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Engagement 01

Probe. An initial review.

Which indicator is deteriorating, and which explanations does the evidence support?

For business owners and managers who can see the symptoms but have not yet established the cause.

You receive
  1. Data map

  2. Possible causes

  3. Next check

A data-led map of the operating model, plausible explanations supported by evidence, data gaps and the next question worth investigating.

From question to decision

Why are deliveries late?

Sources to examine

Order timeline
Approval record
Process-owner interview

Start by comparing approval steps and waiting times before dispatch.

Possible explanation

Approval ownership for exception orders may be unclear. Insufficient capacity has not yet been ruled out.

Check before deciding

Compare where standard and exception orders wait.

Decision record

Use the check to agree the action, owner and review date with the process owner.

Engagement details

Duration
Planned in the first conversation around scope and data readiness.
Fee
Fixed fee, agreed in writing, sized to the decision.
What it is not
Probe is an initial examination of a defined symptom. It is not an industry report or implementation project.
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