{"id":1313,"date":"2026-06-16T09:24:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T07:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pirolaadvisory.com\/business-consulting-operations\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T12:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:55:39","slug":"business-consulting-operations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pirolaadvisory.com\/en\/business-consulting-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Consulting & Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We work side by side with Italian and international companies in their time of transformation, with an integrated approach to two complementary areas: Strategy & Growth and Operational Excellence. The result is a measurable change in business organization and performance. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We assist SMEs, mid-caps and international groups with a pragmatic and context-specific approach. We work side by side with Management, providing strategic and management consulting and support with the preparation of industrial and go-to-market growth plans built on real data, at all stages of a project, from diagnosis to implementation up to performance monitoring \u2014 with a direct operational monitoring team and financial goals stated beforehand. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Development of business plans for start-ups and scale-ups: market analyses, business models and financial plans.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Industrial Plan<\/span>

Creation of industrial plans: strategic goals, growth levers, short-term and medium-\/long-term economic sustainability.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Market Analyses<\/span>

Market analyses, competitive mapping, identification of opportunities and strategic positioning.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Value Proposition<\/span>

Identification and structuring of the distinctive value proposition by client segment and channel.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Market Expansion<\/span>

Expansion strategy, either geographical or by segment: feasibility analysis, entry model, make vs. buy.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Product & Service Portfolio<\/span>

Strategic review of the existing portfolio and support with the launch of new products or service lines.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Pricing & Business Model<\/span>

Determining the pricing model: margins, revenue model, pricing competition, incentivizing model.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Channel Mix<\/span>

Determining the channel strategy: direct v. indirect, territorial coverage, network management, omnichannel retailing.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Commercial Due Diligence<\/span>

Analysis of internal business attractiveness or of a target company: market, competitiveness, revenue quality, growth potential.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Post-Merge Integration & Support<\/span>

Support to the post-acquisition business and organizational integration.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Partnership & Alliance Strategy<\/span>

Identification and structuring of JVs, licensing, partnership and distribution agreements.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Quick assessment of the main areas of operational and organizational inefficiency, with identification of the priorities of action.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Cost Reduction<\/span>

Structural analysis and reduction of operating costs: identification of levers, action plan and quantification of the impact on EBITDA.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Target Operating Model<\/span>

Designing the target operating model: structure, processes, roles and governance systems.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Organization e Accountability<\/span>

Redesigning organizational structures, roles, responsibilities and decision-making mechanisms.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Change Management<\/span>

Assistance with managing change in operational transformation projects and adoption of new operating models.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Plan to Produce<\/span>

Planning and manufacturing processes: S&OP, demand planning, forecasting, scheduling, quality and maintenance.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Account payable: Purchase to Pay (P2P)<\/span>

From the identification of requirements to payment: procurement, vendor management, receipt of goods, A\/P.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Accounts receivable: Order to Cash (O2C)<\/span>

Implementation of order management processes: receipt, collection and prioritization of orders, coordination between Sales, Operations, Finance, invoicing and A\/R management.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Logistics and Distribution<\/span>

Analysis and optimization of the physical flow of goods: warehouse layout and management, transportation, optimization of distribution, last mile.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Sales & Marketing<\/span>

Commercial processes: customer journey, sales methodology, customer engagement and coverage.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

AfterSales & Customer Service<\/span>

After-sale processes: assistance, complaints management, spare parts and customer satisfaction.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

KPI Framework<\/span>

Business measurement structure: selection of operating and financial indicators, calculation metrics, targets and alert thresholds<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Performance Management<\/span>

Business performance management system: determination of goals by role, MBO models, balanced scorecards and incentive mechanisms.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Monitoring & Reporting<\/span>

Development of monitoring and management reporting systems: structure, frequency, content and review processes.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>

Data Analysis<\/span>

Analysis of corporate data in aid of operational and strategic decisions: identification of patterns, anomalies and opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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