Margin Control.
Not Margin Guesswork.
You're scaling revenue but hemorrhaging margin. No visibility into unit economics. Founder burned out on daily firefighting. We fix that, with systems, not slide decks.
Why do manufacturing systems fall behind as revenue scales?
"Revenue is growing but nobody can tell you the margin on SKU #47 vs SKU #12."
"Your ERP is a glorified data entry system. No one trusts the numbers."
"The founder approves every purchase order over ₹5,000. Scale is impossible."
How do we take you from shop floor to dashboard?
DIAGNOSE
2 to 3 Weeks
- SKU-level profitability audit
- Supply chain gap analysis
- Procurement spend review
ARCHITECT
4 to 6 Weeks
- MIS dashboard design
- Delegation matrix
- SOP framework
EXECUTE
12 to 20 Weeks
- Embedded ops team
- Weekly sprint cycles
- Process engineering
HANDOFF
Ongoing
- Team training
- Documentation
- Quarterly reviews
What do we deploy for manufacturers?
Process Engineering
SOPs That Actually Get Used
- Procurement-to-Pay workflows
- Quality control protocols
- Inventory aging systems
Financial Controls
Visibility Before Decisions
- SKU-level P&L tracking
- MIS dashboards (12 KPIs)
- GST reconciliation engine
People Systems
Delegate to Scale
- Org structure design
- Delegation frameworks
- Performance scorecards
Growth Architecture
Scale Without Chaos
- Channel strategy
- Export readiness
- India-Gulf (GCC) corridor access
Manufacturing Case Studies
₹80Cr Family-Owned Manufacturer
Scaling revenue but hemorrhaging margin. No visibility into unit economics. Founder burned out on daily firefighting.
- Weekly MIS dashboard with 12 KPIs
- SKU-level profitability tracking
- Delegation matrix: Founder → 3 vertical heads
Auto Components Exporter: GCC Entry
Indian manufacturer with strong domestic presence needed to enter UAE and Saudi markets. No export documentation systems, no distributor relationships.
- Product certification and compliance mapping
- Distributor identification across 3 GCC markets
- Export documentation and LC management system
₹25Cr FMCG Manufacturer: ERP Overhaul
Legacy ERP system was a data graveyard. No real-time inventory, no procurement controls. GST reconciliation was a monthly nightmare.
- ERP migration with data integrity audit
- Automated GST reconciliation engine
- Real-time inventory tracking (0-30-60-90 day aging)
Some case studies come from Akshit Talwar's independent consulting work before Stratisian was incorporated in February 2026. See all case studies.
What You Get from a Manufacturing Engagement
Stratisian is an execution-led management consulting firm for owner-led businesses in India and the Gulf (GCC). For manufacturers, an engagement leaves working systems in your business, not slide decks.
What We Build With Your Team
- SKU-level profitability audit and P&L tracking, so you know the margin on each product
- Weekly MIS dashboard with 12 KPIs
- SOP playbooks for procurement-to-pay, quality control and inventory aging
- Delegation matrix, org structure design and performance scorecards
- Supply chain gap analysis, procurement spend review and a GST reconciliation engine
- Export readiness playbook for selling into the Gulf
- Team training, documentation and quarterly reviews at handoff
Who It Is For
Owner-led manufacturers that are growing revenue but losing margin: no clear view of unit economics, an ERP nobody trusts, and a founder who still approves every purchase order. Stratisian works with owner-led businesses with roughly $1M to $50M in annual revenue.
This work draws mainly on two capabilities: operational excellence and financial controls and governance. Further reading: Supply chain resilience for Indian MSMEs (2026).
Flexible. Accountable. Exit-Ready.
Specific system implementations. Fixed scope, high velocity.
Best for: Single SOP buildouts, dashboard implementations
Full operational transformation. We become your ops function.
Best for: Complete business system overhaul
Strategic review + accountability. Monthly check-ins, quarterly deep dives.
Best for: Post-engagement continuity
How It Is Priced
Starts after a free 30-minute call. The diagnosis and strategy phase typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. For manufacturers it covers SKU-level profitability, supply chain gaps and procurement spend.
Applies to execution engagements once the scope is agreed at the diagnostic. Stratisian takes no equity in consulting engagements.
- Sprint: 8 to 12 weeks
- Embedded: 6 to 12 months
- Advisory: ongoing
We work alongside your leadership team. The mix of on-site and remote work is agreed at the diagnostic. See full pricing and engagement terms.
*Conditions apply. Scope, duration and final commercials are agreed in writing after the diagnostic.
Frequently asked questions
How do you build SOPs for a manufacturing plant?
We start with a diagnostic: a SKU-level profitability audit, a supply chain gap analysis and a procurement spend review. We then design an SOP framework and a delegation matrix, and write SOPs for procurement-to-pay, quality control and inventory aging. An embedded team rolls them out in weekly sprint cycles. The handoff covers team training, documentation and quarterly reviews, so the SOPs stay in use.
How long does a manufacturing engagement take?
After a free 30-minute call, the diagnosis and strategy phase typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. Execution then runs as a sprint of 8 to 12 weeks for a single system, such as an SOP set or a dashboard, or as an embedded engagement of 6 to 12 months for a complete business system overhaul. Advisory after that is ongoing.
How much does operations consulting for a manufacturer cost?
After a free 30-minute call, the first paid step is a diagnostic, priced from ₹10,000 + GST (India) or $100 (overseas clients). Execution engagements are priced at 1% of topline revenue, billed monthly*. On ₹10 Cr of annual revenue, 1% is ₹10 lakh a year, billed monthly at about ₹83,000 a month.* Stratisian takes no equity in consulting engagements. *Conditions apply. Scope, duration and final commercials are agreed in writing after the diagnostic. Full terms are on the pricing page.
Do you work with manufacturers in the Gulf?
Yes. Stratisian is based in Noida, India, and serves clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. For Indian manufacturers exporting to the Gulf, the work covers product certification and compliance mapping, distributor identification, and export documentation with LC management. We work alongside your leadership team. The mix of on-site and remote work is agreed at the diagnostic.