What DBI Network does

DBI Network (legal entity DBI Network US Inc.) is a private global consulting network headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with additional contact presence in the United Kingdom. The firm coordinates a network of highly specialized consulting firms, technical experts, and industry-leading independent advisors to deliver project-based consulting engagements across three core service areas: Operational Strategy, Innovation Execution, and Supply Chain Transformation, supported by a Data Science and Analytics capability covering data engineering, business intelligence, automation, and AI/ML.

The network is structured as a platform-plus-partners model. DBI coordinates seven named connected firms (HK Management Partners for supply chain strategy, Nile for human-centered design, FuseIQ for brand and innovation strategy, Contact Center 411 for customer contact operations, Inti Consulting for Latin American staffing and analytics, KPI Solutions for distribution design, and SCPI for supply chain planning) along with individual sector advisors. This structure allows the firm to assemble cross-disciplinary teams for engagements rather than staffing them from a single W-2 bench. Leadership comprises Founder Bob Moncrieff (Board), CEO David Johnson, and COO Beth Shaw, supplemented by sector advisors spanning high tech, aerospace, life sciences, defense, retail, and finance.

DBI serves enterprise clients across at least seven verticals including industrial/manufacturing, retail/consumer, high technology, life sciences/healthcare, defense, finance, and sports/fitness. Revenue is generated through professional services consulting engagements on a project basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm documents measurable client outcomes such as OTIF improvement from 75% to 98%, a 21% revenue increase for a North American retailer, a 600% post-IPO market cap gain for a microfinance client, and a 98% reduction in cost per complaint for a national savings bank, supporting its positioning as an agile, impact-oriented alternative to larger multi-service consulting firms.

Name

DBI Network

Legal name

DBI Network US Inc.

Website

https://dbinetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DBI Network is a private global consulting network that coordinates specialized firms and advisors to deliver operational strategy, innovation execution, supply chain transformation, and data science/analytics engagements for enterprise clients across industrial, consumer, high tech, life sciences, defense, and finance verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Platforms & Modern Data Stack Services (Lakehouse, DW, MDM) (BPAEAHAC)

Keywords

• Management consulting
• Supply chain consulting
• Operational strategy
• Innovation execution
• Data analytics consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: DBI Network generates revenue through professional consulting engagements delivered by its network of member firms, advisors, and technical specialists. Services span operational strategy, product and service innovation, supply chain transformation, and data science and analytics. The network model allows coordination of expertise across multiple specialties for complex client engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DBI Network is a global consulting network that delivers professional services in operational strategy, product and service innovation, supply chain transformation, and data science/analytics. It coordinates seven connected member firms, technical experts, and independent advisors to deliver integrated enterprise consulting engagements spanning footprint optimization, strategic partnerships, innovation execution, supply chain redesign, BI, automation, and AI/ML-driven business insight.

Product overview

DBI Network is a global consulting network comprised of highly specialized firms, technical experts, and industry-leading independent advisors. The network operates as a platform-plus-partners model where the core DBI Network coordinates seven connected firms offering distinct consulting services: HK Management Partners (supply chain strategy), Nile (human-centered design), FuseIQ (brand and innovation strategy), Contact Center 411 (customer service operations), Inti Consulting (Latin American staffing and data analytics), KPI Solutions (distribution design and operations), and SCPI (supply chain planning and fulfillment). These firms collaborate to deliver integrated solutions across operational strategy, product and service innovation, supply chain transformation, and data science and analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Operational Strategy Consulting Consulting engagements helping enterprise clients achieve long-term strategic goals and develop capabilities including global/national footprint, strategic partnerships, talent acquisition, and systems and technology enablement.
• Innovation Execution Consulting Consulting engagements supporting ideation, development, introduction, scale-up, and end-of-life management of innovative products and services for enterprise clients.
• Supply Chain Transformation Consulting Consulting engagements capturing enterprise value through organization, redesign, and end-to-end optimization of supply chain resources, practices, and technologies.
• Data Science and Analytics Consulting Consulting engagements delivering data engineering, business intelligence (BI), automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to drive business insight across client operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved OTIF (On Time In Full) from 75% to 98% for printing and packaging client
• +8 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HK Management PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain strategy and transformation firm that helps global companies transform their strategies and operating models. Specializes in global manufacturing strategy, footprint transformation, and post-merger integration. Contact: Hans Kuehn ([email protected]).
• NilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic design consultancy focused on human-centered design, experience development and implementation. Uses Design Thinking methodology for product/service innovation and customer experience optimization. Won Cannes Lions Gold Award for cardless payment system. Contact: Kirsty Bell ([email protected]).
• FuseIQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategy, transformation, and management consultancy helping build prominent brands. Drives transformation through strategic clarity, breakthrough opportunities, and mission-aligned organizations. Integrates brand, innovation, strategy, and culture. Contact: Ethan Dulsky ([email protected]).
• Contact Center 411coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting firm focused on customer contact operations and support capabilities. Brings expertise in digital transformation, workforce optimization, and customer experience redesign. Partners have experience from agent to senior executive levels. Contact: Brian Golden ([email protected]).
• Inti ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American staffing firm focused on advanced talent and data analytics experts. Provides expertise in finance, supply chain, procurement, and data analytics. Helps clients reduce costs and improve flexibility through access to Latin American talent. Founder: Diego Montes ([email protected]).
• KPI SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork strategy, distribution design, and operations consulting firm. Offers custom-engineered solutions for logistics and distribution infrastructure combining analytics, 300+ years operations experience, and proven methodology. Contact: Ned Bauhof ([email protected]).
• SCPI (Supply Chain Process Improvement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocused provider of supply chain planning, consulting and analytical services. Helps companies streamline supply chain processes to maximize profitability, capacity utilization, and service. Specializes in supply chain network design, SIOP, and inventory optimization. Contact: Ty Getz ([email protected]).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• McKinsey & Company: Global strategy and operations consulting leader. Comparable to DBI as a top-tier provider of operational strategy, supply chain, and transformation advisory to enterprise clients across industries.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Global management consultancy with deep operations, supply chain, and digital transformation practices. Directly comparable to DBI's strategy + operational transformation focus, but at vastly greater scale.
• Bain & Company: Global management consultancy specializing in strategy, operations, and transformation. Closely comparable to DBI's blend of operational strategy, innovation, and supply chain work for enterprise clients.
• Accenture: Global professional services firm combining strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. Comparable to DBI's end-to-end transformation + data/AI implementation offering, with similar enterprise sales motion.

Direct peers

• Alvarez & Marsal: Operations and turnaround consulting firm with strong supply chain and performance improvement practices. Comparable to DBI's operational strategy and supply chain transformation focus for industrial and consumer clients.
• Oliver Wyman: Global management consulting firm focused on operations, strategy, and risk. Comparable to DBI's vertical-specialized, operations-led consulting model with similar enterprise GTM motion.
• West Monroe Partners: Operations and technology consultancy serving industrial, consumer, and healthcare clients. Comparable to DBI's blend of supply chain, digital transformation, and industry-specific consulting delivered via senior teams.
• Huron Consulting Group: Operations and transformation consultancy serving healthcare, industrial, and education clients. Comparable to DBI's project-based, vertical-specialized consulting model and similar mid-tier scale.
• Slalom: Consultancy focused on business transformation, technology, and analytics across industries. Comparable to DBI's mix of strategy consulting and data/AI implementation with a network-style delivery model.
• North Highland: Management and operations consultancy with strong supply chain, customer, and digital practices. Comparable to DBI as a mid-sized, agile alternative to top-tier strategy firms serving enterprise transformation mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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