Dedicated to profit improvement

Lime Associates’ experience covers the full spectrum of operational business process.

For start-up companies, we help our clients to ensure that they have a robust, reliable cost effective supply chain that can grow as they grow.

For established companies, we can realise cost savings by negotiating with suppliers of direct and indirect materials as well as capital equipment. If necessary our extensive network can identify and implement new suppliers from low cost countries.

Beyond unit cost savings we run process improvement workshops to minimise operational costs; we offer a service to help our clients to source and implement ERP systems such as SAP.

  • Diagnostic

    Lime Associates use the methodology and software called iCEO, developed in conjunction with the University of Warwick.

    For a fixed fee, Lime Associates can take a limited data set from your company and create a report that will allow you to visualise your enterprise and identify the most valuable projects to deliver the fastest returns.

    Our diagnostic tools combined with experience and judgement can deliver truly outstanding results.

    Diagnostics include

    iCEO (Intelligent Cost and Efficiency Optimisation)
    Lime Purchasing Strategy
    SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) model

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  • Lime Associates team of Purchasing and Supply Chain consultants has over 60 years of experience with Medical and Health Technology clients

    Consultancy

    When a business improvement opportunity has been identified we can work with you to formulate the best possible solution to deliver the benefits in the way that suits you best.

    For Medical Device companies we have delivered six figure cost savings.
    For Biotech start ups we have helped them set up the right distribution and Supply Chains to serve their customers.
    For International medical companies we have designed and implemented pan European supply chains to enable them to exploit their products in Europe.

    Lime Associates have over 60 years of driving improvements within Health Technology businesses and have delivered numerous business transforming results.

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  • Lime Associates helps clients' staff to understand the challenges facing Medical Procurement and Supply Chain functions

    Training

    Lime Associates can increase the skill levels within your organisation by bringing you some of the most professional methodologies available.

    Using a series of seminars, workshops and in house training, Lime Associates can help your staff to understand and overcome the challenges facing Medical Procurement and Supply Chain functions.

    Training can either be delivered at our offices, at yours or at a conference centre or hotel. Fees are based on the duration of the course and number of attendees.

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  • Lime Associates can provide experienced interim managers to add value to clients' Procurement, NPD and Supply Chain functions

    Interim Management

    If you have a short term vacancy and need an experienced interim manager who can integrate seamlessly and quickly into your Procurement, New Product Development or Supply Chain functions, Lime Associates will assign a member of the team with the best experience and fit to work with you.

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  • "Lime helped us to put in place a robust supply chain for a medical device with an ancillary medicinal substance"

    David Davies - Chief Development Officer, Futura Medical

  • "Lime helped us understand our strategic purchasing priorities and provided a different view of our purchasing data"

    Les Todd - Operations Director, Rocket Medical

  • "In a short space of time they've delivered significant long term profit improvement and created a new approach to how we source."

    Adam Sullivan - Chief Executive, Baywater Healthcare

  • "Many thanks for your support and assistance throughout the bidding process to date as it is very much appreciated."

    Drew Davidson - Corporate Bid Manager, Cooperative Travel Management

  • "Lime Associates provided top notch work & detailed documentation that allowed clear, concise decision making"

    Anthony James - Vice President Operations & Quality, Bioventus

  • "Lime Associates expertise has allowed us to make further improvements to our World Class global supply chain"

    Noel Waters - SVP Global Operations , Smith & Nephew Advanced Wound Management

  • "I would have no hesitation in recommending Lime Associates... They delivered six figure savings for us"

    Gavin Jones - Group Finance Director, Owen Mumford, UK

  • "I was very impressed with their professionalism. I'm happy to recommend Lime Associates in the future"

    Diana Molina - Country Domain Head - Scientific & Clinical, Genzyme, UK

  • "Lime Associates have demonstrated an in depth knowledge of medical grade logistics"

    Drummond McKenzie - Finance Director, Tissue Therapies, Australia

  • "Lime Associates expertise in SAP implementation was pivotal in the development of our manufacturing systems "

    Peter Kruger - Finance Director, Global Operations, Smith & Nephew Advanced Wound Management

  • "Lime Associates helped us source a tricky Medical component from China"

    Matthew Tully - Managing Director, Single Use Surgical, UK

  • "Lime Associates helped me achieve a 30% price reduction on our first day of engagement!"

    Paul Currah - Strategic Purchasing Manager, Owen Mumford, UK

  • "It was a pleasure working with such an experienced team"

    Andy Thelwell - Managing Director, Crux Healthcare, UK

  • "Lime Associates showed a thorough understanding of the contract healthcare market"

    David Bytheway - Head of Business Development, Flexible Medical, UK

  • "We have found the process with Lime Associates to be incredibly transparent and constructive"

    Lucy O'Neill - Managing Director, Star Medical, UK

  • "It’s been good to work with Lime Associates. It has been a pleasure, thanks for your help!"

    Nick Windle - Project Manager, Single Use Surgical, UK