The University of Leeds and Morvern Group Limited KTP 24_25 R3

A high-performing manufacturer is overhauling how it develops new products and manages its supply chain to cut waste and speed up production. This project addresses a common industrial problem: companies often develop new products in isolation from their supply chain and manufacturing teams, leading to delays, excess inventory, and missed sustainability targets. The University of Leeds and Morvern Group Limited are working together through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to systematically analyse the company’s operations, from product design through to delivery. They will apply change management techniques to ensure new processes actually stick. If successful, the manufacturer will produce goods more efficiently, with less material waste and lower energy use. The immediate impact is on the company’s bottom line and environmental footprint, but the approach could serve as a template for other firms in the sector. This is applied, commercially focused work—not fundamental science. The outcome is a faster, leaner, and greener production system that keeps a UK manufacturer competitive without requiring a breakthrough in basic knowledge.