RAILTEX INTERVIEW SPECIAL: Ed Johnson ~ Why Fishbone?

Q. What is Fishbone?

Fishbone is a new business efficiency consultancy focused on building sustained growth and facilitating "step changes" in revenue and profitability. Its people are experienced and innovative professionals from diverse backgrounds such as transportation, aerospace, telecoms and life sciences, operations and production management, engineering, finance, M&A, legal and sales and marketing.
Fishbone develops unique and innovative propositions for clients. Across the various roles and projects that Fishbone teams have been involved with, we have always worked to provide value for money in all areas of each business. As you can see from our case studies, innovations and change management are at the heart of what we do. Each member of Fishbone brings a unique experience to the team.

By engaging Fishbone, clients receive solutions which meet their existing needs. Using the vehicles of Fishbone Discovery and Fishbone In-Depth services client can gain valuable insight into how customers see their business performance, products and services.

Fishbone tailor solutions to all budgets and seek to form long-term relationships with clients to become trusted business partners.

Ed Johnson, Director and Co-founder said "Our clients are genuinely surprised by the knowledge inside Fishbone teams and their abilities to deploy solutions which add such value. We take pride in our client service and the value we can add to a business"

Q. Which solutions does Fishbone provide for Rail Companies?

Train Operating Companies

Fishbone is recognised by Operators in providing competent verification of vehicle engineering change; effectively demonstrating that modifications, process and rule changes or validation process meet required regulatory standards.

Rolling stock vehicle leasing companies

Fishbone provides timely and value for money assessments of assets, new build evaluations and retaining asset value through validation of maintenance standards.

Heavy maintainers, overhaulers & refurbishment companies

Fishbone provides expert project management ensuring detailed and complex engineering is completed on time and to budget. Risk management process is a key Fishbone solution.
Fishbone has a wealth of experience to support clients gaining supplier accreditation recognised by UK Operators. We offer cost effective certification of maintenance, repairs, refurbishment and engineering change.

Manufacturers, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) & suppliers

Fishbone offers validation of new designs and systems, replacement components, and interoperability components across a whole range of vehicle types.

Industry bodies

Fishbone provides expert advice across a range of vehicles, and related areas, to support and credibly interact with UK and European industry bodies.

Fishbone ~ demonstrating compliance & assuring value for money