Business Issue A global supplier of industrial vehicles and portable electric power units recognized the need to combine four manufacturing locations — all operating well below capacity — into one manufacturing location in order to maximize their return on capital and minimize production impact caused by large demand fluctuations within each location. Total revenue being generated by … [Read more...]
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Hydration Product Manufacturer Struggled with Significant Growth and Demand
Business Issue A specialized international premium manufacturer of hydration products was experiencing significant growth and struggling to keep pace with demand. Approach Used Flow Consulting conducted a one-day assessment, which identified major opportunities for capacity gains and waste reduction with no investment. This "snapshot" demonstrated to the client the value of an "outside look" … [Read more...]
Oil Producer’s Equipment Replacement Increased Duration of Maintenance Turnaround
Business Issue An oil producer was in need of a major capital equipment replacement, which would have caused a costly extension to the duration of a planned maintenance turnaround. The total time for the turnaround needed to be re-planned and the execution managed to ensure the turnaround completed within the budgeted time. Approach Used The Flow Consulting team addressed the problem in three … [Read more...]
Reducing Quality-Related Customer Complaints
Business Issue A producer of rubber products for the O.E.M. marketplace needs to reduce quality-related customer complaints significantly by the end of 2015. Flow Consulting was asked to find a solution. Approach Used
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Structured an improvement-cycle using the DMAIC approach.
Worked with company leadership to build and train a cross-functional team to understand and … [Read more...]
Loss of Faith in Sourcing Director
Business Issue The president of a large industrial business had lost faith in the Sourcing Director, a person that the president had hired within the past six months. The president asked Flow Consulting to help find a replacement. Approach Used Flow Consulting reminded the president that he was responsible for the success of his hires. In addition, Flow Consulting implemented a coaching plan … [Read more...]
Inexperienced General Manager
Business Issue The new General Manager of a large family-owned home improvement business had no prior management experience, but the second generation owners had asked him to lead the business because of his drive and proven interpersonal skills. Approach Used Flow consultants began with an interview to ascertain the key leadership gaps, and scheduled weekly one-on-one visits to close those … [Read more...]
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