A new model of on-demand manufacturing expertise

Across many areas of industry, fast-paced changes in technology, business models and consumer expectations mean that access to flexible and highly informed expertise can be crucial to success. In this article Ricardo explains its new solution.

But as new product and service innovations and disruptive technologies break down established business models and supply chains, the companies most likely to succeed are those able to adapt to this new environment – a new environment in which rapid change is the status quo, and external resource needs are project-based and diverse in terms of skills requirements, rather than predictable and ongoing.

Ricardo’s new TRNTY concept aims to break down the barriers in the conventional model of consulting, providing customers with immediate access to a quality-assured global pool of expert consulting support that would be beyond the capability of the largest consulting firms.

At the same time, the network offers an advanced framework through which expert consultants can offer their services as independent and highly skilled professionals. TRNTY (pronounced ‘trinity’) is so named because it is based upon three pillars: agility, quality and delivery, with rapid engagement from the project inception to completion.

“There’s never been a more exciting time to be involved in technology-led engineering and manufacturing,” explains Sam Hassall, business unit leader of TRNTY, “but it’s also one of the most challenging periods that we have ever experienced. The evolving landscape presents so many opportunities, but pushing projects over the line means businesses need to call increasingly on specialisms and insights that are beyond the skillset of their existing workforce.

“They also frequently don’t have the time, budget, or even know where to find that resource. TRNTY provides a one-stop solution, enabling clients to overcome these challenges, no matter the size or complexity, and ensuring businesses and organisations can efficiently deliver what may be the next big thing in their industry.”

The flexibility of the concept – underscored by the verification of consultants by Ricardo – ensures clients benefit from highly specialised, cost-effective assistance that can be readily assessed on-demand. Additionally, with a global network, the availability of professional support is not limited by a client’s location.

TRNTY’s support also extends far beyond the sourcing of a client’s perfect consultant. Throughout a consultant’s deployment, TRNTY is on hand to manage and regularly review the relationship, ensuring defined objectives are achieved. As well as providing immediate support, it can source deployment-ready consultants for clients who have projects in the pipeline.

As well as having a global reach, the network provides specialist expertise from a diverse range of sectors, so clients can benefit from related or alternate industry perspectives. TRNTY’s core knowledge base is from automotive, mobility, transportation, energy and environment sectors, complemented by insight from additional innovation-led industries. Therefore, businesses such as OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, government and regulatory bodies, or venture capital firms, can all benefit from TRNTY’s ability to deliver relevant expertise when and where required.

In terms of subject matter experts, the network is equally varied. To illustrate, TRNTY offers access to consultants from a multitude of fields, spanning everything from smart mobility to Industry 4.0 and supply chain to powertrain innovation.

TRNTY by Ricardo www.trnty.ricardo.com