What We Do

Comprehensive Retail Consulting Services for Growing Brands

At JIT Experts Hive, we offer comprehensive retail and consumer products brand and product consulting services designed to help your business thrive in the ever-evolving retail landscape. From optimizing operations to launching new products and streamlining supply chains, our expert support is tailored to ensure your business meets its goals with actionable solutions that drive results.

We Offer Customized End-To-End Solutions for Your Business

No two businesses are alike, which is why our service options are flexible and customized to your unique challenges. We provide project-based support, daily operational assistance, or fractional leadership to fill critical roles. From short-term engagements to ongoing partnerships, we offer just-in-time expertise when and where you need it most.

 

Project Basis

 

Daily Operational

Support Basis

 

Fractional Leadership

 

Consulting Redefined

JIT Experts Hive consulting goes beyond just offering advice. We work side by side with your team to implement strategies and processes that deliver measurable success. Our approach combines strategic insights with hands-on execution, ensuring that every solution is both practical and sustainable, empowering your business to stay agile and competitive.

Our Areas of Expertise

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Supplier Management and Contract Manufacturing

Are you seeking a reliable supplier for your raw materials or a contract manufacturer to produce your product? Finding the ideal partner goes beyond choosing the cheapest option or the highest-ranked provider.

Product Design and Development

Have an idea, a formula, or even samples? What’s next? If you’re new to product development you might think you’re ready to start production. 

But there are several critical questions to address first.

Quality Management and Regulatory Compliance

Poor quality can create significant costs. Without an effective quality management system, you risk expenses like retesting, reworking, scrapping products, or even issuing refunds. But the real damage will be to your customer trust and future business opportunities.

Packaging and Labeling

Choosing the right packaging material and format is a crucial step that affects every stage of your product’s lifecycle. Your product’s packaging or label isn’t just functional. It’s your primary channel for communicating with consumers and sharing essential details about what makes your product valuable.

Supply Chain Optimization

There are two options when managing warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution: build your own facility or partner with a third party. Regardless of your choice, several factors are crucial for an effective operation.

Process and System Development

Streamlining your processes and systems is key to scaling your business efficiently and effectively. Whether you’re looking to improve internal workflows, enhance communication, or optimize supply chain management, our team can help create systems tailored to your needs.

Merchandising

Merchandising can be complex and time-consuming, especially when navigating retailer requirements and portals, but retail vendor compliance is crucial to avoid penalties for non-compliance.

Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing

Sustainability is about balancing three important pillars: profit, people, and planet. It’s not just about going green; it’s about making sure your business thrives while doing right by workers and the environment.

To create truly sustainable products and packaging, it’s important to ensure that factories are free from child and forced labor, raw materials are responsibly sourced, and waste is reduced by using compostable, recyclable, and eco-friendly materials. Setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) sustainability goals can be tough, especially when you want them to be impactful, achievable, and cost-effective. But with the right approach, it’s absolutely possible.

Retail Consulting When and Where You Need It Most

Take a look at just a few of the areas where JIT Experts Hive can support your business.

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JIT Experts Hive specializes in just-in-time business consulting services for companies in the retail and CPG industries.

We go beyond traditional consulting by actively driving your success in private label and DTC retail. Our customizable solutions and adaptable expertise will help you stay ahead of industry changes and bring your business goals to life. 

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving clients worldwide.