Our clients call when they perceive an operational opportunity or are faced with a new challenge in the areas of engineering, manufacturing and distribution. The most common opportunities for improvement are:

		Poor response time on orders and shipments Lengthy or unacceptable cycle times Excessive inventories and under-utilization of equipment The need to get more work done with the same or smaller headcount The need to streamline and improve control of documents, drawings, and paperwork The need to rethink logistics strategies, facility missions, and locations The need to better manage parallel improvement programs
		The desire to improve organizational effectiveness The desire for independent advice in deciding what and who must change The need to determine why, when, where, and how changes will occur The desire to define roles of organizations Lack of integration of organizational changes with other change initiatives A need to assess skills and plan for skill development The need to improve communication during times of change
		The need to upgrade information systems: CAD, PDM, EDMS, Workflow ERP, MRP-II, MES, Data Collection, EDI WMS, Bar Coding, Transportation Management, EDI The need to replace or upgrade primary computer systems The need to install computer systems with fresh thinking and improved work methods Uncertainty over the payback potential of new technologies and applications Difficulty in choosing among commercial software products The need to integrate various software, hardware, data and networks Lack of specifications and benchmarks to guide the purchase and development of computer systems
		The desire to convert to cellular manufacturing The need to consolidate or relocate operations, plants or distribution centers Need to rapidly expand facilities to support growth or new products Time and schedule pressures on major projects Uncertainty over the timing and phasing of major investments in facilities and equipment A desire to benchmark and establish best practices in facilities and operating methods

To get a better idea of how we could help your company, see our Consulting Services section, where we detail our services and experience. Or look at our Typical Projects page, to see how we have helped others.