Michael Farnworth, Consultant/Europe

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General Expertise

Michael Farnworth is an accomplished Director and General Manager with experience in all aspects of purchasing and project management activity. He is a well-organised and highly articulate Masters graduate, with a successful record of leadership through team-building, motivation and delivery of targets. Michael is an agent of change with in-depth experience of organizational design, business improvement techniques, and the development and delivery of strategic goals. Michael has broad experience across many industries and sectors, delivering strategic transformations and value improvement.

Individual Areas of Expertise

• Lean Supply Chain – Reducing the cycle from customer order to delivery.
• Procurement Process Cycle reduction – Reducing the purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle.
• Leadership Coaching – Driving critical initiatives directly linked to company strategy.
• Procurement Operations Assessment – Rapidly assessing purchasing operations to expose concerns and opportunities.
• Total Acquisition Cost – Opportunities to reduce spend while improving value from suppliers.

Professional Background

• Senior Associate, Flow Consulting
• Managing Director, Collinson Grant Procurement
• General Manager, BMW Group
• BMW Group Plant Oxford, UK
• BMW Group Global Purchasing, Germany
• Rover Group, Birmingham, UK

Representative Clients

• Alcan
• American Express Europe
• BAE Systems
• Rolls-Royce
• Daimler AG
• Sea Containers Ltd.
• Greencore plc.
• Innovia Films Ltd

Education and Associations

• MSc, Engineering Business Management, University of Warwick, UK

 

“Our approach dramatically reduces cycle time in both manufacturing and business processes. Our work results are unmatched. It is exciting to see the client realize the actual measurable impact on their business.”