The inventory does not match the shelf.
We trace an agreed sample of discrepancies and identify where receiving, storage or picking checks need attention. You receive findings, priorities and a practical follow-up plan.
See how we can help →Practical help with everyday operations
Operations should not depend on who happens to be working that day.
Process improvement, logistics and operations consulting, and DOT compliance and regulatory management. Coleman Efficiency helps businesses make everyday work clearer and more consistent. We improve processes, inventory and materials flow, team handoffs, documentation and training, and the administrative work behind applicable DOT requirements.
We respond within 24 hours and arrange a time with you.
Based in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What you receiveILLUSTRATION
Know what to change and why.
Useful findings and a practical next step.- A clear picture of the problem
- Actions your team can use
- Owners and follow-up checks
A focused first project
Start with an Inventory Accuracy Review.
When recorded stock and the shelf do not agree, start with one inventory zone. Trace an agreed sample of differences and decide which receiving, storage or picking checks need attention.
See the review scope and next stepsIs the problem a handoff instead? Explore a focused handoff project.
A clear starting point
$1,250 USDfor the defined scope
- Focus
- One site and inventory zone; up to 25 stock-record lines, five discrepancy investigations and two proposed controls. Client staff perform authorized physical counts.
- What you receive
- A discrepancy log, prioritized actions, one consolidated revision and an agreed follow-up.
- Before work begins
- A written proposal confirms the scope, fee, schedule and time needed from your team.
This is one way to start. CE also supports process improvement, logistics and operations, and applicable DOT administration.
View all services & pricing →Not sure which service fits?
Three questions can help you find a useful starting point.
Does this sound familiar?
Start with the work that keeps getting stuck.
Different shifts follow different instructions.
We document the steps and exceptions experienced employees rely on, then help your team test a shared reference that someone else can use.
See how we can help →Office-to-floor handoffs leave work waiting.
We follow one handoff, agree the information each team needs, and define who sends it, who acknowledges it and how changes are handled.
See how we can help →DOT support for U.S. operations
DOT Compliance & Regulatory Management
Determine which requirements apply, organize driver, vehicle and carrier records, track deadlines, and follow up on gaps. Choose a one-time review or setup project, or ongoing administrative support under a defined agreement.
Explore DOT support →See a practical example
A small warehouse. Missing stock. Handoffs that need work.
Our U.S. sample follows a fictional regional distributor through an inventory and handoff review. See the observations, recommended actions, responsibilities and checks an owner could use to decide what to try next.
Explore the sample assessment →Illustrative example, entirely fictional
What the owner receives
- A clear summary of the problem and evidence gaps
- Actions with owners and a staged trial
- Measures for checking whether the change helps
The business, observations and figures are invented to demonstrate the method. Estimated benefits are not client results or guarantees.
How we work
Observe → Define → Implement → Sustain
- 01
Observe
Follow the work and listen to the people doing it.
- 02
Define
Agree the problem, evidence, owner and next step.
- 03
Implement
Help put agreed process changes into practice.
- 04
Sustain
Check the results and keep the working method current.
Scope and responsibilities are agreed before work begins. Authorized client or specialist teams retain control of technical system changes.
See the engagement stages →The people you will work with
John and Natalie Coleman
Based in Fort Smith. Lifelong River Valley residents. We bring practical operational experience, clear communication and distinct responsibilities to CE.
John leads operational assessment, analysis, process design and recommendations. He works with the people doing the job to understand the problem and agree practical next steps.
Natalie leads CE’s business operations, inquiries, onboarding, project coordination, client communication and administrative follow-through. She keeps information, schedules and next steps organized throughout an engagement.