Kearney Operations Cases: Complete Guide
Operations at Kearney: What to Expect
Operations cases are very common at Kearney. As an candidate-led firm, Kearney expects you to drive the case independently, demonstrating ownership of your analysis and recommendations. Structure is critical for these cases.
What Operations Cases Test
Process thinking, bottleneck identification, efficiency analysis, implementation planning, and practical problem-solving.
Common Scenarios
- •How can we reduce operational costs?
- •How do we improve supply chain efficiency?
- •Where are the bottlenecks in our process?
- •How do we increase capacity?
- •Should we outsource or insource operations?
How Kearney Approaches Operations Cases
Operations is Kearney's core strength. Expect detailed cases on supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing.
Common Twists at Kearney
- •Supply chain optimization
- •Procurement transformation
- •Manufacturing efficiency
- •Logistics optimization
What Kearney Evaluates
Example Operations Case Prompts
Practice with these operations case prompts similar to what you might encounter at Kearney:
Our client's automotive supply chain has been disrupted. How should they build resilience?
A CPG company wants to optimize their manufacturing footprint across Europe. What approach should they take?
Our client is a manufacturer experiencing frequent stockouts while also holding excess inventory. How can they improve their supply chain?
A hospital wants to reduce patient wait times in their emergency department. Where should they focus?
Our client's fulfillment center is struggling to meet delivery time commitments. How can they improve operations?
Key Frameworks for Operations Cases
These frameworks are particularly effective for operations cases at Kearney:
Practice Tips for Kearney
Kearney operations cases require systematic process thinking. Focus on identifying bottlenecks and quantifying improvement potential. Drive the analysis with clear hypotheses about where value can be captured. Practice process mapping and efficiency calculations.
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