Policy and Strategic Frameworks
- Advisory services to government agencies and industry stakeholders.
- Market, technology and stakeholder analysis.
- Policy options and strategic responses.
AIH Consulting - A member of the AIH Group
Technical and business consulting across the industrial value chain.
Delivering technical and business consulting services providing cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.
Consulting Portfolio
AIH Consulting supports clients from strategy and feasibility through to design, industrialisation, operational readiness and assurance. Select a service below to move directly to the detailed section.
Automotive Sector Development
Developing strategies and bankable business plans for automotive sector development.
Economic Sector Development
Realising sustainable economic development and growth through investment-ready, bankable business plans.
Engineering
Transforming engineering concepts from product design into cost-effective and optimised production solutions.
Logistics and Supply Chain
Developing logistics and supply chain strategies for optimised solutions across diverse industries.
Human Capital Development
Optimising the development and growth of organisations through people and a full suite of HR services.
Industrial Engineering
Optimising processes by integrating systems to improve quality and productivity.
Plant and Equipment
Designing process engineering solutions for plant and equipment planning and installation for operational readiness.
Project Management
Planning, organising, and controlling resources to achieve project goals within a set time, budget, and scope
Quality Assurance
Independent implementation and auditing of quality management systems across the manufacturing and dealer value chain.
AIH Consulting Capability
Automotive Sector Development
Developing strategies and bankable business plans for automotive sector development.
Manufacturing Business Plans
- Bankable business plan development.
- Technical and financial viability analysis.
- Funding models and implementation plans.
Operations Improvement
- Production value chain strengthening.
- Constraint analysis and improvement implementation.
- Workflow, people and process alignment.
Localisation
- Supplier readiness assessments.
- Quality improvement programmes.
- Local content and supplier capability strategies.
Take-to-Market Strategies
- Market assessment and competitor analysis.
- Operating model development.
- Sales and after-sales strategy formulation.
New Energy Vehicles
- NEV feasibility and implementation support.
- Investment requirement analysis.
- Charging infrastructure and compliance guidance.
AIH Consulting Capability
Economic Sector Development
Realising sustainable economic development and growth through investment-ready, bankable business plans.
SEZs and Industrial Parks
- SEZ and eco-industrial park strategies.
- Concept, feasibility, design and development planning.
- Investment strategies and partnerships.
Market Studies
- Market gaps and competitive analysis.
- Risk identification and mitigation.
- Strategic planning and market-entry insights.
Feasibility Studies
- Pre-feasibility and feasibility assessment.
- Technical, economic, legal and operational review.
- Project viability and next-step definition.
Bankable Business Plans
- Business development from concept to bankability.
- Market and stakeholder alignment.
- Investment-ready business cases.
Corridor Development
- Industrial corridor and cluster planning.
- Shared infrastructure and services frameworks.
- Interconnected industry development.
Investment Support
- Funding preparation.
- Partnership facilitation.
- Implementation support.
AIH Consulting Capability
Engineering
Transforming engineering concepts from product design into cost-effective and optimised production solutions.
Product Design and Development
- Client requirements converted into technical specifications.
- Practical product design across industries.
- Prototyping and testing support.
Product Industrialisation
- Manufacturable design review.
- Industrial engineering application.
- Workflow optimisation and output improvement.
Programme Management
- End-to-end programme oversight.
- Multi-discipline delivery management.
- Budget, quality and schedule control.
Operations Management
- Production planning and oversight.
- Daily workflow monitoring.
- Best-practice implementation.
Defence Solutions
- International defence value chain experience.
- System enhancement and acquisition support.
- Objective life-cycle support.
Systems Integration
- System engineering principles.
- Product development and logistics alignment.
- Client expectation oversight.
AIH Consulting Capability
Logistics and Supply Chain
Developing logistics and supply chain strategies for optimised solutions across diverse industries.
Supply Chain Management
- Production, supply and distribution network design.
- Supply chain visibility and control.
- Inventory management and lead-time reduction.
Transport Management
- Cost-effective transport strategies.
- Tracking and shipment visibility.
- Warehouse utilisation and capacity improvement.
Performance Management
- KPI tracking and waste reduction.
- Quality monitoring procedures.
- Continuous improvement culture.
Logistics Management
- Efficient flow and storage of goods.
- Inventory and delivery process management.
- Process mapping and logistical flow improvement.
Production Management
- Planning, scheduling and operations support.
- Procurement and purchasing support.
- Flexible manufacturing support.
Expanded Capacity
- Regional and international logistics capability.
- EBP Consulting partnership support.
- Metrics-based improvement planning.
AIH Consulting Capability
Human Capital Development
Optimising the development and growth of organisations through people and a full suite of HR services.
Human Capital Policies
- Customised HR models.
- Standardised procedures.
- Policy review and alignment.
Skills Audits
- Strategic HR planning.
- Skills roadmaps.
- Continuous professional development.
Recruitment and Selection
- Skills profile definition.
- Recruitment strategy development.
- Interviews, assessments and background checks.
Employee Engagement
- Culture and retention programmes.
- Feedback mechanisms.
- Onboarding and integration support.
Change Management
- Change management planning.
- Impact assessments.
- Training and communication support.
B-BBEE Advisory Services
- Scorecard planning and monitoring.
- Verification preparation.
- SED, ESD and learnership structuring.
Skills Development
AIH Human Capital Skills Academy
The AIH Human Capital Skills Academy is a Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP).
We offer a comprehensive range of industry-relevant training programmes designed to empower individuals, including people with disabilities, and enhance their employability.
We provide both legacy qualifications, including SETA-accredited learnerships, and QCTO accredited qualifications.
AIH Consulting Capability
Industrial Engineering
Optimising processes by integrating systems to improve quality and productivity.
Systems Design
- Process and facility structuring.
- Workflow redesign and bottleneck reduction.
- Resource allocation modelling.
Value Stream Mapping
- Visual process mapping.
- Waste and bottleneck identification.
- Team alignment and collaboration.
Facility Design and Layout
- Production line optimisation.
- Space and workflow planning.
- Ergonomic and safety considerations.
Production Planning
- Production scheduling.
- JIT and JIS principles.
- Capacity and resource forecasting.
Work Measurement and Design
- Time studies and work sampling.
- Ergonomic workstation design.
- Clear and manageable job roles.
Supply Chain Management
- Inventory and safety stock calculations.
- Supplier performance improvement.
- Forecasting and demand alignment.
AIH Consulting Capability
Plant and Equipment
Designing process engineering solutions for plant and equipment planning and installation for operational readiness.
Requirement Analysis
- Production goals and capacity definition.
- Technical and environmental feasibility.
- Procurement, installation and maintenance costing.
Plant and Equipment Planning
- Greenfield and brownfield planning.
- Layout and space utilisation.
- Material flow planning.
Procurement Management
- Technical specifications.
- Supplier identification.
- Supplier and contract management.
Scheduling and Timeline
- Installation and commissioning schedules.
- Execution planning.
- Logistics integration.
Installation and Commissioning
- Physical setup support.
- Systems integration.
- Alignment, calibration and safety checks.
Global Expertise
- International best practice.
- PAC Group partnership support.
- Local implementation adaptation.
AIH Consulting Capability
Project Management
Planning, organising, scheduling, budgeting and controlling projects to achieve defined goals within scope, time, cost and quality requirements.
Planning
- Planning and detailed design
- Ensuring construction and implementation are efficient
- Implementing cost-effective methodologies
Organising
- Assigning tasks
- Confer responsibilities
- Allocate resources
Scheduling
- Setting deadlines
- Creating clear timelines
- Match to project activities
Budgeting
- Estimating cost variables
- Managing the costs
- Completing the project within budget
Controlling
- Monitoring progress
- Identifying problems and solutions
- Making adjustments when necessary
Achieving Goals
- Ensuring the project goals are achieved
- Staying within budget
- Meeting the required standards
AIH Consulting Capability
Quality Assurance
Independent implementation and auditing of quality management systems across the manufacturing and dealer value chain.
Process Quality Systems
- Independent control procedures.
- Manufacturing quality standards.
- Audit records and corrective actions.
Supplier Quality Management
- OEM-aligned quality systems.
- Supplier quality agreements.
- Audits and performance metrics.
Independent Audit
- Verification audits.
- Quality system assessments.
- Improvement reports.
Vehicle Testing
- Product validation programmes.
- Manufacturing and pre-delivery protocols.
- Traceable test results.
Homologation
- Legal and safety compliance support.
- Early design-stage planning.
- Technical documentation preparation.
Implement Improvements
- Production metric analysis.
- Root cause analysis.
- Improvement initiative implementation.
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