Operational Improvements

Using the World Class Manufacturing Pyramid, as the basis for our approach. We work with your organization to determine the "current state" and how strong your foundation is. We then use the same pyramid to build a detailed plan for the "future state" and assist your organization to move towards World Class. This is a proven, simple method to bring your organization to the next level of Operational Excellence.


World Class Manufacturng
Integrated Supplier Pull System
Voice of the Customer / QFD
Self Learning Organization
JIT Production
Supplier / Customer Partnerships
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Cell Manufacturing
Economic Order Quantities
Supplier Management
SMED
Poka Yoke
Autonomous Maintenance 
SPC
Capacity Planning
Structured Bill of Materials
Formal Root Cause Analysis
Eliminating MUDA
Integrated SFM
Visual Factory
Preventive Maintenance
In-line quality inspection
Inventory Management Program
Top Management Vision
Basic Problem Solving Techniques
Work Standards and Specifications
Production SFM
Production Loss Tracking
Planned Maintenance
Final Product Inspection
Short Interval Control
> 80% Implemented
> 40% < 80% Implemented
< 40% Implemented
Inventory Management Program
Top Management Vision
Basic Problem Solving Techniques
Work Standards and Specifications
Production SFM
Production Loss Tracking
Planned Maintenance
Final Product Inspection
Short Interval Control
> 80% Implemented
> 40% < 80% Implemented
< 40% Implemented
Capacity Planning
Structured Bill of Materials
Formal Root Cause Analysis
Eliminating MUDA
Integrated SFM
Visual Factory
Preventive Maintenance
In-line quality inspection
Inventory Management Program
Top Management Vision
Basic Problem Solving Techniques
Work Standards and Specifications
Production SFM
Production Loss Tracking
Planned Maintenance
Final Product Inspection
Short Interval Control
> 80% Implemented
> 40% < 80% Implemented
< 40% Implemented
Cell Manufacturing
Economic Order Quantities
Supplier Management
SMED
Poka Yoke
Autonomous Maintenance 
SPC
Capacity Planning
Structured Bill of Materials
Formal Root Cause Analysis
Eliminating MUDA
Integrated SFM
Visual Factory
Preventive Maintenance
In-line quality inspection
Inventory Management Program
Top Management Vision
Basic Problem Solving Techniques
Work Standards and Specifications
Production SFM
Production Loss Tracking
Planned Maintenance
Final Product Inspection
Short Interval Control
> 80% Implemented
> 40% < 80% Implemented
< 40% Implemented
JIT Production
Supplier / Customer Partnerships
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Cell Manufacturing
Economic Order Quantities
Supplier Management
SMED
Poka Yoke
Autonomous Maintenance 
SPC
Capacity Planning
Structured Bill of Materials
Formal Root Cause Analysis
Eliminating MUDA
Integrated SFM
Visual Factory
Preventive Maintenance
In-line quality inspection
Inventory Management Program
Top Management Vision
Basic Problem Solving Techniques
Work Standards and Specifications
Production SFM
Production Loss Tracking
Planned Maintenance
Final Product Inspection
Short Interval Control
> 80% Implemented
> 40% < 80% Implemented
< 40% Implemented
Integrated Supplier Pull System
Voice of the Customer / QFD
Self Learning Organization
JIT Production
Supplier / Customer Partnerships
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Cell Manufacturing
Economic Order Quantities
Supplier Management
SMED
Poka Yoke
Autonomous Maintenance 
SPC
Capacity Planning
Structured Bill of Materials
Formal Root Cause Analysis
Eliminating MUDA
Integrated SFM
Visual Factory
Preventive Maintenance
In-line quality inspection
Inventory Management Program
Top Management Vision
Basic Problem Solving Techniques
Work Standards and Specifications
Production SFM
Production Loss Tracking
Planned Maintenance
Final Product Inspection
Short Interval Control
> 80% Implemented
> 40% < 80% Implemented
< 40% Implemented
World Class Manufacturng
World Class Manufacturng
Integrated Supplier Pull System
Voice of the Customer / QFD
Self Learning Organization
JIT Production
Supplier / Customer Partnerships
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Cell Manufacturing
Economic Order Quantities
Supplier Management
SMED
Poka Yoke
Autonomous Maintenance 
SPC
Capacity Planning
Structured Bill of Materials
Formal Root Cause Analysis
Eliminating MUDA
Integrated SFM
Visual Factory
Preventive Maintenance
In-line quality inspection
Inventory Management Program
Top Management Vision
Basic Problem Solving Techniques
Work Standards and Specifications
Production SFM
Production Loss Tracking
Planned Maintenance
Final Product Inspection
Short Interval Control
> 80% Implemented
> 40% < 80% Implemented
< 40% Implemented
"A good plan executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week."
-General Patton

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Our Satisfied Clients

“Your guys know both mining and maintenance, which is a great combination.”

My experience with Dan and his approach to Maintenance Effectiveness was a learning experience that was enjoyable and also very enlightening.

HME Mine Superintendent

Africa

“With your help, our maintenance department is really focused on what really matters.”

My experience with Dan and his approach to Maintenance Effectiveness was a learning experience that was enjoyable and also very enlightening.

Mine Maintenance Manager

Mexico

“The one-on-one coaching of our supervisors greatly improved maintenance performance.”

My experience with Dan and his approach to Maintenance Effectiveness was a learning experience that was enjoyable and also very enlightening.

Glass Plant Manager

Pennsylvania

“We had a different idea of what the maintenance pyramid was used for, after training, it became very clear how the blocks are linked together.”

My experience with Dan and his approach to Maintenance Effectiveness was a learning experience that was enjoyable and also very enlightening.

Worldwide Glass Manufacturer

Director of OPEX

“All of my plants are very complimentary of your efforts to help us improve.”

My experience with Dan and his approach to Maintenance Effectiveness was a learning experience that was enjoyable and also very enlightening.

SVP, Automotive

LATAM

“I have known Dan for over 10 years now, he really understands mining and the effects it has on maintenance.”

My experience with Dan and his approach to Maintenance Effectiveness was a learning experience that was enjoyable and also very enlightening.

VP of Mine Operations

Africa / Mexico

“I was really surprised at what these guys found during the analysis of our mine maintenance operations at 2 of our mine sites.”

My experience with Dan and his approach to Maintenance Effectiveness was a learning experience that was enjoyable and also very enlightening.

Corporate Head of Mine Maintenance

Mexico

“I was really surprised how dirty these guys would get working alongside of my crews.”

My experience with Dan and his approach to Maintenance Effectiveness was a learning experience that was enjoyable and also very enlightening.

Superintendent of Mine Engineering

Africa

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