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Operational Excellence Consulting

Turn improvement into how your plant runs—every day.

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Proven Expertise in Driving Operational Excellence

With decades of experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies, we have streamlined countless operations, driving millions in cost savings and measurable performance improvements. The expertise of our operational excellence consultants ensures processes are optimized for efficiency, waste is minimized, and organizations achieve sustainable, long-term success. 

  • Thousands of client-focused projects completed, delivering tailored solutions
  • Powered by 60 experienced experts with extensive industry and operational excellence experience
  • Generated millions in tangible cost savings for clients
  • 90% referral-based practice, a testament to client trust and satisfaction

Empowering Your Business with Tailored, Results-Driven Solutions

CBS leverages internal expertise and client capabilities to create a best value solution for our clients. We bring:

  • Experienced leadership teams with balanced skillsets
  • Customized solutions or processes for every company and challenge
  • Seamless integration with your people and business culture 
  • Measurable improvement gains in minimal time 
  • Knowledge transfer that ensures ongoing success

How We Get Results

Find

  • Rapid scan of goals, KPIs, behaviors, and routines
  • Baseline flow, OEE, quality, delivery, and inventory
  • Identify bottlenecks and high-impact opportunities

Fix

  • Stand up a simple management system (tiered huddles, visual boards)
  • Standard work and problem-solving (A3/PDCA) on live issues
  • Line balance, changeover reduction (SMED), and flow improvements

Sustain

  • Leader standard work and coaching cadence
  • Routine audits and KPI reviews to hold the gains
  • Capability transfer so teams own the system

Operational Excellence Consulting Case Studies

Operational Excellence: Eliminating Waste and Increasing Shop Capacity

Situation

Throughput constrained by frequent changeovers

Action

SMED events, standard work, visual management

Results

Throughput +12%, Changeover −28%

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Operational Excellence: Enterprise Program with Green & Black Belt Training

Situation

Low OEE and recurring quality issues

Action

Loss analysis, A3 coaching, first-piece verification

Results

OEE +7 pts, Scrap −15%

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Operational Excellence: 275% Throughput Increase via Synchronous Scheduling

Situation

Micro-stops and unstable delivery

Action

Daily management boards, escalation path, line balance

Results

Micro-stops −20%, OTIF +6 pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is OpEx different from Lean?

OpEx makes Lean the way the plant runs—every day. It connects strategy to daily work and keeps improvements from slipping back.

How long does it take?

Most sites see measurable improvement in 8–12 weeks on a pilot line or value stream.

How do you make results stick?

We install simple routines—tiered huddles, visual boards, leader standard work—and coach teams while fixing live problems.

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Get a quick read on where to start and what to fix first.

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Op Ex Deliverables

  • Strategic Deployment
  • CIM review and impression
  • Develop and Deploy OpEx Operating System
  • Rapid value capture
  • Lean
  • Waste Elimination
  • Takt, Flow, Pull
  • VS Mapping
  • Visual Management & Control System
  • Six Sigma
  • Quality Management Systems
  • New Product Development
  • Strategy Deployment
  • Rapid Business Transformation

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