Streamlining procurement for a growing design studio

Child Stewart Designs is an established and renowned interiors design studio experiencing rapid growth, driven by a successful large-scale project and a surge in new client opportunities. As the studio expanded, the team recognised the need to refine their procurement processes to maintain efficiency and quality at scale.

The Challenge

With complex projects underway, Child Stewart Designs faced increasing demands on their procurement systems. The goal was clear — to streamline procurement operations without disrupting the creative flow of the studio.

Our Approach

We partnered with Child Stewart Designs to build a more robust, scalable procurement framework that could evolve with their growth:

Procurement Systems Review: Conducted a full audit of existing workflows to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

Software Implementation: Recommended and implemented Programa, a leading procurement platform tailored for design studios.

Training & Integration: Oversaw team training to ensure smooth adoption and consistent use across projects.

Process Optimisation: Standardised sourcing, ordering, and approval processes to reduce manual workload and improve transparency.

Ongoing Support: Continued partnership providing specialist advice, troubleshooting, and refinement as the studio scales further.

The Results

Seamless procurement: A unified system now manages all sourcing and ordering, increasing accuracy and efficiency.

Empowered team: Staff are confident using the new tools, with clear processes supporting their workflow.

Time saved: Automation and clarity have reduced administrative time, freeing the team to focus on creative delivery.

Future-ready foundation: The studio now has a scalable procurement system to support continued growth and large-scale projects with ease.