LEAN

A blend of lean based on the Toyota methods combined with the Danaher business systems designed to engage and unleash your potential

LEAN OEE & TPM

OEE was invented in the 1960s by the Japanese pioneer and creator of the Total Productive Maintenance system, Seiichi Nakajima.

QUALITY

Design implementation maintenance of - ISO9001 - TS16949 - VDA6 - EN9100  - We cover everything you will need to gain accreditation / certification we can also incorporate  Environmental and Health & Safety    ISO 14001  - ISO 18001  Now  45001

SIX SIGMA

We use a blend of tools methods & techniques that was 1st introduced by Motorola and now utilised to drive improvements based on DMAIC 

 Training Certification 

Lean is practitioner level banding and Six Sigma is Belt based, all require exam & more advanced grades require evidence based on the job assessment  - ROI / payback is within months not  years

AIAG - Core Tools

We can support train & coach you in the use of  FMEA - APQP - PPAP - SPC - MSA - 8D , we can cover all this requirement and manage  all aspects of  NPI ,  FTEP , STA

Automotive

We have supported at every level from the assembly plant through design & procurement to storage and stocking policy including racking line side part presentation, internal & external logistics and supplier development, From training std work, creating the FMEA's & VSM's calculating manning levels & stock reorder points to improving suppliers to achieve the ramp up in demand whilst maintaining quality and cost. process optimisation aligned to ERP MRP  systems,business integration utilising robotics & AI for repetitive tasks & linking systems to Oracle or SAP  

TS16949 / ISO 9001 audits 

Utilities

We have supported in Gas Electricity and water both clean & waste for some of the major providers and there delivery partners including the sub contractors Everything From training the performance excellence teams, Creating integrated planning & scheduling, establishing job types codes and standard timings, root cause problem solving, ensuring suppliers deliver to SLA's. TPM for assets such as sub stations, new ways of working Drones for line's, Fleet management, Obeya room for management of all sub contractors

Aerospace

We have supported with organising the Aircraft checks to optimise the availability, Hangar & Pan layout including all the tools and equipment / staging to increase quality and productivity. Spare stocking & returns to ensure availability and reduce AOG requirements, Root cause problem solving introduced Daily stand ups. Opetermised the Touch down to take off process, unload and load cargo fuel and food. Cleaning and preparation.                           Aircraft parts manufacturing productivity & quality improvements inc cost downs, ground handling equipment logistic support.

Supply chains

We have supported the NHS with the supply chain ensuring that the products are available as and when required,designed the new TOM for onboarding new suppliers along with metrics and dashboard,

Established JIT plants for electronic manufacturers with europe along with the milk runs and packaging specs, Designed the reverse logistics for a large automotive supplier.

Optimised the delivery for large fabric manufacturer to reduce the cost per KG for shipping.

Manufacturing

Clients include manufacturers of Pressed body parts,Exhaust car & motorbike, air filters,Cookers & Ovens,Digital Printers, laser printers, Printed circuit boards, Ink manufacturers, Heat Exchangers, Car part assemblies, Aircraft service tools and equipment, Air Brake Manufacturers - remanufacturers, engine remanufacturers, Modular restrooms, Solar storage and converters, Heat pumps, Refrigeration pumps, Plastic & rubber injection moldings, UPVC window manufacturing,aircraft turbine manufacturers,Foundry smelting plant etc...

Health Care 

NHS - Health service defining patient pathways to optimise the journey from arrival to discharge, Lean training within the various departments, Development of standard work and daily standups including communication cells aligned to RCPS CAPA, 

Supporting a Large UK Pharmacy with parenteral nutrition oncology manufacturing and supply chain - Compounding to GMP requirements,

Supported Track & Trace during Covid, Continuous improvement of the NHS Supply Chain operating model including the delivery and performance of its Category Towers and Logistics and Supporting Technology Services.

Electronics

Developed and delivered the Target Operating model covering 24/7  traffic management full product portfolio of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and solutions  rolled out training and daily stand ups metrics & RCPS vehicle tracking & optimisation, lean basics.

Supported a large Oven manufacturer with inventory management, and productivity quality & delivery within the press shop. 

Supported Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner specialising in end-to-end procurement, manufacture and supply chain solutions with the establishment of there  offshore manufacturing facility in Czech Republic

Foundry 

Supported a west midlands based iron foundry and forge with quality and delivery challenges they were experiencing with hydraulic valves & actuator bodies.

Supported with the Hazard analysis and rectification of an entire Titanium foundry and forge, established OEE, Worked with the maintenance and operations team to get TPM started, supported procurement & planning with inventory management, Facilitated the strategy - policy deployment along with measures and metrics to drive the company forward on a 3 year plan.   

Specialty Group 

Munitions to increase productivity and quality 

Submarine Manufacturing reducing the complexity of the engineering specifications and translating to shop floor language / work instructions.                                         

Chemical Led a large cost reduction by condensing the manufacturing base from 17 to 11 sites for a large global group.                                                                                                         Ftse 100 developed a lean process for a large  company  to create its annual reports