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Results Realized by Our Clients 

Results are in the "eye of the beholder" and directly influenced by each organization’s ability to "absorb change".  The rate of change for each organization will be governed in each engagement by – management’s commitment, the complexity of the issues and the time horizon in which the change must be completed. 

The sense of urgency to change is directly related to the "threat to existence" felt by the organization.  When there isn't an immediate threat  - strong financial position, but we want to be better - the process of change will usually take longer than one in which the threat is immediate - cash flow is negative and the lenders are at the door!  Unfortunately, as in many situations, it is far easier to avoid the commitment if there is not a threat to ones existence. 

Clearly defining the time available to complete the change is essential to achieve desired results.  Without management’s TOTAL commitment to the change process – no matter how significant the opportunity – success is “a wish” not a “planned for result”.  Should you want more information on the following examples of "real results", please contact us using this Information Request Form.

Examples of the results achieved by our clients -

Signage Systems Company

          >  $15 Million Growing to $50 Million

               >    Strong regional presence with National/Special Industury Customers

               >    Order size from < $500 to $2+ Million projects

 Element  of  Success                 Before        After  1  Yr          
   Schedule Adherence       +/- 40%     +/- 5%
   Inventory Levels     $2+ Million < $ 1 Million
   Support Staff          35       35
   Gross Margin       < 30%     > 40%

              

Heavy Equipment Manufacturer

               >   $50 Million is Sales

               >   225 Employees

               >   4 Product Families with 3 - 4 Models per Family

     Elements of Success                       Before        After 9 Months      
   Production Throughtput Cycle Time        6 Weeks          4 Day
   Production Lot Size  150 or 6 Weeks        1 Day
   Inspection Staff           13          2
   Machine Set Up       2 to 3 Hrs      < 10 Minutes

 

Household Goods Manufacturer

           >   $60 Million is Sales

             >   200+ Employees

             >   3 Plant Operation

  Element of Success                                  Before         After 9 Months 
   Production Throughput Cycle Time  3 to 4 Weeks       4 Days
   Finished Goods Inventory  1 ++ Million  < $75,000
   Time to Market  5+ Months  6 to 8 Weeks
   Work Rules  Strict Single Task  Flex Multi Task

Food Products Company   

               >  $45 Million in Sales

               >  3 Shift Operation

               >  Old Multi Story Plant  

Elements of Success                              Before               After 9 Months     
   Product Strategy  Broad Offerings    Narrow Focus
   Inventory  $ 4.2 Million   < $1.2 Million
   Operating Shifts           3              2
   Production Throughput Cycle Time    10 to 12 Days       2 to 3 Days

   

 Should you want more information on the following examples of "real results", please contact us using this Information Request Form.