Industrial Operations
Manufacturers that have the transaction data but still cannot see what each order actually earned.
The problem
The books close every month, but the team still cannot see which customers, sales channels, and products make money. The answer often lives in a spreadsheet that only one person understands.
Why we understand this work
Jeff Myers brings three decades of work in research, manufacturing, product launches, and plant costs. We understand the business behind the numbers, and we build the calculation so a finance leader can check it line by line.
What you get
- Margin for each order, updated from your accounting system
- A cost model that shows how shared expenses are applied
- A clear list of the changes and problems that need attention
- A review of whether AI search tools mention your company and what content could help
- Training so your team can run the tools without us
Here are a few ways we have solved similar problems.
These examples are based on real work, but we removed names and identifying project details. We also tell you when an example is still being built or uses sample data.
Built for a client
Margin and cost numbers the finance team can check
The accounting system holds the transactions, but the margin calculation lives in a spreadsheet. We rebuild the cost and margin for each order and let the finance team open the math behind every number.
- Use the accounting system instead of a copied workbook
- Check the cost model against the general ledger
- Send anything that does not add up to a finance owner for review
We started by rebuilding margin for each order. That led to better cost, pricing, and planning tools.
Pricing decisions could not wait, the accounting data already existed, and the finance team could check every answer against the books.
What we built first
We connected the accounting data and rebuilt margin for each order. Anyone reviewing a number can open the transactions and math behind it.
What we added later
- A cost model that applies shared expenses to real orders
- Alerts when the numbers do not add up or the model needs review
- A daily list of the changes that deserve attention
- Tools for market research, company knowledge, and planning
How we knew it was working
Each order total could be traced to its transactions, and the complete cost model could be checked against the general ledger.
What improved
The team can make pricing, product, and cost decisions from one set of numbers. They spend less time debating the spreadsheet and more time acting on what it shows.
Read the full storyNext step
You do not need to choose the project before you call us.
Bring the problems your team wants to improve. We will compare them, explain which one should come first, and tell you whether custom software is the right answer.