YCP in Numbers
Key Challenges We Address
Rising employment costs are reshaping the cost-to-serve
- Since April 2025, employer National Insurance has been 15%, with the payment threshold cut to £5,000. Labour-intensive operators must reset cost-to-serve.
- Using this cost pressure as a starting point, YCP maps demand, capacity and process costs to co-design leaner operating models without eroding service.
Persistent skills gaps are constraining daily capacity
- UK vacancies remain in the hundreds of thousands, while long-term sickness has left more than 2.8 million working-age people economically inactive, limiting staffing flexibility.
- That tighter talent pool calls for sharper workforce planning; YCP aligns roles, shifts, skills and automation priorities with demand to lift output and retention.
Border friction is testing supply-chain responsiveness
- Safety and security declarations became mandatory for EU imports in January 2025, adding data, lead-time and compliance demands across UK supply chains.
- Against this backdrop, YCP strengthens planning, supplier segmentation and inventory policies, connecting procurement and operations to protect availability and cash.
Digital transformation must deliver resilience, not pilots
- In 2025, 67% of medium and 74% of large UK businesses reported a cyber breach or attack, raising the stakes for connected operational systems.
- Resilience therefore needs to accompany digitisation: YCP prioritises high-value use cases, redesigns workflows and embeds controls for scalable adoption.
With UK firms facing escalating efficiency demands,
78%
cite operational optimization as their top priority for 2025, highlighting the need for expert partners.
Source: CBI, 2024*
YCP Operations Experts in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom presents vast business potential for operations excellence. It's a market ripe for strategic advancement.
However, companies face barriers such as regulatory complexities and high operational costs in establishing operations in the UK.
YCP stands out as the premier operations consulting firm in the UK, offering unmatched industry experience and insights to navigate these challenges.
Navigate and Succeed:
United Kingdom Operations at Your Service
Project Management Office (PMO)
Optimizing UK projects through expert PMO strategies, ensuring timely, cost-effective outcomes.
Growth Strategy Implementation
We design and execute growth strategies for UK businesses, enhancing competitiveness.
Operation Transformation
Elevate UK business efficiency with our Operation Transformation services, optimizing processes for enhanced performance.
Manufacturing
Streamlining UK manufacturing with bespoke solutions, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
Organization Design
Expertly crafting optimal structures for UK firms, enhancing efficiency and agility.
Our Deliverables
- 1
- Operations Diagnostic
- 業務プロセスを診断し、英国市場の規制・組織要件を踏まえた改善施策、優先順位、実行ロードマップを策定します。
- 2
- Target Operating Model
- Operational diagnostics identify bottlenecks, redesign workflows, and define KPIs to improve cost, speed, quality, and execution control.
- 3
- Process and Productivity Playbook
- 業務プロセスを診断し、英国市場の規制・現場要件を踏まえた改善施策、実行計画、KPIを策定します。
- 4
- Implementation Roadmap
- A prioritized operational roadmap defines process improvements, resource actions and implementation milestones to raise efficiency and service performance.
What Will You Gain
1
Clearer Performance View
業務プロセスを可視化・再設計し、重複作業を削減
2
Right-Sized Operating Model
Cut process cycle times by 20% through workflow redesign and automation.
3
Practical Improvement Playbook
Cut order-to-delivery lead times by 20% through workflow redesign.
4
Sustained Operational Gains
業務プロセスを再設計し、リードタイム短縮と運営コスト削減を実現
Our Industries
Dominate United Kingdom Through Operations
Rising Demand Management Challenges Ahead
- Over 65% of UK businesses face challenges due to fluctuating market demand requiring upgraded optimization strategies.
- Addressing these challenges by integrating superior operations consulting services is seen to potentially mitigate businesses' inefficiencies quickly.
Boosting the Efficiency of Supply Chains Nationwide
- Inconsistencies within 50% of UK companies have resulted in hefty losses, stressing the acute need for efficient consulting.
- Establishing strong backbones with proper operational strategies ultimately turn supply chain obstacles into sustainable success.
Exploitation of Advanced Tech in Operations
- Estimates indicate nearly 70% growth opportunities lie within UK’s technology integration across businesses.
- Heightened technological embrace in operations delivers sophistication honing global competitive edge.
Capitalizing on Operational Sustainability
- Data reveals preference toward sustainability promises 35% improvement in consumer trust and corporate reputation initiatives.
- Through enhanced sustainability, businesses naturally witness long-term margins growth while contributing empirical climate action.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"Goodyear has been collaborating with YCP on new market entry strategy. I would personally like to congratulate YCP on the commendable job your team has done in supporting us, with professionalism, business intelligence, and solid market insights, in the development of a route-to-market strategy for a completely new country. The team’s strategic advice was so useful and on point, that we have already worked on a second project together, optimizing our distributor strategy in one of our existing markets. We look forward to continuing working with YCP and highly recommend them as growth partners."
Regional Sales Director
Goodyear
"YCP impressed me most with their ability to get to the truth on some very specific questions, bringing a level of concreteness to the content that I’ve never seen from another consulting firm. Their work provided valuable analysis for decision-making. The team at YCP is efficient, insightful and fearless!"
General Manager for APAC & Director of Global Logistics and Material Handling Business Unit
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Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today's complex business landscape.
Manufacturing Plant Feasibility Study for Construction Client
Client
A global construction materials player
Area
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Expertise Scope
New Business PMO, Business Management, Business Design
Project Summary
Our team delivered a "ready-to-execute" plant launch strategy and roadmap, identifying the most opportunistic and strategically sound manufacturing plant to acquire and start manufacturing products in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) within 12 months.
Business-to-Business Digital Customer Journey Assessment
Client
A global leader in energy and petrochemicals
Area
Europe
Expertise Scope
Internal and External Assessments, Benchmarking Interviews, MarketHub Evaluation
Project Summary
The project involved conducting internal and external assessments, including benchmarking interviews with major international oil companies (IOCs) and their top distributors, as well as voice of customer (VOC) interviews with key accounts and distributors of competing IOCs. Our team also evaluated the designs and approach of the MarketHub 2.0 platform and provided recommendations for improvement.
YCP in Media
Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders' Summit.
At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia's evolving energy mix.
Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore's expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.
Publications
AI in Healthcare: Keeping the Patient at the Center of Innovation
AI is reshaping healthcare by improving efficiency, diagnostics, and personalized care amid rising costs and workforce shortages. Applications span prediction, telemedicine, diagnostics, and robotics across providers, insurers, and pharma. Long-term impact depends on responsible adoption, data quality, and strong governance.
Navigating the Tracks Ahead: Unveiling the Top Trends in the Railway Industry
Railway operators are turning to AI, IoT, and data analytics to modernize networks, improve reliability, and meet passenger and sustainability expectations. From predictive maintenance to personalized services and energy optimization, success will depend on integrated digital strategies, strong data governance, and cybersecurity readiness.
The Right Way to Diversify for Business Leaders: Unlocking the Conglomerate Premium
Japanese firms are rethinking “selection and concentration” as a growth strategy, as overfocus has limited innovation and long-term competitiveness. Disciplined diversification, anchored by strong cores and active portfolio management, can enhance resilience and unlock value through evolved conglomerate models.
Future of Global Corporations: Key Trends and How to Turn Them Into Strategy
Global corporations face structural change driven by climate pressure, digital disruption, and geopolitical fragmentation. This paper outlines key trends reshaping work, skills, and corporate purpose, and presents a practical framework to translate these forces into resilient, future-ready strategies.
Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners
Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs
Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting
Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Region Coverage:
Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy
Leon Cheng
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America, South America
Past Experience:
EAC, DHL
Abhisek Mukherjee
Managing Partner
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
Asia, Europe, North America
Past Experience:
SDG, Accenture Strategy
Paul Archer
Partner
Nationality: British
Region Coverage:
Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, , Philippines, China, India, Australia, United Kingdom, United States, United Arab Emirates
Past Experience:
Cummins Inc
Darren Kenneally
Partner
Nationality: British
Region Coverage:
Southeast Asia, USA, United Kingdom, Brazil and India
Past Experience:
Dartington Crystal
Krishna Paupamah
Managing Partner
Nationality: Switzerland
Region Coverage:
UK, Netherlands, Germany, UAE, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, HK, USA, Brazil
Past Experience:
Renoir Consulting
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