Services

How Engagements Are Structured

Every engagement starts with an Operational Discovery Session. From there, you choose the right entry point. No mandatory sequence, no standard package.

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Operational Discovery Session 30 minutes  ·  No commitment
We identify where the operation is losing ground and define the right next step. No commitment, no standard package.
Start with visibility
TMG Performance Signal  $1,000/month
Remote  ·  Monthly
Monthly financial and operational intelligence brief. 30-minute touchpoint call. A clear answer to: what's going on and what do I do now?
TMG Operational Support Assessment  ·  Standards  ·  Recurring
Most Common Starting Point We build the standards and structure so the business runs without you solving every problem.
TMG 90-Day Breakthrough Strategic  ·  Hands-On  ·  Execution
One problem is costing you more than you think. We identify it, fix it, and lock in the result.
TMG Managed Services Ownership  ·  Execution  ·  Ongoing
Some businesses need someone consistently in it with them. We become that person.
Designed for Long-Term Operational Ownership
AFTER PROOF OF VALUE
Fractional COO By arrangement
Strategic executive partnership after proof of value. Executive-level operational leadership embedded in your business — for leaders ready to scale without adding headcount.

If something feels off in the business, it probably is.
Let's figure out what it is and what to do next.

Schedule an Operational Discovery Session

TMG Operational Support

Three focused services. Start with one or combine them. No large commitment required.

TMG Operational Assessment

$1,500 flat fee

One-time  ·  Onsite

We identify your top constraints and deliver a written summary with a clear next step — within 48 hours.

What's included
  • Onsite operational walkthrough
  • Top 2–3 constraints identified
  • Written summary within 48 hours
  • Clear recommended next step

The fastest way to know where to focus and what it's actually costing you.

Who this is for

Leaders and owners who want an objective read on their operation before committing to a larger engagement.

TMG Performance Signal

$1,000/month

Remote  ·  Monthly

A monthly read on what's going on and what to do next — delivered remotely, every month.

What's included
  • Monthly financial and operational data review
  • Written Performance Signal brief
  • Top pattern or constraint identified
  • Clear recommended priorities
  • 30-minute monthly touchpoint call

Clients typically see clearer priorities and faster decisions within the first 90 days.

Who this is for

Leaders and owners who want ongoing visibility into what's driving or hurting performance — without a large commitment.

TMG Operational Standards

$1,500/month

Structured  ·  Monthly  ·  Mostly Remote

We build the standards and SOPs your operation needs to run consistently.

What's included
  • 1–2 SOPs built or updated each month
  • Standards and control artifacts as scoped
  • KPI frameworks, checklists, accountability tools
  • Mostly remote, occasional onsite as needed
  • Monthly touchpoint call

Clients report reduced firefighting and clearer accountability within the first quarter.

Who this is for

Leaders and owners who want documented, repeatable processes that reduce dependence on key people — including themselves.


TMG 90-Day Breakthrough

One specific operational problem, fixed in 90 days. Measurable outcomes built in from day one. Not a study. Not a report. A result.

TMG 90-Day Breakthrough

Scoped after discovery

Typically $5,000–$15,000/month

One problem is costing you more than you think. We identify it, fix it, and lock in the result.

What's included
  • Kickoff and full operational walkthrough
  • Baseline metrics captured, outcomes defined
  • Hands-on execution — weekly cadence
  • Onsite presence as needed
  • Weekly progress reporting to ownership
  • SOPs and standards built inside the engagement
  • 90-day stabilization with measurable results

Typical results: 10–25% inventory reduction · 5–15% OTD improvement · measurable margin recovery

Who this is for

Leaders and owners with a specific operational problem — delivery, inventory, margin, leadership — that needs fixing now. Not later. Now.

How it works
  • Starts with an Operational Discovery Session
  • Problem defined, outcomes agreed upon
  • 90-day engagement begins
  • Converts to Managed Services after proof of value

TMG Managed Services

Ongoing operational leadership. Someone consistently in it with you — not a one-time fix. A sustained presence that drives results month over month.

TMG Managed Inventory

Starting at $5,000/month

Ongoing  ·  Inventory Leadership

Too much of the wrong inventory and not enough of the right. We fix that and keep it fixed.

Outcomes
  • 10–25% excess inventory reduction
  • Improved inventory turns
  • Working capital release
  • Reduced carrying costs and write-offs
  • Cleaner demand signal for purchasing
  • Less owner time managing supply exceptions

Clients typically see 10–25% excess reduction, improved turns, and meaningful working capital release.

Who this is for

Leaders and owners who need someone consistently managing inventory performance — not a one-time project.

TMG Managed Operations

Starting at $5,000/month

Ongoing  ·  Operational Leadership

Inconsistent delivery, schedule volatility, and reactive firefighting. We build the discipline that eliminates it.

Outcomes
  • 5–15% on-time delivery improvement
  • Reduced schedule volatility
  • Improved execution discipline
  • Less rework and reactive firefighting
  • Clearer accountability across the team
  • Owner removed from daily operational decisions

Clients report 5–15% OTD improvement and an operation that runs without the owner in every decision.

Who this is for

Leaders and owners who need stronger execution and someone consistently helping drive it.

TMG Managed Working Capital

Starting at $4,000/month

Ongoing  ·  Working Capital Leadership

Cash tied up, AR aging, and no clear picture of where you stand week to week. We change that.

Outcomes
  • DSO improvement
  • Liquidity predictability
  • Reduced working capital exposure
  • Faster cash conversion cycle
  • Cleaner AR/AP discipline
  • Better visibility into cash position week-to-week

Clients report improved DSO, faster cash conversion, and cleaner visibility into their cash position.

Who this is for

Leaders and owners who need tighter control of cash and fewer surprises.

Also Available

TMG Operational Reserve $2,000/month
Flexible  ·  Monthly  ·  Executive Support
  • Focused process improvement or kaizen events
  • Lean and continuous improvement training
  • Workflow and process documentation
For leaders who want executive-level operational support applied where it's needed most, month to month.

Ready to find out where your operation stands?

Schedule an Operational Discovery Session

Why Choose The Middlesworth Group?

Most operators don’t need another consultant who writes a report and hands it off. They need someone who gets into the operation, finds the actual constraint, and stays until it’s fixed.  Ryan Middlesworth brings 20+ years of hands-on leadership across manufacturing, construction, and field service. MBA. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He’s run operations, not just advised on them.  TMG engagements are structured to deliver measurable results — not recommendations. Every pilot has defined outcomes built in from day one.

Expertise

Our team brings a wealth of experience and expertise in strategy development and operations optimization, with a proven track record of success across diverse industries. 

Client-Centric Approach

We prioritize the needs and objectives of our clients, ensuring that our solutions are tailored to meet their unique requirements and deliver maximum value. 

Results-Oriented

We are committed to delivering measurable results that drive tangible business outcomes, whether it’s increasing revenue, reducing costs, or improving customer satisfaction. 

Long-Term Partnership

We view our clients as long-term partners and are dedicated to building strong, collaborative relationships based on trust, integrity, and mutual success.