7. Barkawi Management Consultants
Revenue Growth: 493%
HQ: Atlanta
Barkawi Management Consultants is a part of the supply chain business unit of Genpact, a publicly traded company on the NYSE. Barkawi specializes in helping clients improve their supply chains through management consulting, technology transformations and managed services, says Michael Landry, Global Lead, Supply Chain for Barkawi Management Consultants. "We provide expertise in the systems, analytics, and science of supply chain functions, combined with strategic partnerships with best-in-class solutions providers," he says. "Barkawi is a specialized management consultancy. This strict focus leads to excellent and long-lasting results in projects with specific challenges. Living the corporate values is the basis of our actions—"tackling and doing"—with which the firm supports clients' pursuit of excellence. "No decision without well-founded figures and analyzes"—that shapes our work, Landry says. He sat down with Consulting magazine to discuss the Atlanta-based firm's financial performance and hyper revenue growth the last three years—hitting a whopping 493 percent. This is Barkawi's first, but probably not last, time as one of the Fastest Growing Firms.
Consulting: What were the main factors that contributed to your firm's exceptional growth?
Landry: Three key factors that contributed to our growth in 2018 were the integrity of the work we provide to our clients, the diligence and commitment of our employees, and the collaborative culture that our firm was built on and continues to foster.
Consulting: How is this year shaping up for your firm?
Landry: 2018 is a great year for our firm. We continue to expand our global presence with new projects and clients in Austria, Finland and China. With new project work came a growing staff, making 2018 our largest year of growth in terms of project delivery to client, revenue and personnel.
Consulting: How would you describe your firm's outlook for 2019? Where do you see the most opportunities?
Landry: Our outlook for 2019 is very positive. Barkawi continues to make investments in digital technology, transportation management and predictive maintenance in order to deliver the best supply chain and aftersales solutions for our clients.
Consulting: What would you say are your firm's biggest challenges in 2019?
Landry: As our company continues to grow, one of our biggest challenges is to ensure all of our employees feel connected, no matter where they are in the world. Also, finding the right people who fit our culture and are interested in joining us on this journey remains a top priority for our firm.
Consulting: What does being named one of Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms mean to your firm, your employees and your clients?
Landry: It is an honor to be recognized as one of Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms. Being a part of this distinguished list validates our vision and the priorities we have to enrich the careers and lives of everyone on our team and deliver value to every client.
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