Our Leadership
Passionate. Practical. Proven.
The people behind The Idea Smith—turning manufacturing challenges into competitive advantages.
Nimish Dave
Founder & Principal Consultant
With 20+ years of experience across Indian and international manufacturing, Nimish founded The Idea Smith in 2013 to bring practical operational excellence to SMEs. A B.Tech in Textile Engineering from Bombay, he's led 55+ transformations across sectors, with deep expertise in lean systems, turnaround strategies, and capability building.
"My passion is seeing the transformation not just in metrics, but in people. When a shop floor operator proudly shows me the improvements they've made—that's what drives me."
Karan Sharma
Manager, Digital Transformation
Karan leads the charge in integrating smart tech with manufacturing reality. With 10 years of experience in digital systems, he's certified in Industry 4.0 and Lean Digital Integration. Karan excels at bridging the gap between digital tools and floor-level impact, delivering scalable, cost-effective tech that serves the shopfloor—not the IT department.
"Technology should serve the business, not the other way around. That first 'aha' moment when a client sees real-time shop floor data—that never gets old."
T. Prabhu
Manager, Operations Excellence
With 18 years of lean implementation across industries, Prabhu brings unmatched depth in productivity, quality, and lead-time transformation—especially in textile and apparel manufacturing. He builds systems that are simple, sustainable, and powerful for SMEs.
"Manufacturing excellence isn't complicated. It's doing the basics—exceptionally well. Helping factories go from chaos to control is what inspires me."
Hrishi Dave
Data Analyst & Financial Transformation Expert
Hrishi Dave bridges the worlds of finance and operations. With a strong foundation in financial analysis, valuation, and risk management, he specializes in financial transformation—helping businesses unlock hidden value by aligning financial systems with operational excellence. This unique blend of shop-floor discipline and financial acumen allows him to transform raw data into strategic decisions—delivering measurable gains in profitability, cash flow, and efficiency.
"I love bringing order to chaos. For me, financial transformation isn't just about spreadsheets—it's about helping companies turn fragmented numbers into a clear story, and messy operations into sustainable growth."
Manish Kumar
Senior Consultant – Apparel & Textiles
Manish brings 12 years of on-ground experience in apparel manufacturing, with deep expertise in sewing operations, line balancing, and quality at source. His roots in factories like Arvind Mills give him a real-world understanding of how to help Indian manufacturers compete globally.
"The apparel industry faces margin pressure and global heat. I help Indian factories win through systems—not shortcuts."
Our Track Record
Results that speak louder than words
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