Mahesh S. Multani, CEO of msm excellence, works as a management consultant, subject matter expert, trusted advisor & global partner to unlock measurable & sustainable business value:

• Strategy & Business Transformation

Big-picture leadership and strategic direction for long-term competitive advantage.

• • Business Strategy – Define winning market positions and competitive advantages aligned to your growth ambitions.
  • Transformation & Turnaround – Restructure and revitalise underperforming operations to restore profitability and market relevance.
  • Organizational Design – Build agile, high-performing structures that align talent, processes, and decision-making with business goals.
  • Industrial Real Estate Strategy – Optimize location, footprint, and facility investments to support long-term growth and cost efficiency.
  • Reshoring, Friendshoring, Nearshoring vs. Offshoring: Design a target operating model that future-proofs your business while ensuring profitable uninterrupted operations. 
  • Innovation & New Business Models – Launch innovative revenue streams through servitization and product-as-a-service models.
  • Open Innovation & Ecosystem Collaboration – Leverage strategic partnerships and external networks to accelerate growth.

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Maximize deal value.

• • Delivering Deal Value Operationally – Ensure strategic acquisitions deliver promised synergies through operational integration.
  • Post-Merger Operations Integration – Align systems, processes, and cultures for seamless operational unification.
  • Post-Merger Operational Footprint Rationalization – Streamline sites, assets, and networks to eliminate redundancies and reduce costs.
  • Capturing Post-Closure Synergies – Unlock value in sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics post-acquisition.

• Value Chain Operations Excellence

End-to-end optimization of manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing/procurement, and logistics.

• • Smart Manufacturing (Smart Plant) – Deploy automation, data, and AI to enable intelligent, self-optimising digital production systems.
  • World Class Manufacturing (WCM) – Multiple best practices working in harmony to optimize end-to-end operations, producing the most efficient & effective outcomes visible in metrics like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), On-Time-in-Full (OTIF), First-Time Right, Scrap Rate, Labour Effectiveness, Carbon Footprint, Customer Satisfaction, etc.
  • Construction & Real Estate Operations – Cross-Industry best practices like DfMA (optimally designing buildings/structures and efficiently configuring material flows early with manufacturing engineering + assembly best practices, to improve speed, costs, and quality later during on-site construction), Critical Chain for Project Management (to identify & elevate constrained resources/supplies), Modular Design (off-site standardized fabrications with efficient on-site assembly), Lean Six Sigma (to reduce waste & quality defects), Theory of Constraints (to eliminate value chain bottlenecks), etc. customized for construction and real estate operations to deliver breakthrough productivity gains and faster project completions on the ground with extraordinary profitability enhancements and carbon footprint reductions.
  • Efficient Supply Chains – Build lean, agile, and cost-effective supply networks for speed and resilience.
  • Sourcing & Procurement Optimization – Select & onboard the right suppliers, manage spend, drive cost savings, and improve supplier performance through strategic sourcing, category management, and efficient procurement best practices.
  • In-Country Value (ICV) Programs – Maximise local content to meet regulatory, economic, and social goals.
  • Network Design Optimization – Align global and regional networks for optimal cost, service, and risk balance.
  • Factory Layout & Warehouse Design – Engineer layouts that maximise throughput, minimise waste, and improve safety.
  • Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) – Synchronise demand, supply, and financial plans for greater forecast accuracy and service performance.
  • Integrated Business Planning (IBP) – Integrate strategic, operational, and financial planning to align the business around one set of numbers.
  • Logistics & Transportation – Optimise freight, routing, and carrier strategies for cost and service improvement.
  • Distribution Strategy – Design optimal distribution channels to enhance service levels and reduce logistics costs.
  • Inventory Balancing & Safety Stock – Maintain optimal inventory levels to minimise working capital without risking service.
  • Make vs. Buy Decisions – Evaluate production strategies to determine the most cost-effective and strategic mix.
  • Order-to-Cash Process Optimization – Streamline order fulfilment and billing processes to improve cash flow and customer satisfaction.
  • Last-Mile Delivery Optimization – Enhance speed, reliability, and cost efficiency in final customer delivery.
  • Mass Customization & Configure-to-Order – Enable tailored products without sacrificing scale or efficiency.

• Process, Cost & Performance Improvement

Delivering efficiency, productivity, and financial impact.

• • Lean Six Sigma – Systematically eliminate waste and variability to improve quality and speed.
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM) – Visualise and redesign workflows for efficiency and value creation.
  • Continuous Improvement Programs – Establish ongoing performance gains through structured improvement cycles.
  • Zero Waste Initiatives – Minimise environmental impact and costs by eliminating non-value-adding activities.
  • Process / Operational / Business Excellence – Embed a culture of excellence to drive sustained high performance.
  • Shared Service Centres (SSC) & Centres of Excellence (CoE) – Centralise services and share best practices to reduce cost and increase capability depth.
  • Cost Reduction Programs – Identify and capture sustainable savings without compromising performance.
  • Activity-Based Costing – Accurately allocate costs to products, services, and customers for better decision-making.
  • Zero-Based Budgeting – Build budgets from the ground up to control costs and improve ROI.
  • Industrial Asset Management (IAM) – Optimise lifecycle performance, preventive maintenance, and cost of critical assets.
  • Industrial Engineering – Apply engineering principles to maximise productivity and process efficiency.
  • Workforce Productivity Analytics – Leverage data to identify workforce efficiency opportunities.

• Digital, Data & Industry X.0 Innovation

Leveraging technology and data for smarter, faster, more agile operations.

• • Digital Technologies for Operations – Introduce digital tools that enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.
  • Industry 4.0 Roadmaps – Plan and execute the shift to connected, automated, and data-driven operations.
  • Automation & Smart Factory Enablement – Deploy robotics, IoT, and automation to boost capacity and reduce error.
  • Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics – Use data modelling to anticipate issues and recommend optimal actions.
  • Digital Twins for Operations & Network Optimization – Create virtual replicas to simulate, test, and improve performance.
  • AI/ML in Forecasting & Demand Planning – Improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness with machine learning.
  • Real-Time KPI Dashboards & Control Towers – Provide visibility and control over the end-to-end value chain.

• Sustainability, ESG & Resource Management

Integrating environmental and social responsibility with operational excellence.

• • Sustainability Strategy & ESG Integration – Align business operations with sustainability goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Circularity & Recycling – Recover resources and create closed-loop systems to reduce waste.
  • Remanufacturing – Restore used products to like-new condition for cost and environmental benefits.
  • Operations Decarbonization – Reduce carbon footprint through energy, process, and material improvements.
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs – Design and implement EPR frameworks that ensure accountability for the full lifecycle of products, including take-back, recycling, and environmentally responsible disposal. Enable regulatory compliance while unlocking cost efficiencies and circular value creation across the value chain.
  • Supply Chain Due Diligence – A structured process of identifying, assessing, and addressing environmental, social, ethical, and compliance risks across the supply chain. It helps organizations strengthen responsible sourcing, protect human rights, ensure environmental compliance, and meet ESG reporting obligations while aligning supplier practices with ESG expectations, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder standards. By embedding due diligence into procurement and operations, businesses can reduce exposure to disruption, reputational harm, and non-compliance, while gaining greater visibility into supplier performance, risk hotspots, and improvement opportunities.
  • Scope 3 Emissions Reduction – Collaborate with supply chain partners to reduce indirect emissions.
  • Net Zero Roadmap – Define and execute pathways to achieve net zero emissions.
  • Industrial Energy Audits & Optimization – Identify and implement energy efficiency opportunities.
  • Water Stewardship & Resource Recovery – Reduce water usage and reclaim valuable resources.
  • Product Stewardship Compliance – Meet global reporting and compliance standards like GRI, SASB, and TCFD.
  • Triple Bottom Line Performance – Ensuring that measurable positive value is being created across people, planet, and profit simultaneously in a purpose-driven manner.

• Resilience, Risk & Compliance

Building adaptive, risk-resilient operations in a volatile world.

• • Supply Chain Risk Assessment & Mitigation – Identify vulnerabilities and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Scenario Planning & Stress Testing – Prepare for disruptions with data-driven scenario simulations.
  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery – Ensure rapid recovery and minimal impact from disruptions.
  • Supplier Diversification Strategies – Reduce dependency and enhance supply security.
  • Global Trade Compliance & Tariffs/Customs Optimization – Navigate regulations while minimising trade costs and risks.
  • Supply Chain Assurance – Provide independent, data-driven assurance over supply chain operations to validate performance, compliance, and risk controls across suppliers, logistics, and internal processes. Enhance stakeholder confidence by ensuring transparency, reliability, and alignment with regulatory, ESG, and operational standards.
  • Supply Chain Audit – Conduct structured, end-to-end audits of supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and operational risks impacting cost, service, and resilience. Deliver actionable insights and prioritized recommendations to strengthen controls, improve performance, and ensure alignment with best practices.

• People, Process & Culture Enablement

Empowering talent and culture to sustain change and performance.

• • Leadership Alignment for Operational Change – Build top-team consensus for transformation success.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset – Embed a culture of learning, innovation, and problem-solving.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration Enablement – Break silos and enhance team integration for better outcomes.
  • Cultural Transformation for Excellence – Shape values and behaviours that drive sustained high performance.
  • Training & Lean Digital Skills Uplift for Industry 4.0 – Equip teams with the skills to thrive in a digital-first environment.
  • Workforce Safety, Wellbeing & Ergonomics – Create safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces.
  • Change Management Playbooks – Provide structured approaches to managing change at all levels.