When fixation gives way to innovationWhat’s happening here? An automotive supplier, a manufacturer of frames, is given the opportunity to bid on a new contract for 7 SUV fram...
The gap between improvement and perfectionWhat’s happening here? A plant for a global rubber molding business that produces seals or diaphragms made from rubber and fabric wants t...
Changeovers: Speed and quality can be allies What’s happening here? A plant for a global rubber molding business that produces seals or “diaphragms” made from rubber and fabric wants...
Making it easier for operators to help the team winWhat’s happening here? A manufacturer of engineered hinges, precision tubes and spacers, custom stampings and assemblies for the automoti...
Putting false hope in superstar machinesWhat’s happening here? A 120-employee, Midwestern manufacturer of wood cabinets and specialized furniture for commercial and residential ...
Doing the obvious is often wrong What’s happening here? This contract manufacturer of control panels for the construction, medical, food-service, appliance and transporta...
Finding and removing the ‘obvious’What’s happening here? A privately held manufacturer of automotive aftermarket bug deflectors, window guards, and visors cannot meet its ...
Doing much more with lessWhat’s happening here? A manufacturer of engineered hinges, custom stampings and assemblies for the automotive industry fears the loss of...
Facing the realities of more new businessWhat’s happening here? An auto-industry supplier was faced with a sharp increase in orders for engine mount brackets when it was awarded ...
Getting people and machines to play like an orchestraWhat’s happening here? A manufacturer of industrial ovens and furnaces for laboratory test chambers, heat treating, annealing, and other ...
‘New’ and ‘bigger’ mean nothing unless...“What’s happening here? A small Midwest metal fabricator of light gage materials for everything from high-end consumer gas grills to heli...
Winning back a big customer’s trustWhat’s happening here? A manufacturer of engineered hinges, precision tubes and spacers, custom stampings and assemblies for the automoti...
Art Stout Nov 14, 2019 1 min How to fix your low-performing assets When a manufacturing company in your portfolio isn’t performing, is it the company or your expectations that missed the mark? Whether you...
Art Stout Nov 14, 2019 1 min What's the business really worth? How fast can you grow a new acquisition's EBITDA? You’re ready to make a move on an acquisition opportunity. You bring in your best brains and perhaps hire outside consultants specializin...
