Healthcare

  • Bryan Ward

    Bryan Ward combines passion with proficiency to bring about transformative change in various industries. With over 10 years in consulting and a quarter-century’s association with Lean Manufacturing, Bryan’s expertise has consistently propelled organizations towards their desired performance goals operationally, financially, and culturally.  Throughout his career, Bryan’s leadership roles within the U.S. Air Force and Raytheon…

  • Jorge Sandoval

    Jorge Sandoval, a Principal Consultant at CBS, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 20 years in manufacturing operations. His journey began in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served for six years in various locations, honing his leadership skills. This military background would later prove invaluable in his consulting career, guiding teams…

  • Jennifer Peoples, CPA, CGMA

    With a career spanning over 25 years in public accounting, Jennifer Peoples, CPA, CGMA, serves as a Controller with a meticulous approach to her work. Renowned for her ability to gain comprehensive understanding of her clients’ operations and business environments, Jennifer has achieved extraordinary success in aiding her clients to reach their objectives and enhance…

  • Bob Morin

    Bob Morin’s operational experience spans over 25 years in the aerospace, consumer products, and medical devices industries. Bob began preparing for his future role as a problem solver while serving in the U.S. Navy for eight years, honing his leadership skills in various locations. His Navy experience instilled in him a drive for simplicity and…

  • Tim Mason

    With an impressive career spanning over three and a half decades, Tim Mason, Vice President of Consulting Services, brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his role at CBS. A seasoned mechanical engineer and Lean transformation expert, Tim thrives on dissecting processes, eliminating waste, and injecting efficiency into every facet of an…

  • Ed Hoffman

    With nearly two decades of operations management experience at industry giants like GE and Lockheed Martin, Ed founded Competitive Business Solutions to deliver innovative strategic solutions that empower companies to achieve world-class operational performance, profitability, and sustained growth. His extensive background reflects a commitment to excellence and a passion for continuous improvement in the arena…

  • Steve Dowzicky

    As the Vice President of Aerospace, Steve Dowzicky brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership to his role, coupled with a passionate commitment to driving change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.   His wealth of experience encompasses managing shop-floor and supply-chain operations, quality, production control, material management, and program management. He has a…

  • Joseph W. Devine

    Joseph W. Devine brings over 38 years of exemplary leadership experience to the table. His career trajectory, marked by a deep commitment to patient safety and quality, is defined by his tenure as the President & CEO of Kennedy Health System. Here, his vision transformed the organization into a top tier entity, recognized as a…

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    Why Lean Alone Won’t Fix Your Business

    Imagine a small distribution company, with an annual revenue of $12 million. A plant branch of a multimillion-dollar organization, it has 15 employees and a glaring issue: only 40% of shipments reach their customers on time. This means that 6 out of 10 customers aren’t receiving their orders as expected. The CEO recognizes the problem…