Companies typically contact us when production struggles to produce enough product.  The business is frustrated when the solution selected is not successful and they are not performing as well financially as they could or should. Every business can improve production speed and increase earnings.  

 

1.  Identify the Greatest Obstacle to Increased Production

• Often the most obvious solution, such as more staff, a more spacious building, or a superstar machine, is not the correct one. Ensure that time and resources are focused on addressing the right challenges, rather than invest in solutions that do not tackle the true obstacles of production and earnings.

 

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​​2. Perform a Rapid Improvement Event

• To increase production by solving the greatest production barriers.

• Let A.Stout & Associates assess and analyze the manufacturing processes alongside the production team. A.Stout & Associates will fix the persistent problems and provide the training to help the team adopt a new perspective that drives increased productivity and earnings in a matter of months.

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3. Implement Managing Daily Improvement

• That supports the ongoing systematic improvement in manufacturing.

• Learn and implement a methodology to proactively, and continuously improve production. The monthly goal is to improve production by 2% per month.

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4. Win new contracts with competitive manufacturing processes

5. Assess manufacturing opportunities before acquiring a new business

6. Evaluate capital expenditures and building expansions