Business Consultancy
Different Thinking Ltd is a specialist provider of Operational Excellence consulting, training, and custom e-learning solutions. We help manufacturing and supply chain organisations improve performance through better problem-solving, process improvement, and workforce capability development.
Founded on real-world experience with major global brands such as Unilever and Saint-Gobain, we deliver practical, impactful support to companies that want to reduce waste, improve quality, increase productivity, and engage their teams in continuous improvement.
Our core services include:
Operational Excellence Consulting – We support businesses in designing and deploying practical strategies for Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM. Our focus is on simple, sustainable improvements that teams can own and maintain.
Root Cause Analysis Workshops – We run intensive 3-day RCA workshops that train up to 12 operators, engineers, or team leads in a hands-on, proven approach to finding and fixing problems at source.
Custom E-learning Development – We transform existing training materials (SOPs, PowerPoints, job breakdown sheets, etc.) into modern, interactive e-learning programs that are SCORM-compliant and mobile-friendly. Ideal for onboarding, compliance, and skills training.
Practitioner of Operational Excellence Certification Program – Our flagship online course blends interactive content, real-world projects, and assessment to certify learners in key OpEx tools and thinking. It's used by both SMEs and large corporates to build internal capability.
We work flexibly with clients of all sizes – whether you're just starting out with continuous improvement or looking to scale your efforts across multiple sites. Our services are available onsite, online, or as a blend of both, depending on your needs.
With major developments like Hinkley Point C and the Gravity Smart Campus driving demand for skilled, resilient, and efficient teams, we believe there's huge potential to support businesses in the South West with the tools and training they need to thrive.
We deliver both directly and through trusted delivery partners including Lean Dimensions International and Get Certified for Operational Excellence, allowing us to scale delivery and draw on specialist expertise when needed.