Operational Expertise for Accelerated Business Growth
Practical Fortune 100 Frameworks and Processes That Will Cut Complexity, Boost Revenue, and Help You Lead Your Niche
Optimizing Operations for Growth Shouldn’t Be A Struggle
Key Signs Your Business Faces Growth Barriers…
Lack of systematic control over revenue and cost drivers.
Unexpected "surprise" costs wiping out profits.
Cash flow issues due to receivables delays and inventory buildup.
Revenue and Profits Flatlining
Revenue loss and unhappy customers due to delayed shipments
Inability to clearly identify or control key operational and supply chain bottlenecks.
Slow to adapt to demand surges and dips.
Uncompetitive Lead Times
Frequent miscommunications with suppliers and internal teams.
Lots of meetings but little progress towards meeting key objectives.
Lack of a cohesive framework or cadence for measuring business and team performance.
Misaligned Teams & Partners
We Create Customized Strategies for Unstoppable Growth
Practical, Simple, Proven Fortune 100 Frameworks can help you….
Grow Revenue, Profits, and Cash Flow
Control key financial drivers so that you can maximize profitable and sustainable growth.
Conduct deep dives into product pricing and costing to optimize profitability and revenue.
Optimize receivables and inventory to unlock cash flow and fuel growth opportunities.
Reduce Lead Times
Shorten critical lead times to get products to customers faster and increase satisfaction.
Eliminate key supply chain bottlenecks to make operations more agile and efficient.
Implement simple systems to better predict demand and dramatically increase your market responsiveness.
Align Your Teams
Foster a culture of ownership to boost accountability and employee satisfaction.
Organize workflows and have fewer, more effective meetings to increase productivity and free up time for teams.
Deploy straightforward dashboards to provide your team with proactive business insights and direction.
A Track Record Of Growing Revenue and Operational Excellence
We have a track record of delivering over $100M in aggregate revenue growth, establishing industry-leading lead times for 100+ products, and creating winning strategies and cultures across SMBs, Fortune 100s and startups.
Our commitment is to align your operations seamlessly, propelling you towards the rapid, sustainable revenue growth you truly deserve.
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Charith is the lead fractional COO and Consultant at SMB Growth Labs, a firm he founded to pursue his passion for adapting Fortune 100 strategies to small and medium-sized businesses in high-demand markets. Before this venture, Charith applied his expertise in various consulting roles across multiple industries, focusing on high-growth businesses.His career is also marked by significant leadership roles in operations and growth at Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including Nestle, HP, Johnson Controls, Logitech, and leading apparel and fashion conglomerates. Through transformational strategies, Charith has contributed to well over $100 million in top-line growth and launched more than 150 market-disrupting and leading products worldwide.
He holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering. A certified Management Accountant (CIMA, UK), Charith has received awards from CSCMP, MHEFI, and ISM^[1]. He has also pursued specialized SMB training and certifications with Donald Miller (Business Made Simple, StoryBrand), and Tony Robbins (Business Mastery).
^[1] CSCMP: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, MHEFI: Material Handling Education Foundation Inc., ISM: Institute of Supply Management
Charith Wickrema, Founder & Fractional COO
Three Easy Steps to Get Started
Schedule a Free Consult
Kickstart your journey to operational excellence with a no-obligation consultation.
Choose The Right Growth Plan
Select a tailored growth plan designed to meet your specific objectives.
Together, we'll embark on a transformative journey, turning potential into profitability.
Let’s Drive Rapid Business Growth
Praise
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"Charith added significant top-line revenue to our business"
Operations Director, Fortune 100 Company
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"He is an exceptional operations professional who will add significant value to your business"
Head of Product, Fortune 500 Tech Company
Two Growth Plans to Choose From
Ideal For:
Companies aware of specific functional or operational issues.
Looking to eliminate low-hanging obstacles, enhance profits, and achieve swift, streamlined growth.
Key Benefits:
Quickly identifies and resolves operational and functional bottlenecks.
Delivers solutions and quick wins to free up cash flow, and enhance profit and revenue.
Targets a minimum 10x ROI.
Implements control mechanisms (meetings, metrics) for continued success.
Eliminate Growth Bottlenecks
4-6 week Turnaround
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Pinpoint & Eliminate Bottlenecks:
Tackles critical issues such as cost overruns, slow NPI rollouts, and project delays.
Employs a swift, data-driven approach for rapid problem-solving alongside key stakeholders.
Rapid Impact (10X ROI):
Delivers a definitive roadmap within 4-6 weeks to remove growth barriers and outlines steps for ongoing improvements.
Aims for a minimum 10x ROI, while acknowledging that outcomes may vary.
Sustainable Success Metrics:
Sets up KPIs and reporting mechanisms for lasting success.
Embeds key learnings within your team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
How We Work:
Collaborates closely with your team to ensure knowledge retention and a sense of ownership.
Provides weekly or bi-weekly executive updates, showcasing progress and key insights.
Culminates in a comprehensive report and presentation detailing achieved ROI and a strategic plan for enduring growth.
Ideal For:
Forward-thinking firms facing complex cross functional challenges.
Seeking to create E2E operational synergy, elevate market position, and ensure long-term growth.
Key Benefits:
Tackles complex operational and value chain issues for broad business improvement.
Sets foundation for lasting growth, ecosystem synergy, and market leadership.
Targets a minimum 10x ROI.
Develops next-tier leadership, fostering operational excellence across the organization
Fractional COO Program
Typical Duration is 6-18 months
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Comprehensive Operational Transformation:
Implements E2E operational structures that align and optimize all operational areas for profit and growth.
Extends to external ecosystems, integrating partners and suppliers for seamless operations.
Rapid and Long-Term Impact (10X ROI):
Delivers immediate solutions and long-term operational optimization.
Targets a minimum 10x ROI, acknowledging that outcomes may vary.
Winning Culture and Best-In-Class Leadership:
Create future operational leaders through hands-on guidance, securing organizational continuity and sustainability.
Embed best-in-class workflows, practices, and meeting frameworks beyond dashboards, shaping a culture of innovation and results.
How We Work:
Integrates with and works alongside your team, ensuring maximum ownership and knowledge retention.
Provides weekly and monthly executive updates to highlight significant progress and critical insights.
Offers ongoing tailored reports, presentations, and clear, ROI-driven rollout plans for sustainable, profitable growth.
NOW Can Be The Perfect Time to Kickstart Your Growth Journey
If operational hurdles are slowing down profits, processes, or team cohesion—why wait?
Each day delayed only leads to more lost revenue, more unplanned costs, and consequently, more lost profit. And possibly more stress and maybe more gray hair.
It’s common to have concerns about seeking external help—cost, ROI, and preserving your business’s core values. Our approach, aimed for a minimum 10x ROI—that's a tenfold return on what you invest—is designed to align with your budget and strengthen your company’s foundation.
Partner with us to drive your growth. The journey to accelerated success can start Now.