by Lynne Leslie | Aug 11, 2025 | News
In automotive manufacturing, the performance of your plant often depends less on your equipment and more on the people running it. At the center of it all are your supervisors—the frontline leaders responsible for translating strategy into action, minute by minute,... 
by Lynne Leslie | Sep 13, 2024 | Case Studies
SMED Case Study: Revitalizing Lean Manufacturing Focus Client Background An automotive supplier, after undergoing a merger, noticed a decline in Lean Manufacturing practices. The urgency of new product launches and daily customer demands overshawdowed the... 
by Lynne Leslie | Sep 13, 2024 | Case Studies
Training Enhancement and Mentoring System (TEaMS) Client: Metal Forming and Coating Manufacturer Client Background More operator turnover than ever before, with new operators coming from retail and hospitality industries. Loss of prior trainers due to retirement of... 
by Lynne Leslie | Sep 14, 2023 | Case Studies
Error Proof Job Set-up Goal: Error Proof Job Set-Up Client: Fortune 100 Manufacturer (125 employees) Problem / Situation Repeat customer complaints Economic penalties assessed by their customer for late/defective shipments Changes to manufacturing process had caused... 
by Lynne Leslie | Sep 14, 2023 | Case Studies
Growing Small Business Sales Goal: Grow sales of small business Client: Apparel Distributor (10 employees) Problem / Situation Company’s sales were flat for the prior three years. Key staff person was leaving The president was overwhelmed working day-to-day in the...