Core & Gate
We turn operational gaps into measurable business cases.
Core & Gate helps companies identify value leaks, prioritize the right initiatives, and implement practical improvements using a repeatable 7-step methodology.
What we do
We turn operational improvement into a measurable business case.
Find the value leak
We map where value is created, lost, or hidden in a process, benchmarked against comparable operations.
Prioritize the initiative
We quantify each gap and rank initiatives by expected impact, so effort goes to the highest-value opportunity first.
Implement the improvement
We build the plan, test the solution, and support go-live — including SAP-specific implementation when needed.
Measure the result
We track the same metrics defined at the start against actuals, so the business case is proven, not assumed.
Our 7-step methodology
From value leak to measured result.
Every business case follows the same repeatable structure — map the value, find the gap, define and build the initiative, launch it, then measure the result against the baseline.
01
Map the Value
Map where value is created, lost, and hidden across the process, benchmarked against comparable operations.
02
Find the Gap
Quantify the gap between current performance and benchmark, and size the opportunity.
03
Define the Initiative
Turn the highest-value gap into a scoped initiative with a business case and phased plan.
04
Build the Plan
Define the target design and implementation plan, topic by topic, with sign-off criteria.
05
Test the Solution
Validate the solution against entry and exit criteria before go-live.
06
Launch the Change
Execute cutover against a go/no-go readiness checklist.
07
Measure and Stabilize
Track the KPIs defined in Step 1 against actuals, and stabilize the change.
Use cases
See the business case before you commit to the work.
Every use case is a one-page, anonymized business case — the problem, the benchmark, the gap, the initiative, the plan, the expected result, and how we measure it. Real numbers, no client names.
Explore Use Cases →Benchmark library
See where your process stands against industry benchmarks.
The Process Value Benchmark Library maps 18 end-to-end value streams — from outcome to process KPIs to operational drivers — with best, average, and worst benchmark ranges from public industry research.
Explore the Benchmark Library →Have a process, metric, or initiative worth improving?
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