Impact Spotlight
Scaling a Controlled-Environment Agriculture Startup Through Operational Design and Supply-Chain Integration
Kadima Group developed a complete operational architecture for the company—designing manufacturing workflows, establishing supplier networks, creating costed bills of material, drafting standard operating procedures, building a financial model for profitability, and preparing investor-ready materials. The result was a scalable system capable of supporting national and international growth.
In partnertship with GSA (Global Strategic Alliance), Kadima is engaged with a promising controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) startup specializing in modular aquaponic farms, which proves to have strong initial demand but lacks the operational infrastructure to scale. Each farm unit is assembled differently, suppliers can change from project to project, and costs can fluctuate widely. Investors have expressed interest, but the company cannot demonstrate repeatability, ROI, or standardized financial projections.
Kadima Group has begun to map the full production process—from raw materials and prefabrication to assembly, installation, and ongoing operational support. Our initial assessment has revealed a critical need for manufacturing standardization, supply-chain consolidation, and clearly defined processes that will allow the company to scale efficiently.
We are developing a detailed, costed bill of materials (BOM) that identifies every component required for a complete farm system. From there, Kadima will create a supplier sourcing strategy, securing relationships with dependable providers for pumps, filters, LED lighting, aeration systems, steel framing, water management components, and IoT monitoring equipment.
Manufacturing workflows will be redesigned to allow for modular assembly, reducing installation time and improving consistency across units. Additionally, standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be written for assembly, startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting—transforming the product from a custom-built solution into a repeatable, commercially scalable model.
A financial framework will follow that will define unit pricing, production cost, installation expense, and expected ROI for both the company and its customers. This model is essential to investor conversations and channel partnerships.
Kadima has prepared presentation materials and a due-diligence pack that supports the company in articulating its value proposition to investors, community partners, and international development organizations. With scalable processes, improved margins, and a solid strategic foundation, the startup will position itself to grow into a national leader in modular agriculture systems.