INSIGHTS: WINTER 2016 — RECENT PROJECTS

A SAMPLE OF PROJECTS THAT INSYTE RECENTLY CONCLUDED WITH WNY COMPANIES:

  • Used value stream mapping and lean principles to identify and eliminate wastes from order processing through production for a Niagara County chemical manufacturer.
  • Facilitated off-site strategic planning sessions for a Buffalo metal fabricator to create a business development plan for establishing new product offerings, new market identification, and new customer targets using existing and improved capabilities.
  • Prepared a Chautauqua County electroplater for a surveillance audit to ensure recertification to the AS9100 (Rev C) standard.
  • Aligned a Buffalo automotive parts supplier’s marketing message across all its marketing material and its website.
  • Provided lean-office training to a large Erie County aerospace manufacturer to help them improve the workflows in their supply chain contracting process.
  • Upgraded an Erie County packaging manufacturer’s quality system to meet a key customer’s requirements for process control, validation and quality requirements.
  • Provided root cause analysis and problem-solving training to selected members of the workforce for a Buffalo manufacturer of heating and cooling components. The trained employees will provide project management leadership for a lean Six Sigma implementation.
  • Developed and delivered Design of Experiments training to selected workforce members of an Erie County producer of gases. The training gave the participants a “toolbox” from which to choose appropriate statistical tools for problem solving.
  • Defined desired future state business workflows for a Chautauqua County storage equipment manufacturer as part of a project to develop a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a new ERP system.
  • Provided back injury prevention and safe lifting training to the employees of a regional hospital to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Supported an Erie County packaging manufacturer’s business growth objectives by identifying new markets and applications for current products and targeted prospects for new products.
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