“We know what we want, but not where to begin.”
You may have a clear ambition such as better planning, less downtime, improved traceability or more automation. The KickStarter helps identify the best first step, dependencies and the route to value.
AIVHY KickStarter
Start with the operationyou already have.
AIVHY KickStarter is an on-site consultancy service for manufacturing and logistics organisations that need a clear place to start. Review the wider operation or one defined question, then turn it into a practical roadmap around your goals, people and budget.
The problem it solves
You do not need to have the answer yet.
Many organisations know they need to change. They may see rising costs, manual handovers, disconnected systems, slow decisions, production constraints or pressure to use AI without a clear business case. But they do not yet know which issue to tackle first, what is realistic or how to avoid an expensive initiative with little effect.
Aivhy's KickStarter creates the basis for that decision. It gives the organisation an outside view of its operation and turns observations into a plan that people can understand and use.
Who KickStarter is for
Two starting points. One clear direction.
“We want to innovate, but do not know what is possible.”
You may feel that the operation could work better, yet the opportunities are not clear. Our KickStarter examines the business from fresh angles and reveals practical improvement options.
Not a report from behind a desk
Our consultants bring real industry experience to your operation. They work on site and understand the practical reality behind production, processes and systems.
We walk the operation from the front door to the back door or focus on a defined area when that is the right scope. We speak with shop-floor teams, managers and leadership, because the most useful insight often sits between those perspectives.
What we look at
What we examine during a KickStarter
Every KickStarter is tailored to the organisation and its ambitions. During the on-site assessment, we build a clear picture of the operation and the factors that influence its performance, improvement potential and future direction.
People and work
Roles, handovers, recurring frustrations, practical knowledge and the work that is still manual.
Processes and flows
How orders, materials, products and decisions move through production, logistics and support functions.
Systems and information
The data, ERP or other systems already in use, where information is duplicated and where it stops moving.
Technology and assets
Existing equipment, connectivity, maintenance realities and opportunities to use what is already in place.
Business direction
Growth plans, market opportunities, customer requirements and the ambitions that should guide investment.
Feasibility and priorities
Business value, effort, timing, dependencies, risk and the practical ability to change.
The KickStarter method
From observation to an actionable roadmap
The KickStarter turns the findings from the on-site assessment into clear decisions and practical next steps. It moves from understanding the current operation to agreeing where improvement should start, what should follow and why.
Depending on the agreed scope, a focused operational assignment may take around three days on site, while a broader operational review may take around five days. We also offer dedicated KickStarter Digitalization and KickStarter AI assignments for organisations with a defined opportunity to explore.
Analyse
We walk the operation from inbound to outbound, or focus on one agreed department. We review the real process, not only the documented process.
Identify
We bring together what we see in the process, technology, systems and conversations. We identify and prioritise practical opportunities.
Define the direction
We align opportunities with the organisation’s ambitions, capacity and budget. The aim is a direction that people can support and act on.
Build the roadmap
We translate priorities into phased actions, including quick wins, dependencies, indicative investment and the expected business value.
Move into action
The roadmap can be carried out internally, with other partners or with Aivhy. It is designed to support the next practical decision.
The outcome
A roadmap that turns insight into action
The value of a KickStarter is not simply the days spent on site or a document delivered afterwards. It is the shared plan that gives the organisation a clear place to start and a practical direction for what comes next. Aivhy returns on site to present the findings, discuss the opportunities and agree the proposed roadmap with the customer.
Every roadmap is built around practical choices
Quick wins
Small, realistic improvements that can create visible value early and lower the barrier to the next step.
Near-term foundations
The process, data, technology or workflow changes needed to support the next phase.
Longer-term direction
A point on the horizon that supports the organisation’s ambitions over the next two to five years.
Value and effort
Priorities informed by expected business value, effort, timing, dependencies and realistic investment.
Reuse before replacement
Existing people, processes, systems and equipment are considered before new tools are proposed.
Freedom to act
The roadmap can be delivered by the customer, with chosen partners or with Aivhy. It is not designed to lock the customer into one route.
Value in practice
The opportunity may be bigger than digitalisation
A KickStarter starts with the operation, not with a pre-selected technology. It may lead to digitalisation, but it can also identify a simpler improvement in process, layout, planning or ownership. It can reveal capacity, service or market opportunities that were not yet visible.
A broad review or a focused start
KickStarter Operational and KickStarter Deep Dive examine the wider operation. For a specific process or digitalisation opportunity, KickStarter Digitalization defines a practical starting point. KickStarter AI provides an AI opportunity assessment that identifies practical use cases and checks whether the data, process and business case are ready. Both focused formats lead to a clear next step and can include an optional proof of concept.
Examples of roadmap actions
Use existing assets better
Connect available machine or process data to improve visibility of performance, energy use, quality or downtime.
Remove manual gaps
Replace paper checks, duplicate entry or informal handovers with a focused digital workflow that people can actually use.
Link information already owned
Improve the flow between planning, warehouse, production, maintenance and commercial systems without replacing everything.
Improve the physical flow
Use findings from value-stream mapping to reduce waiting, unnecessary movement or avoidable work in the process.
Prepare the next capability
Create the data, process or technology foundation needed for automation, traceability, vision or smarter planning later.
Open a different route
Identify a service, product or market opportunity made possible by a more reliable, efficient or transparent operation.
Results from previous KickStarters
Real-world opportunitiesuncovered
Aerospace
Lower costs. Up to 50% greater administrative efficiency
A clear roadmap to reduce costs and improve administrative efficiency by up to 50%.
- Lower administrative costs across the operation
- Clearer, more efficient operational workflows
- Up to 50% greater administrative efficiency
Electronics
More capacity. Up to 10% less warehouse walking.
A clear roadmap to unlock production capacity and reduce warehouse walking time by up to 10%.
- More production capacity from the existing operation
- Up to 10% less warehouse walking time
- Clear priorities for the next phase of improvement
Food & beverage
More capacity. Lower operating costs.
A clear roadmap with the potential to increase production capacity by up to 20%, reduce operational costs and prepare for future expansion.
- Potential to increase production capacity by up to 20%
- Lower operational costs
- A stronger foundation for future expansion
Logistics
One operational view. Ready to expand.
A clear roadmap to reduce manual reporting, centralise operational data and prepare for international expansion.
- Less manual reporting across the operation
- Centralised, reliable operational data
- A scalable foundation for international expansion
Choose the right KickStarter
Choose the scope that fits your question
Operational and Deep Dive review the wider operation. Digitalisation and AI focus on a defined opportunity. Each package provides a practical next step, with optional proof-of-concept work where relevant.
Get started
KickStarter Operational
- Typically 3 days on site
- 3 interviews with key players
- Physical walk-through
- C-suite vision session
- Basic roadmap
- Presentation of findings
Available in Deep Dive
- Deep Dive Process Analysis
- Deep Dive System Analysis
- Document review
- Guided brainstorming session
Deep dive
KickStarter Deep Dive
- Typically 5 days on site
- 5 interviews with key players
- Physical walk-through
- Document review
- Deep Dive Process Analysis
- Deep Dive System Analysis
- Guided brainstorming session
- C-suite vision session
- Advanced roadmap
- Presentation of findings
Digital focus
KickStarter Digitalisation
- On-site analysis and workshop
- Digital opportunity assessment
- Systems, data and workflow review
- Workflow and process analysis
- Feasibility and value assessment
- Phased digital roadmap
- Presentation of findings
Can be added
- Digital proof of concept
- Detailed technical implementation design
AI focus
KickStarter AI
- AI opportunity assessment
- Data and process readiness review
- User and workflow assessment
- Feasibility and value assessment
- Prioritised AI use cases
- AI adoption roadmap
- Presentation of findings
Can be added
- AI proof of concept
- Full technical implementation design
Turn uncertainty into a practical roadmap.
Start with the operation, opportunity or AI question that matters most. Aivhy helps you identify what to improve, where to begin and how to move forward in realistic steps.