Overview

When Experience Counts

The global fallout from the real estate and banking crisis will impact economies worldwide throughout 2009 and carry over well into 2010. The drop in consumer demand, capital spending cuts, layoffs, rising unemployment, the specter of inflation and erratic equity markets has put intense pressure on margins and heightened everyone’s focus on cutting costs.

During such times companies that fail to adapt and change will die. But some companies will do more than just survive. Every period of economic upheaval offers a rare opportunity to lay the groundwork for future growth. Those organizations that respond quickly to market turmoil, preserve cash and continue to innovate will emerge from today’s economic crisis stronger than ever.

For the past 17 years TBM consultants have been guiding companies to above average sales growth, higher margins and superior returns. Our team has worked for discrete manufacturers, continuous process companies, and service firms during periods of high growth and bleak economic times. We can help your company balance the need for restructuring and cost cutting, permanently capture efficiency gains, and stay focused on customer needs so you can capitalize on new opportunities when they arise. 

We leverage lean and Six Sigma tools and processes through our proprietary LeanSigma Transformation approach to drive flexibility, control and responsiveness. The goal must be speed and agility as well as doing more with less, starting with harnessing the intelligence and creativity of each and every employee. There's nothing like a crisis to get everyone moving. Hard times won't last forever, but resilient companies can. 

TBM differs from other companies and consulting firms for the following reasons:

  • Superior ROI—Our work with clients generates rapid results with a minimum 3X to 5X annual return on your consulting investment, and we frequently return cost savings and revenue opportunities in excess of 10X or more.  
  • Global Presence—To help our clients roll out a consistent approach to Lean Sigma excellence around the world, in addition to the United States and Mexico TBM has offices and experienced advisors on the ground in Europe, India, China, Brazil and Australia.
  • Holistic Approach—We help our clients implement Lean Sigma tools as part of an integrated improvement plan. A factory with U-shaped work cells, rapid machine changeovers and a good 5S program is only as useful as the business benefits that it delivers. 
  • Strategic Roadmap—We work side-by-side with your leadership team to develop a clear roadmap for improvement that links to quantifiable business objectives. 
  • Knowledge Transfer—Using our  Kaizen Breakthrough Methodology and through the offerings of the TBM Lean Sigma Institute, we emphasize the transfer of knowledge and provide the tools, discipline, and hands-on experience for you to support your transformational activities internally.  
  • Unconditional Guarantee—Our work is unconditionally guaranteed. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, we will re-do the specific intervention or refund your money. Period. 

Contact us to discuss how TBM’s LeanSigma Manufacturing consultants can help your company survive today's markets, seize a competitive advantage and gain market share with minimal capital investment or layoffs, and achieve a competitive advantage that's difficult to replicate. 

RAPID RIGHTSIZING

TBM's Lean Sigma approach provides a tool kit that helps companies immediately gain flexibility, responsiveness, control and speed. Through our Rapid Rightsizing initiatives, we can help you find the cash you can’t see. TBM helps you drive immediate results that include:

  • Rapidly reducing working capital
  • Identifying and eliminating hidden costs that consume cash
  • Improving liquidity by quickly converting assets into cash.

We focus on inventory, receivables, floor space, quality and energy. Our project-based SWAT teams can engage in short-duration projects ranging from 60 to 90 to 120 days and drive hundreds – even millions – of dollars straight through to the bottom line. Contact Kathy Million at 800-438-5535 for more information on our Rapid Rightsizing teams and what they can do for you.