Tim Mason
“As a long-time Operations Manager, Lean Expert, and Consultant, I have learned that there is opportunity for improvement in every aspect of business. I have been fortunate to be able to provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for hundreds of companies that were seeking a competitive advantage in their industry.” 01 Industry Experience Aerospace & Defense […]
Supermarket Enables Reliable Flow of Components to a Single-Piece Flow Assembly Cell
Overview A CBS client manufactures extremely complex, high-tolerance products and operates in a very competitive market with high-delivery demands from its customers. The company was under severe cost pressures as profitability and cash flow were not meeting corporate expectations. Additionally, their backlog and their delinquencies were significantly increasing, such that the customer was considering offloading […]
Reducing Work Hazards, Developing Standard Work and Creating Additional Storage Capacity
A CBS client manufactures complex product and operates in a very competitive market with high delivery demands from its customers. Additionally, the company is under severe cost pressures as profitability and cash flow are not achieving the desired results.
Jorge Sandoval
“You don’t have to be great to start Lean, but you have to start to become great at Lean” 01 Industry Experience Aerospace and Defense Power Generation & Utilities Industrial Equipment, Construction Automotive Chemicals Textile Logistics and Distribution Non-Profit Government Electronics Metal Fabrication Consumer Products 02 Professional Experience Continuous Improvement Manager at ALPLA Group, Mexico […]
Rapid Modeling Reveals Gaps in Supply Chain
A CBS client machines complex engine components for commercial and military jet engines. This facility supplies critical-path final assembly parts and aftermarket spares inventories for worldwide distribution centers.
CBS Engages with Client for a Quick Four-week Return on Its Investment
A CBS client manufactures engineered-to-order, low volume, heavy steel fabrication and welded products with high delivery demands from its customers. The company was under severe cost pressures as profitability and cash flow were not achieving expected results. The client consistently missed labor estimates even though time observations indicated they were attainable. In addition, the client consistently experienced material cost overruns because key components or requirements were omitted during the estimating/quoting process.
Contract Demand ≠ Work Cell Capability
An electronics/defense organization located in Camden, NJ, was struggling to meet increasing customer demand. The client was the sole source for a critical classified component, and pressure to increase production throughput caused leaders to contact Competitive Business Solutions (CBS) to help solve the issue.
Joseph W. Devine
“CBS has the vision, passion and experience to bring solutions to healthcare in a way that is much more personal and intimate than other consulting firms. Healthcare is at a critical point and I’m thrilled to be able to work with executives and their organizations to define and support the strategies needed to be successful […]
Break Down the Walls: Enhancing Customer-Supplier Relationships
SOLUTION AREA: Operational Excellence, Leadership and Change Management
When we hear the phrase “Customer-Supplier Relationship,” the first thing they tend to think about is external suppliers. We find that regardless of industry, many of our clients have poor relationships with external suppliers, yet this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Case Study: How effectively managing your supply chain can be all the difference
