Keto Smart Pool — Connected Water Intelligence at Scale
Standing up a flexible manufacturing and procurement ecosystem so an IoT pool start-up could scale nationally without sacrificing quality or cash discipline.
Challenge
Keto Smart Pool developed an AI-enabled chemistry monitoring system but lacked the manufacturing footprint to meet preorder demand. With inventory capital tight, the founders needed a turnkey path to produce smart skids, sensors, and control hubs while managing electronics volatility and seasonal demand swings.
Engagement Highlights
ROI Consulting architected a mixed-model flow that paired modular subassemblies with outsourced board production. We rationalized SKUs, designed packaging for parcel shipping, and created demand signals that synchronized e-commerce orders, service partner installs, and after-market kits.
- Implemented design-for-manufacture reviews and accelerated UL / NSF certification cycles.
- Negotiated consignment terms with EMS partners to buffer silicon lead times without tying up cash.
- Built a digital twin of the production line to scenario-test capacity investments and fulfillment SLAs.
Workstreams
- Product Architecture & BOMTranslated R&D lab builds into a production-ready bill of materials, validated alternate electronics suppliers, and version-controlled firmware releases.
- Contract Manufacturer EnablementSelected and onboarded a dual-source EMS/box-build network, establishing quality plans, gateway inspections, and demand-driven ramp profiles.
- Launch ReadinessStaged pilot production, executed PFMEA-driven process audits, and formalized customer-support feedback loops for continuous improvement.
Outcomes
Scaling Blueprint
The resulting operating model features quarterly S&OP, vendor managed inventory for critical MCU chipsets, and an install partner enablement kit that preserves customer experience as volumes expand. Keto Smart Pool now sustains a 97% on-time delivery rate while funding growth through improved margin and inventory turns.