Case Studies
Sustainable Kids Carpet
Project Objective: Design a high quality child-proof carpet using sustainable materials
KlogW Consulting Advise & Actions: KlogW Consulting worked with the Client on the following aspects: (i) Defined key product specifications to design a high quality product (ii) Evaluated benchmark products based on quality, material strength, durability, ease of procurement & manufacturing, and cost (iii) Evaluated various sustainable materials with similar or better quality and better cost, compared to benchmark product (iv) Designed a product prototype and developed a manufacturing brief for product scale-up.
Consulting Outcomes: KlogW provided the Client with various alternatives to develop a high quality child-proof mat using sustainable materials. We worked with the Client from the initial stage of defining the product up until the point of scaling up the product.
Impact of KlogW Consulting on Client’s Business: Helped differentiate the Client’s business & product in the market place, thereby enriching Client’s product sales. Provided contracted R&D support to Client, thus reducing costs and improving business efficiency.
Rejuvenating Facial Serum
Project Objective: Develop an innovative face serum that revitalizes skin
kLogW Consulting Advice and Actions: KlogW Consulting worked with the Client on the following aspects: (i) Identified unique product claims desired by the Client (ii) Reviewed scientific literature data and evaluated various ingredients to understand their potential to revitalize skincare (iii) Developed a formula – including list of ingredients, concentration ranges for each ingredient, and method of processing each ingredient to develop the face serum (iv) Procured high quality ingredients from various vendors (v) Experimented & tested different formulae to obtain the most stable and effective product. (vi) Provided samples to Client and iterated based on feedback from testing (v) Finalized the formula for scale-up, developed SOP for small-scale manufacturing, and concluded with the Product Development Brief.
Consulting Outcomes: KlogW provided the Client with a ready-to-scale, market, and sell the product, in less than 2 months. This product is currently sold by the Client across different e-commerce channels. KlogW also provided the Client with scientific literature data to back up efficacy of chosen ingredients and substantiate marketing claims.
Impact of kLogW Consulting on Client’s Business: KlogW provided the Client with “Everything related to Product” so that the Client could focus solely on marketing & sales, without worrying about any technical issues or questions.
Magnetism for Bio-Gas Separation
Project Objective: Design an innovative unit operation, using the principles of magnetism, to separate certain gases and to obtain clean renewable natural gas from bio based sources
KlogW Consulting Advise & Actions: KlogW Consulting worked with the Client on the following aspects: (i) Identified process requirements specific to the unit operation to be designed, including its upstream and downstream interface with other process equipment (ii) Performed a patent literature to identify the best features to design a fit-for-purpose separation unit based on the principles of magnetism (iii) Developed a PFD (process flow diagram) for the unit operation and procured materials, including use of advanced materials, to fabricate the process equipment in-house at Client’s facility. (iv) Developed testing protocol to validate proof-of-concept for the innovative process design
Consulting Outcomes: KlogW provided the Client with the ability to quickly develop & test innovative engineering designs, while ensuring minimal to no down-time on existing plant operations.
Impact of KlogW Consulting on Client’s Business: Provided contracted R&D and Process Engineering support to Client, thus lowering costs, increasing business efficiency, and leading to enhanced supply of renewable natural gas across US systems.
Inputs for A.I. Plant Operator
Project Objective: Provide inputs to the next generation of A.I. systems for the Process Engineering Industry
kLogW Consulting Advice and Actions: KLogW advised the Client on developing the next generation of A.I. systems that could be used in the chemical and process engineering industry. KlogW provided inputs to the AI developers on how to mimic the actions of a process engineer in a chemical plant. Specific inputs were provided on actions taken by a process engineer when in a control room of a chemical plant, including ensuring safety and stability of different process parameters and protocols to execute when a parameter is outside the desired thresholds. Inputs also included managing a plant during continuous operation and performing maintenance tasks during plant shutdown.
Consulting Outcomes: Inputs provided by KlogW has helped design software, including A.I. systems, that can be used to automate manufacturing, in addition to increasing plant safety.
Impact of kLogW Consulting on Client’s Business: KlogW is at the helm of innovation within the chemical engineering industry, pushing the boundaries of how to make processes more efficient and safe.
Increased Value of Sustainable, Innovative Format, CPG Product
Project Objective: Establish stakeholder relations to help increase the value of a sustainable fabric care product.
kLogW Consulting Advice and Actions: KlogW tapped its network across the innovation ecosystem to help deliver substantial value for the Client. Specifically, KlogW helped the Client establish connections with leading industry partners, academic institutions, testing laboratories, and market research & consumer insight firm, to initiate and iterate on the product development cycle. KlogW helped provide inputs to the upstream product manufacturer to develop products under specific standards and in-line with certification bodies. KlogW also helped manage the product supply & sourcing strategy with an objective to increase the quality, efficacy, and safety of the product.
Consulting Outcomes: Strategy, Procedures, & Relationships established by KlogW have helped the Client improve the product and provide an enhanced experiential feature.
Impact of kLogW Consulting on Client’s Business: KlogW has helped the Client understand the value of R&D for product-market differentiation and this has led the Client to set up an in-house R&D unit.
