Sharing in Growth (SiG) is thrilled to be recognised in Consultancy.uk’s Top Consulting Firms in the UK 2026 ranking, achieving Gold in the Manufacturing category, Silver in Operations and Silver in Lean & Six Sigma.
The annual ranking is one of the most closely watched benchmarks in the UK consulting industry, drawing on a survey of clients and consultants alongside a detailed capabilities assessment. Over 1,400 firms are judged on their advisory and implementation expertise, their track record of delivering successful projects, industry recognition, and the strength of their thought leadership.
This year, more than 500 consulting firms were assessed for the Manufacturing, Operations and Lean & Six Sigma categories, with only 15 firms achieving Gold status in manufacturing, 5 awarded Silver in both Operations and Lean & Six Sigma, placing SiG firmly among the country’s most trusted names in the sector.
What this means for Sharing in Growth
For SiG, a business built specifically around the needs of UK manufacturers, the recognition carries a lot of weight.
We work hands-on with production lines, supply chains, engineering teams and leadership teams to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality and operational performance.
But sustainable transformation takes more than improving processes. It requires the right leadership, behaviours and capability to make those improvements stick.
That’s why developing leadership is such an important part of our approach. By working alongside leaders and their teams – from the boardroom to the shop floor – we help businesses build the confidence, capability and ownership needed to lead change and sustain it for the long term.
Our practical, embedded approach is precisely what the ranking’s methodology sets out to recognise: real-world expertise, working collaboratively with clients to create lasting business improvement.
Achieving Gold and Silver rankings in the same year, across three categories, is a strong signal of the consistency and calibre of SiG’s work.
Congratulations to every consultancy firm that featured in the rankings!
For Manufacturing, Operations and Lean & Six Sigma
“It is a great achievement and a source of independent recognition for everyone associated with Sharing in Growth to be named among the UK’s leading consultancy firms and recognised for our expertise in Operations, Manufacturing, Lean and Six Sigma.
Alongside some of the world’s most prestigious consulting brands, Sharing in Growth has built on its recognition as one of the UK’s top consultancies.”
Malcolm James, CEO of Sharing in Growth
Do you want to see why Sharing in Growth has been acknowledged with Gold and Silver awards for Manufacturing, Lean & Six Sigma and Operations?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Top Consulting Firms in the UK 2026 ranking?
It is an annual ranking produced by Consultancy.uk that identifies the UK’s leading consultancy firms across different specialisms, based on a survey of clients and consultants combined with a capabilities assessment. More than 1,400 consulting firms were assessed across different categories for the latest edition of Top Consulting Firms.
How are firms assessed for the ranking?
Firms are evaluated on their advisory and implementation expertise, track record of delivering successful projects, industry recognition, and the quality of their thought leadership within a given category.
Why does this ranking matter for manufacturers choosing a consultancy?
It offers independent validation based on client experience and peer assessment, rather than marketing claims alone, helping manufacturers identify consultancies with a genuine, proven track record in transformation work.
