Operations Consulting

Operations improvement is a continuous activity. Planning and evaluating facilities, Measuring operational effectiveness, and Improving their performance is the path to higher productivity and cost effectiveness. We offer a variety of services to improve your operational productivity:

• Facility Planning - Capacity studies, plant layout, strategic planning and facility expansions
• Productivity Improvement - Down time studies, set up time reduction, waste reduction / yield improvement, improved labor output, line balancing and lean manufacturing
• Scheduling and Inventory Control - Demand flow technology, production planning, optimal run schedules, inventory reduction and materials management
• Warehousing and Distribution - Storage space, loading, warehouse layouts, transportation and deliveries
• Work Measurement - Labor standards, time study, methods improvement and cost routings
• Project Implementation - Program management and project engineering
• Quality Programs - SPC, ISO 9000 support and related quality programs
• And More - Simulation, equipment testing, ergonomics and personnel placement

Professional Activities Support

Even well run professional staffs sometimes have resource issues. We've worked with clients to:

• Address technical support needs on a temporary basis
• Contract for a project team to provide resources in an 18 month, one-time situation
• Provide an individual to fill a vacant position during the hiring process
• Check a person's work performance for several months before making a decision to hire
• Set up a department or function on a long term basis to avoid hiring new people

We have hundreds of years of combined work experience that we can put to work for you. We offer a broad range of capabilities and provide proven expertise. We've worked in a number of industries and offer flexible contract arrangements