Supply Chain & Operations Consulting

The operational clarity
your business deserves

Practical, embedded supply chain and operations support for growing SMEs — without the overhead of a big consultancy or the gap of going it alone.

KEEL CONSULTING SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE
UK Limited Company
Interim & Project Engagements
SME-Focused
Embedded, Not Parachuted In

Operational expertise that feels like a trusted colleague

Keel Consulting exists because growing businesses deserve more than a spreadsheet and a quarterly review. They need someone who understands the operational realities — cash flow pressures, board reporting, the gap between ambition and process — and who can roll their sleeves up alongside the team.

I work with SMEs that are scaling, restructuring, or navigating complexity. No junior consultants, no unnecessary process overhead. Just clear thinking, practical recommendations, and the kind of operational leadership that keeps your business on an even keel.

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Mark Brewer-Bettencourt Founder & Principal Consultant, Keel Consulting
SME
Specialists in businesses with real operational complexity
Day 1
Ready to be useful immediately — no ramp-up overhead
Interim
Flexible engagements that fit your timeline, not ours
Fluent
In the language of supply chain, operations, and growth

Where I can help

Whether you need a steady hand through a critical period, or ongoing strategic support, I can step in at the right level — without the baggage of a large firm.

Supply Chain Planning & Analysis

Building the operational infrastructure to run your business with clarity and confidence.

  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Data wrangling & KPI dashboards
  • Inventory Management
  • Board reporting

Interim Supply Chain Leadership

Senior operational capability when you need it — covering gaps, transitions, or rapid growth phases.

  • Interim COO / Head of Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain function setup
  • Team mentoring & upskilling
  • ISO9001:2015 & ISO13485:2016

Operations & Process

Fixing the friction points that slow businesses down — from systems to structure.

  • Process mapping & improvement
  • Systems selection & implementation
  • Operational restructuring
  • Supplier & cost reviews

Not a big firm.
Not a freelancer.
Something better.

Embedded, not parachuted

I work alongside your team, not above them. You get the benefit of senior experience without the distance that comes with it.

SME fluent

I understand what it's like to operate with limited resource and real pressure. The advice is grounded in that reality.

Practical by default

Recommendations you can actually implement. No 80-page decks gathering dust.

Right-sized engagement

From a focused project to an extended interim role — structured around what your business genuinely needs.

Let's talk about your business

If you're navigating a transition, planning ahead, or simply want to understand what better supply chain oversight could look like — I'd be glad to have a no-pressure conversation.

United Kingdom
Available for interim and project work