Problem
Mid-to-large U.S. manufacturers, logistics firms, and healthcare-adjacent operators face rising demand and rising operating costs while hidden inefficiencies and redundant administrative tasks cut profitability by up to 20%. Those inefficiencies reduce throughput, lengthen lead times, raise labor and overhead spend, and delay capital decisions—directly shrinking cash flow and investment headroom. One line: wasted time and admin are silently eroding margins and capacity.
Existing consulting options typically offer high-level recommendations without concrete implementation support or tools to validate changes on the floor. That leaves teams unable to quantify benefits, prioritize fixes, or de-risk operational change before disruption. One line: without data-driven validation and implementation support, firms can’t capture measured, bankable improvements.
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Solution
US manufacturers, warehouses, and healthcare administrators face rising pressure to boost output and cut costs while hidden inefficiencies quietly erode margins. Many lack internal industrial engineering expertise, and traditional consultants often offer theoretical fixes that don’t prove financial impact. There is a clear need for a data-driven method that validates results before changes are made.
We deploy specialized industrial engineering teams to do deep-dive operational diagnostics and value stream mapping that combine Lean and Six Sigma principles with a proprietary analytics platform. We provide end-to-end support from bottleneck identification through implementation and staff training, targeting reduced cycle time, lower waste, and improved throughput. One line: we turn hidden inefficiency into validated, sustainable throughput gains.
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Mission Statement
We transform U.S. industrial and healthcare operations through rigorous engineering and data-driven insights to eliminate waste and maximize productivity. We are committed to delivering measurable financial value by driving sustainable cost reduction and operational excellence. We aim to be the trusted partner for companies seeking optimized processes, clear bottom-line improvements, and expert guidance.
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Key Success Factors
Success depends on our analytics, people, sector focus, financial pace, and engagement model.
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Proprietary analytics platform that differentiates outcomes from traditional consultancies.
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Top-tier industrial engineering talent recruited and retained to deliver measurable efficiency gains.
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Focus on high-growth sectors—e-commerce logistics and healthcare administration—for strong demand.
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Breakeven within 10 months to secure long-term financial stability.
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Collaborative on-site engagement model that drives client satisfaction and recurring revenue.
Financial Summary
Projected revenues grow from $795,000 in 2026 to $5,651,000 by 2030; breakeven is forecast for October 2026.
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Ratio |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
Projected Revenue |
$795,000 |
$1,669,000 |
$2,532,000 |
Projected EBITDA |
-$236,000 |
$142,000 |
$347,000 |
Expected ROI |
IRR 3.49% |
IRR 3.49% |
IRR 3.49% |
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Financial requirement: maintain minimum cash of $440,000 (minimum cash month May-2027); anticipated venture IRR is 3.49% and ROE 2.76% with a payback period of 43 months.
Financial outlook: modest near-term loss, positive EBITDA from 2027, and measured investor returns.
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Funding Requirements
The business requires a minimum cash injection of $440,000 to cover 2026 capex and a buffer for negative EBITDA; projected revenue is $795,000 in year one scaling to $5,651,000 by 2030, breakeven is Oct-26, year-one EBITDA loss is $236,000, year-five EBITDA is $1,834,000, and the project IRR is 3.49%, anchored by disciplined CAC and billable utilization.
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Categories |
Amount, USD |
Capital expenditures (capex) |
$231,000 |
Marketing (2026 annual budget) |
$45,000 |
Fixed operating expenses (annual) |
$144,600 |
Staffing (no direct funding allocated) |
$0 |
Product development (included in capex) |
$0 |
Operations (other variable start-up costs) |
$0 |
Working capital |
$19,400 |
Total funding required |
$440,000 |
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