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Driving results

Recent lean transformations 

REAL
RESULTS
1

Industry: Manufacturing

Cost savings: $40 million over 6 years.

 

Lean transformation in manufacturing with significant reduction in:

  • Direct labor cost

  • Material cost

  • Equipment utilization

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We eliminated the need for major capital investment, and made a major impact through design for manufacturability of new products.

REAL
RESULTS
2

Industry: Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Net profit after tax: doubled sales from 6% to 12%. 

 

Implemented lean throughout the operation:

  • Productivity increased in some areas by factor of 4

  • Increased unit volume by 50% without capital investment.

REAL
RESULTS
3

Industry: Furniture

Labor cost savings: $1.25 million annual labor cost reduction.

 

  • Improved productivity

  • Reduced factory work in process 

  • Added production from other company facilities without additional resources

  • Reduced floor space by 50% (moved part of operation out of leased facility)

Improvements You Can Count On

Increased Labor Productivity

Standing Inventory Reduction

Lower Production Costs

Waste Reduction

Increased Accuracy

Improved Turnaround Time

Reduced Unplanned Downtime

Lower Cost of Creating Quality

Increased Sustainability

Client Results

"Larry O'Keefe has tremendous ability to analyze a method, simplify it, and remove the waste and inefficiencies to implement the most efficient way to perform a given process. In my experience, it is a true talent that few possess.  Our work with Larry has resulted in more efficient means to produce and design our products, with bottom line results and improved speed to market."

Christopher Petrick, CEO - Bretford Manufacturing

LJ OKeefe Inc's valued clients

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