What a KIST Report Actually Looks Like
A fictional example showing the structure, analysis and recommendations contained within a real KIST Business Performance Report. This example is for illustration only and does not represent a real client.
Northfield Engineering Ltd Fictional Demonstration
Client Objective: Reduce operational costs, improve efficiency and prepare the business for sustainable growth.
“We know we’re losing money somewhere within our operation, but we need an independent view to understand where the biggest opportunities actually are.”
Relative Performance Across Eleven Disciplines
SILVER
The Business Performance Score provides context. The real value comes from understanding why the score exists and which actions will deliver the greatest commercial improvement.
Priority Finding
Inventory management emerged as one of the lowest performing areas during the assessment. Evidence gathered throughout the visit showed limited stock visibility, inconsistent counting procedures and a lack of ownership, creating unnecessary operational cost and reducing cash flow efficiency.
Recommendation: Introduce structured cycle counting, defined ownership, documented stock control procedures and monthly performance reporting. These improvements directly support the client’s objective of reducing operating costs while improving efficiency and preparing the business for future growth.
Built From Evidence Every Time
Executive Summary
Client objectives, key findings and commercial priorities.
Performance Analysis
Eleven disciplines assessed using objective evidence.
Key Findings
Root causes behind performance, not just symptoms.
90 Day Roadmap
Prioritised actions, owners and measurable outcomes.
Business Performance Score Bands
Developing
Below 60Significant opportunities exist across multiple business disciplines.
Established
60–74Strong foundations with several high value improvement opportunities.
High Performing
75–89Well managed businesses with targeted opportunities for further growth.
Exceptional
90–100Evidence of best practice across almost every performance discipline.
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