Business Transformation

Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma....the 'buzz' words have changed with time, but the concept has not. In order to compete in today's global business environment, you must constantly evaluate, improve and re-evaluate. IM Visibility LLC uses a Six Sigma Black Belt approach to problem solving and improvement, but adapts the approach to your organization's culture. We never use a 'tool' just to use it. The project dictates the approach, not the other way around.

The Results:

It's easy to talk about the bottom line results from Improvement projects:

Gage assembly procedure efficiency improvement of >30%
65% reduction Performance to Standard Lead time VARIATION
Receiving inspection turn time reduced by 90%
Access to Equipment tag information reduced from hours to locate to less than 30 seconds.
Scrap reduction of 75% in under 1 year. Additional 50% reduction in year 2.
Reduced End of Line test failure for Timing Gear Assembly by >50%
>50% reduction in external audit findings.
10 fold reduction in active corrective actions assigned from various 3rd party audits.

The Method:

"How" we get those results is the key to successful projects:

Clearly define the problem. A well defined problem statement ensures the team knows the current state and the desired state.
Talk to the people directly involved with the process. What are your challenges? Disregard the current procedure, how do you think this could be done better?
Clearly depict the current state. The method for this depends on the project.
Evaluate, Analyze, Be Creative and develop a Future State
Once the 'Future State' is defined, share it!
Provide training that includes 'why' the change is being made.
Implement the change
Follow up with the team and evaluate 'How it's going"
Revise the new process if necessary.