Austin Business Journal Award

Firefly Consulting Recognized for 11th Straight Year by Austin Business Journal

AUSTIN, TEXAS

Firefly Consulting has once again been named to the Austin Business Journal’s list of Top Women-Owned Businesses, marking its 11th consecutive year of recognition. This milestone comes as companies across industries face heightened cost pressures, shifting expectations, and the need to act decisively in a complex environment.

“Across every industry we’ve worked in this past year, whether facing cost pressures or scaling for growth, organizations are looking for efficiency, flexibility, and better use of data and technology,”said Kimberly Watson-Hemphill, President of Firefly Consulting. “Clients aren’t just looking for ideas. They want solutions they can put into practice, and they want to see progress quickly.”

Supporting Better Operations in a Changing Environment

Over the past year, Firefly has partnered with companies seeking to adjust to leaner budgets, resource constraints, and elevated performance demands. Many of these engagements have focused on driving measurable impact through improved process design, smarter planning, and better use of data. The emphasis has been on building practical solutions that help teams respond faster and deliver more value with less friction.

Client Success Stories

One manufacturer facing rising logistics costs and tight warehouse capacity brought in Firefly to assess shipping operations from end to end. The team identified actionable ways to reduce excess freight, streamline planning, and unlock capacity in existing space. Recommendations included consolidating redundant roles, bringing planning closer to execution, and optimizing warehouse layout. Whenfully implemented, the improvements will reduce reliance on external facilities and deliver annual savings of over $2 million, while improving responsiveness and turnaround times.

In another engagement, Firefly supported a fast-growing health organization looking to improve service delivery and performance metrics. With strong leadership and a collaborative culture in place, the client team was eager to bring more structure to everyday operations. Firefly delivered a set of prioritized recommendations to improve planning, clarify workflows, and strengthen data visibility. These changes helped the organization better align execution with its long-term goals.

Firefly also worked with a technology company preparing for the next phase of growth. The client sought to standardize key customer-facing processes while improving internal coordination. Firefly helped design a future-state process model, along with clear documentation tools, role definitions, and implementation guidance. The result was a more scalable foundation built for growth.

Built for What Comes Next

As conditions continue to evolve, Firefly remains focused on delivering results clients can build on. From cost reduction to improved planning and execution, the firm brings a practical, data-informed approach to every engagement. Whether the challenge is growth, efficiency, or adaptation, Firefly helps organizations move forward with clarity and control.