Operational Foundations
Workshops. Results. No long-term contracts.
We come, we fix, we leave
No long-term contracts. No embedded consultants. Focused engagements with clear deliverables and exit.
Not this
Continuous improvement staff on site. Ongoing consultancy. Open-ended engagements.
This
RCA Sprint, VSM Workshop, Kaizen Event, Standard Work. Fixed scope, clear end date, tangible results.
Choose your tool
RCA, VSM, Kaizen, Standard Work. Four ways to fix a problem. Pick the one that fits.
RCA Sprint
With an RCA Sprint, you and your team solve a stubborn problem in 2 weeks. Think: a quality issue in production that keeps coming back, downtime you can't pinpoint, or delivery problems without a clear cause. We facilitate structured root cause analysis, work with your people on the floor, and leave you with a sustainable fix and control plan so it doesn't recur.
What you get
- Root cause analysis report
- Solution implementation plan
- Control plan for sustainability
Typical Value
Quality issues, downtime, delivery problems solved permanently
Duration
2 weeks
VSM Workshop
One workshop, and you have a clear picture of where waste is. We map your value stream from raw material to finished product, identify bottlenecks using the 7 wastes framework, and deliver a prioritized portfolio of improvement projects. Clients typically identify €1M–€5M in opportunities. Departments get aligned on priorities. You get a roadmap for what to fix first.
What you get
- Current state value stream map
- Future state value stream map
- Portfolio of improvement projects (prioritized)
- Implementation roadmap
Typical Value
Clients typically identify €1M-€5M in improvement opportunities
Duration
2-3 weeks
Kaizen Event
A Kaizen Event delivers visible results in 3-5 days. We work intensively with your team on one specific problem: reducing changeover time, reorganizing a work cell, improving a handoff process. Typical outcome: 30-50% improvement in the targeted metric. Before/after that everyone can see. Momentum for the next improvement.
What you get
- Improved process (live)
- Standard work documentation
- Before/after metrics
- Photos and visual documentation
Typical Value
30-50% improvement in targeted metric (cycle time, quality, etc.)
Duration
3-5 days (intensive)
Standard Work
You can't improve chaos. Standard work and 5S create the stable baseline needed for any improvement. We document best practices, organize workspaces with 5S, and set up visual controls. Result: a clear baseline so improvements don't slide back and your team knows what good looks like.
What you get
- Standard work documentation
- Organized workspaces (5S)
- Visual management boards
- Training materials
Duration
2-4 weeks
Our Track Record in Operational Foundations
Real-world examples of how we've delivered results in this area
Trivium Packaging
Operational Excellence Transformation
Five manufacturing sites lacked standardized performance management and improvement culture. We built change agent teams, implemented Lean fundamentals, and established a sustainable OpEx approach--training 10 certified agents and enabling Europe-wide scaling.
AkzoNobel
Value Stream Mapping Portfolio
A chemical facility needed to prioritize improvement opportunities. We facilitated Value Stream Mapping, analyzed waste patterns, and built a validated portfolio--delivering 11 DMAIC projects with major savings and sustainable improvements.
Stubborn problem? Waste you can't see? Let's discuss.
Quality issues, downtime, delivery fails, or processes that need stability. We help you pick the right engagement.
Let's discussFoundations in place? Ready for more?
Once your processes are stable, energy flexibility and margin optimization unlock the real value.