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Restore the flow. Grow the margin. Master execution.
“A fractional, 100% on-the-ground operational boost to create momentum, recover margin & regain control.”
This promise is everywhere; the difference is in execution. Here: data, lead-times, shopfloor — & results. My work stands out in three ways:
No gloss: focus & actions on data (management & security), lead-times & above all, the field. Securing the actions delivered.
Billing primarily on results & on delivery.
International & multicultural approach.
“I come in a few days per week to quickly fix the blockers, put in place simple standards & effective rituals, then hand back to the team. In 2–3 weeks we put out fires; in under 2 months we start stabilizing & capitalizing. No posturing, only measurable impact on flow, inventory & service. AI, yes — but where it makes sense.”
My promise: clean up flows, stocks & data, realign teams–processes–tools–documentation, reduce working capital, shorten lead-times & make execution reliable.
Longer-term programs are also a specialty. I support companies, public bodies & local organizations to align their setup to a “Corp” standard — efficient & pragmatic, always with controlled cost.
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Section Menu 2 : Offer
Summary
Sub-section 1: Diagnostic & Project Action Plan — Applied CI/Lean or MMQ
See clearly fast, act usefully now, secure what comes next.
In a few days, we lay out your operational reality: flows, stocks, data, roles & irritants. We map the “stop the bleeding” priorities, set the CI/Lean or MMQ logic that fits (no Rube Goldberg machines), & deliver a 30-day + 90-day attack plan that speaks to the shopfloor.
Simple :
quick, measured operational spark
80% of objectives in the short term
20% of objectives in the mid-long term
The deliverable isn’t a book: it’s an actionable diagnosis (causes, effects, choices), short rituals & useful SOPs. We align sponsors & teams, lock a few simple indicators (service, lead-times, coverage/turns, WIP) & set the milestones.
Objective: quick impact, clear direction, controlled costs.
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Sub-section 2: Fractional management (operational reinforcement)
Part-time that delivers full effect.
We come in 1–2 days per week to absorb tension, treat bottlenecks & bring discipline back into execution. Minimum viable standards, visual management, 15’ daily, 30’ weekly, concrete trade-offs across purchasing/inbound planning/scheduling. We put out fires in 4–6 weeks; we stabilize in three months.
We lead with your teams, not instead of them. Responsibilities are clarified, decisions logged, irritants treated at the source. In the end: handover to one or more internal experts & an autonomy kit: routines, formats, “no-bullshit” dashboards. Outcome: movement, margin, mastery — without adding complexity.
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Sub-section 3: Applied AI & light automations
Measurable time savings, just what’s needed, zero lock-in.
We start from your concrete irritants: triaging requests, data extraction (invoices, inventory), assisted writing (SOPs, minutes), quality checks, simple forecasts (load, turns). We frame the use case, clean the data, choose the right no/low-code tool, then deliver a pilot in under 30 days with ROI criteria.
Lean governance: confidentiality & GDPR, logging, access rights, mandatory human review, with a planned kill-switch.
Deliverables: micro-bots, standardized prompts, Excel/Power Query templates, small, packaged Python scripts, one-pager & handover.
We measure hours saved, error rate & cycle time.
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Sub-section 4: Training / Coaching
Simple gestures, immediately useful, that last.
Micro-trainings at the workstation: reading flows, coverage & turns calculations, 5 Whys, A3s, one-page standards, good practices for cycle counting, animation rituals. We aim for shopfloor ownership, in operational language, with your cases & data — not out-of-touch examples.
For managers: targeted coaching — goal framing, fast decisions, short learning loops. MMQ culture becomes concrete: who does what, when, how, why. Zero useless jargon; we practice, we measure, we capitalize. Tools come after meaning & only if they simplify.
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Sub-section 5: Apprentice / Work-study support
Often, a project — born from questioning or a strategic decision — needs extra energy, sometimes overtime, to execute the agreed actions. Work-study is then a win for the Learner, the School & the Organization in motion. I ensure the link between your needs, your teams & the young person, so the alternance produces tangible results.
Turning work-study into operational capacity, not a burden.
I structure the company–learner pair: clear scope, deliverables, follow-up rituals, & topics with real ROI (stocks, data, standardization, small automations).
We protect their time, equip them with templates & connect them to the right people to quickly produce real results.
Results:
The link with the school meets expectations.
The Apprentice Master stays focused on their mission while tracking the learner’s tasks in their department.The Learner progresses serenely.
You gain a capacity that lasts.
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Section Menu 3: Method
R1 : Diagnostic
Objective. See clearly fast, without noise.
Data (management & security): architecture, IS, storage, uses, rights, traceability.
Lead-times: VSM of critical flows, variability sources, bottlenecks.
Shopfloor: gemba audit, short interviews, station-by-station observation (no pressure, high precision).
Delivrables: First conclusions, major risks, risk containment, action hypotheses.
R2: Action Plan + Gantt
Objective. Align & cadence.
Prioritized Action Plan (impacts, loads, owners, milestones).
Readable Gantt: sequences, dependencies, downtime/test windows, decision points.
Delivrables: 30/60/90-day roadmap, success criteria, arbitration mechanism.
R3: Securing delivered actions = MMQ
Write what must be done. Do what we said must be done. Write what we did & do. Flag deviations (what doesn’t match the plan).
Objective. Make what works reliable; eliminate drifts.
MMQ: minimum viable standards, one-page SOPs, checklists, visual management.
Rituals: 15’ daily / 30’ weekly, useful dashboards.
Quality & HSE: control points, evidence, logging.
Delivrables: Securing dossier (evidence, deviations, corrections), team routines.
R4: Pre-Hoshin review (on R1, R2 & R3)
Objective. Decide before wider deployment.
Results achieved, drifts, team capacity, residual risks.
Delivrables: Go / No-Go / Pause + course corrections
R5: Post-Hoshin review
Objective. Consolidate gains & strategic alignment.
Review Hoshin objectives, gaps, catch-up actions, standard diffusion.
Deliverables: Consolidation plan (processes, skills, tools), improvement portfolio.
R6, 12 & 24: Visits at 6 / 12 / 24 months
Objective. Verify sustainment over time.
Flash audit, key KPIs (service, lead-time, WIP, turns/coverage, quality, safety), ritual sustainment, obsolescence, process debt.
Delivrables: Short report (what holds / what weakens / what we adjust), MMQ kit update.
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Section Menu 4: Clients & Sectors
Sub-section 1: Clients
SMEs / micro-enterprises in transformation
Structure the Supply Chain to grow, fix hidden losses, gain visibility without over-investing.
Public bodies & organizations
Stocks (equipment/buildings/supplies), waste reduction, inter-department coordination, neutral & pedagogical stance.
Groups & industrial sites
Unblock complex situations, expert reinforcement on under-resourced SC/Log scopes, transformations & digitalization without losing sight of the field.
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Sub-section 2: They trusted me
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“His sharp problem-solving instincts, paired with effective creativity fueled by rich cultural & general knowledge, truly made the difference in delivering our ERP project. Amazing!”
Matthew P.: G-B. Group Supply Chain Director, Automotive, U-K.
—“Beyond his technical skills, Antoine also knows when to let ‘time do its work’ so free will & ideas can emerge. Surprisingly, that’s what people call ‘when the mayonnaise takes.’ His stance supports more than assists: he teaches us to fish rather than selling us a fish — and fast.”
Jeanne B.: Site Operations Director, Food Industry, FR.
—“Antoine truly helped & supported us in the design, implementation & operation of our X-dock transport system, saving about €50,000 per month [Ed.: 0.5% of revenue]. His key vision enabled us to successfully create a new system by modifying both the ERP & field operations. The redesign of our SOPs was easy & everyone signed off. His professionalism & seasoned view of the overall project truly took us to the next level. Well, it took nearly a year. [Ed.: planned timing, Ilario!]”
Ilario P.: IT Director, Food Industry, IT.
—“A devoted practitioner of active listening, Antoine quickly captures our intentions & often anticipates them. He aligned our actions coherently at both macro & micro levels. In the end: our continuous improvement initiative started quickly & will last.”
Damien F.: Quality Director, Food Industry, FR.
—“Mr. Combeau was very interested in our project to create a new & complex traffic system in the EMEA/CIS area. He was very precise & we thank him for the work done during his assignment.”
J.S.: Vice-President, International Airfreight Company, PL.
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Section Menu 5: About
Sub-section 1: Vision & commitment
“Performance isn’t a game of constraints, but a field for lucid optimization.
Global efficiency: flows of information, material & decision.
Team autonomy: robust methods, simple tools, a management culture.
Measurable impact: visible effect on margins, lead-times, internal balance.
Adaptation: zero boilerplate; everything tailored to your context.
I say what needs to be said, we set the right diagnosis & move forward with you. A good decision makes sense today — & stays robust tomorrow.”
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Sub-section 2: The founder
Create connection, structure the essential & go deep: that’s what guides my practice. I’m an independent Supply Chain consultant, CSCP, PMP & Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified, with 15+ years in complex, sensitive & tightly regulated environments.
My approach is twofold:
→ Operational, anchored in field reality, with the ability to step in fast, even in tense or degraded contexts, and not limited to Supply Chain.
→ Strategic, with a fine grasp of financial, human & organizational balances at general-management level.
Today, with Creative Insights Mill, I help companies & public bodies make sense of their flows, free tied-up cash & gain efficiency — never sacrificing clarity, rigor or the field truth, quite the opposite.
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PublisherCreative Insights Mill
Antoine Combeau
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HostOVHHead office: 2 rue Kellermann – 59100 Roubaix – France
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Off-Menu Section 3: T&Cs (public summary)
Scope: diagnostic, consulting, training, operational support in Supply Chain / Logistics / Document Quality.
Commitments & confidentiality: mutual confidentiality; data & documents handled with discretion; IP respected.
Financial terms:
Diagnostic: billed upon deliverable hand-over.
Projects: staggered billing per quote (e.g., progress milestones).
Performance option (Success-fee): calculated on measured savings, with a contractual cap; terms defined & agreed pre-deployment.
Travel & expenses: billed at cost or agreed scale.
Client obligations: access to necessary information & systems; designated contact(s); timely decisions.
Reversibility & transfer: deliverable hand-back, training & handover for team autonomy.
Claims & mediation: handling procedure; mediation if no amicable agreement.
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