KMS Solutions - Process

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Getting a high quality product out the door on time and at the lowest cost is harder than it should be. Manufacturers tell us they struggle with:

  • High amount of rework that wastes time, materials, and money
  • Rising production costs
  • Scheduling issues that delay orders and disrupt cash flow
  • Unplanned equipment downtime
  • Unclear paths to automation
  • Limited capacity to meet demand

Effective processes reduce waste, lower costs, and strengthen financial performance. Our team maps, measures, and assesses your operations to identify gaps and improvement opportunities. Together, we prioritize the changes that will deliver the biggest impact, freeing up time, resources, and equipment to drive performance and support future growth.

PROCESS SERVICES

Continuous Improvement

Lean Enterprise

  • Lean Basics (Foundations, Simulation, Kaizen)
  • Assessment (Value Stream, Mapping)
  • Work Design (5S Workplace, Standard Work, Facility Layout, Cellular Flow)
  • Flow Reliability (Kanban, TPM)
  • Lean Office

Six Sigma (Blackbelt, Greenbelt, Whitebelt)

 

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Quality and Compliance

  • Quality Management System Development
    • (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO13485, TS 16949)
  • Ergonomics
  • Food Safety (FSMA, HAACP)
  • OSHA and Safety Training
  • Safety Assessment

Sustainability

  • Energy Audit
  • Energy Management | Efficiency
  • Plant Layout and Design
  • Scrap | Waste | Recycle Management

"We knew we needed the help of KMS, but we did not know how much we didn’t know!"

Greg Summers, President, Leander LLC

 

Process improvement

Improving your Operations

Our process expert will meet with you, walk your plant and provide discovery that will identify opportunities for improvement, and areas for potential growth and greater impact. Your KMS team will work with you to develop and implement a custom plan that will increase productivity and improve your bottom line through time and cost savings. Through consultation, coaching, and targeted trainings – which can be in-plant, virtual, or on-demand – we will build a culture of continual improvement for your team and company to support your process improvements.

Let's talk and discuss your frustration with your process.