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Driving World Class Performance in Supply Chain & Manufacturing

We help industry leaders raise productivity, reduce costs, and strengthen management control. Our projects deliver measurable results and sustainable EBITDA improvement guaranteed.

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About Us

At Cornerstone Consulting, we believe operational excellence is the cornerstone of long-term business success.

Founded almost 2 decades ago, and currently with operations in the UK, in Europe and in Abu Dhabi and serving clients across the GCC, we bring global best practices in productivity, cost management, and digital operations to manufacturers and supply chain organizations. Our focus is not just on advising but on delivering results that matter to CEOs, CFOs, and COOs: improved profitability, sharper execution, and stronger management control.

We are proud to be headquartered in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi’s industrial heartland, giving us unique proximity to the region’s largest manufacturing and logistics players.

Our Mission:

To enable our clients to achieve and sustain world-class performance by combining technology, capability building, and hands-on consulting.

At Cornerstone Consulting, we believe operational excellence is the cornerstone of long-term business success.

We are proud to be headquartered in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi’s industrial heartland, giving us unique proximity to the region’s largest manufacturing and logistics players.

Our Mission:

To enable our clients to achieve and sustain world-class performance by combining technology, capability building, and hands-on consulting.

At Cornerstone Consulting, we believe operational excellence is the cornerstone of long-term business success.

We are proud to be headquartered in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi’s industrial heartland, giving us unique proximity to the region’s largest manufacturing and logistics players.

Our Mission:

To enable our clients to achieve and sustain world-class performance by combining technology, capability building, and hands-on consulting.

Years Experience

Decades of hands-on leadership driving operational excellence across industries globally.

Businesses Impacted

Transformation through practical improvements that create lasting results.

Projects Completed

Implemented high-impact initiatives across diverse industries and operations.

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Revenue Impacted

Driving measurable financial gains through efficiency, productivity, and execution.

Why Choose Us

Expert consulting tailored to your business success

Other Firms

No ROI Guarantee

Projects deliver unclear outcomes with no measurable financial return.

Disconnected Services

Digital tools, consulting, and training sold separately with no integration.

Short-Term Fixes

Solutions rely on temporary interventions that fade once consultants leave.

With Cornerstone

ROI-Driven

Every project guarantees measurable gains, delivering at least a 3:1 return.

Integrated Model

Unified approach combining digital tools, expert consulting, and hands-on academy training.

Sustainability

Improvements embed into systems and people, ensuring long-term operational excellence.

Services

At Cornerstone Consulting, we offer an integrated suite of services that help manufacturers and supply chain leaders achieve operational, financial, and strategic excellence.

Operational Excellence as a Service (OPEXaaS)
AI-powered operational excellence delivering continuous improvement without traditional consulting overheads.
Deal Advisory
De-risking industrial investments by uncovering operational realities and hidden value.
Cornerstone Academy
Building operational capabilities and leadership skills that sustain long-term performance.
Cornerstone Consulting
Hands-on consulting delivering measurable ROI through practical operational transformation.
Strategic Supply Chain Advisory
Data-driven supply chain insights guiding location, investment, and expansion decisions.
Operational Excellence as a Service (OPEXaaS)
AI-powered operational excellence delivering continuous improvement without traditional consulting overheads.
Deal Advisory
De-risking industrial investments by uncovering operational realities and hidden value.
Cornerstone Academy
Building operational capabilities and leadership skills that sustain long-term performance.
Cornerstone Consulting
Hands-on consulting delivering measurable ROI through practical operational transformation.
Strategic Supply Chain Advisory
Data-driven supply chain insights guiding location, investment, and expansion decisions.
Operational Excellence as a Service (OPEXaaS)
AI-powered operational excellence delivering continuous improvement without traditional consulting overheads.
Deal Advisory
De-risking industrial investments by uncovering operational realities and hidden value.
Cornerstone Academy
Building operational capabilities and leadership skills that sustain long-term performance.
Cornerstone Consulting
Hands-on consulting delivering measurable ROI through practical operational transformation.
Strategic Supply Chain Advisory
Data-driven supply chain insights guiding location, investment, and expansion decisions.
Operational Excellence as a Service (OPEXaaS)
AI-powered operational excellence delivering continuous improvement without traditional consulting overheads.
Deal Advisory
De-risking industrial investments by uncovering operational realities and hidden value.
Cornerstone Academy
Building operational capabilities and leadership skills that sustain long-term performance.
Cornerstone Consulting
Hands-on consulting delivering measurable ROI through practical operational transformation.
Strategic Supply Chain Advisory
Data-driven supply chain insights guiding location, investment, and expansion decisions.

Operational Excellence as a Service (OPEXaaS)
AI-powered operational excellence delivering continuous improvement without traditional consulting overheads.
Cornerstone Consulting
Hands-on consulting delivering measurable ROI through practical operational transformation.
Cornerstone Academy
Building operational capabilities and leadership skills that sustain long-term performance.
Deal Advisory
De-risking industrial investments by uncovering operational realities and hidden value.
Strategic Supply Chain Advisory
Data-driven supply chain insights guiding location, investment, and expansion decisions.
Operational Excellence as a Service (OPEXaaS)
AI-powered operational excellence delivering continuous improvement without traditional consulting overheads.
Cornerstone Consulting
Hands-on consulting delivering measurable ROI through practical operational transformation.
Cornerstone Academy
Building operational capabilities and leadership skills that sustain long-term performance.
Deal Advisory
De-risking industrial investments by uncovering operational realities and hidden value.
Strategic Supply Chain Advisory
Data-driven supply chain insights guiding location, investment, and expansion decisions.
Operational Excellence as a Service (OPEXaaS)
AI-powered operational excellence delivering continuous improvement without traditional consulting overheads.
Cornerstone Consulting
Hands-on consulting delivering measurable ROI through practical operational transformation.
Cornerstone Academy
Building operational capabilities and leadership skills that sustain long-term performance.
Deal Advisory
De-risking industrial investments by uncovering operational realities and hidden value.
Strategic Supply Chain Advisory
Data-driven supply chain insights guiding location, investment, and expansion decisions.
Operational Excellence as a Service (OPEXaaS)
AI-powered operational excellence delivering continuous improvement without traditional consulting overheads.
Cornerstone Consulting
Hands-on consulting delivering measurable ROI through practical operational transformation.
Cornerstone Academy
Building operational capabilities and leadership skills that sustain long-term performance.
Deal Advisory
De-risking industrial investments by uncovering operational realities and hidden value.
Strategic Supply Chain Advisory
Data-driven supply chain insights guiding location, investment, and expansion decisions.

Process

An intergrated process to achieve your biggest goals

An intergrated
process to achieve
your biggest goals

An intergrated process to achieve your biggest goals

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Hands-On Consulting

Hands-on experts who work directly on your factory floor to diagnose root causes, redesign workflows, and unlock measurable productivity and profitability improvements.

Capacity Building

Training programs delivered on-site, enabling teams to master tools, behaviors, and systems that sustain operational excellence long after implementation ends.

Smart Systems

Digital dashboards, planning tools, and performance systems that provide real-time visibility, consistent execution, and the structure teams need to maintain improvements.

Testemonials

What our clients say about us

"Cornerstone's Control Tower concept has improved every aspect of our supply chain and ultimately customer service level"
Group Supply Chain Director
"Cornerstone's Port Management Operating System has changed the way we run the Port forever"
Acting Port Director
"Reliability engineering has dramatically improved asset up- time and ultimately customer service level"
Group Industrial Director
"Improved Planning and communication has positively impacted our berth availability and ultimately export levels."
Chief Financial Officer

"Cornerstone's Control Tower concept has improved every aspect of our supply chain and ultimately customer service level"
Group Supply Chain Director
"Cornerstone's Port Management Operating System has changed the way we run the Port forever"
Acting Port Director
"Reliability engineering has dramatically improved asset up- time and ultimately customer service level"
Group Industrial Director
"Improved Planning and communication has positively impacted our berth availability and ultimately export levels."
Chief Financial Officer

Insights

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Jan 1, 2026

Driving Productivity Through a Management Operating System

Jan 1, 2026

Driving Productivity Through a Management Operating System

Jan 1, 2026

Reducing Unplanned Engineering Downtime in a UK Paper Mill

Jan 1, 2026

Reducing Unplanned Engineering Downtime in a UK Paper Mill

Jan 1, 2026

Unlocking Growth at a Fertiliser Export Facility Without Capex

Our Founder

Meet the Leadership Behind Cornerstone

Robert Odink is the Founder of Cornerstone and a senior business leader with over two decades of experience leading business transformation, productivity improvement, and sustainable performance across manufacturing and supply chain–driven organisations.

He partners closely with executive teams, boards, and private equity owners to unlock efficiency, profitability, and operational excellence in complex, asset-intensive environments. Robert has worked across industries including Food & Beverage, Logistics, Aerospace & Defence, Mining, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Paper & Packaging, and Superyacht Building.

What defines Robert’s approach is a deeply hands-on, implementation-led mindset. He bridges strategy and execution by working from the boardroom to the shop floor, embedding practical management systems, leadership behaviours, and operational disciplines that deliver measurable results and lasting impact well beyond the duration of an engagement.

Robert Odink

Founder of Cornerstone

Robert Odink

Founder of Cornerstone

Expert consulting tailored to your business success

Expert consulting tailored to your business success

At Cornerstone Consulting, we offer an integrated suite of services that help manufacturers and supply chain leaders achieve operational, financial, and strategic excellence.

An intergrated process to achieve your biggest goals

An intergrated process to achieve your biggest goals

An intergrated process to achieve your biggest goals

Hands-On Consulting

Capacity Building

Smart Systems

What our clients say about us

What our clients say about us

Explore insights and get inspiration

Explore insights and get inspiration

Jan 1, 2026

Driving Productivity Through a Management Operating System

Jan 1, 2026

Driving Productivity Through a Management Operating System

Jan 1, 2026

Reducing Unplanned Engineering Downtime in a UK Paper Mill

Jan 1, 2026

Reducing Unplanned Engineering Downtime in a UK Paper Mill

Jan 1, 2026

Unlocking Growth at a Fertiliser Export Facility Without Capex

Meet the Leadership Behind Cornerstone

Meet the Leadership Behind Cornerstone

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An intergrated
process to achieve
your biggest goals