A.S.K. Consulting
Houston, TX
(812) 290-3576
9am - 5pm CST
Services
Scheduling, One Partner for End-to-End Operations Improvement
We help manufacturers attack constraints, cut waste, stabilize flow, and lead teams with confidence. From throughput relief and OEE programs to scrap reduction, scheduling stability, leadership systems, and smart capital planning.
Our structured methods and proven wins deliver results on the shop floor.
Throughput &
Bottleneck Relief
Who it’s for: Plants missing ship dates or stuck behind chronic constraints.
Outcomes: +10–25% line throughput; changeovers –30–60%; inventory balanced to takt.
Approach: VSM → Constraint analysis → SMED → Line balancing → WIP controls.
Proof: Stamping output +28% after coil/handling changes; die changes +135% after SMED.
CTA: Request a bottleneck review.
Frontline Leadership & Tier Management
Who it’s for: Plants needing consistent daily management and accountability.
Outcomes: Clear KPIs; shift handoffs; faster problem escalation; safer floor.
Approach: Tier 1–3 boards, leader standard work, visual management, skills matrices.
Proof: Cross‑training, time studies, and tier cadence improved OTD and FPY.
OEE Improvement Program
Who it’s for: Lines with frequent minor stops, speed losses, or low FPY.
Outcomes: OEE +8–20 points; uptime +10–17%; FPY +3–8 pts.
Approach: Loss tree → Tier boards → PM/TPM → Centerlining → SPC → Standard work.
Proof: Uptime +12–17% with PM discipline; FPY 91% → 98.5% via in‑process checks + kaizen.
CTA: Start an OEE assessment.
Lead Time & Scheduling Stability
Who it’s for: Firefighting, expediting, and late orders.
Outcomes: Lead time –20–40%; OTD +10–25 pts; overtime ↓.
Approach: Finite scheduling → Finished goods right‑sizing → Material flow & supermarkets → Tier cadence.
Proof: OTD 74% → 89%; trailer loads 16 → 20/day after warehouse and schedule overhaul.
Scrap & Rework Reduction
Who it’s for: High scrap costs and recurring failure modes.
Outcomes: Scrap –15–35%; warranty/complaints ↓; stable quality windows.
Approach: PFMEA/Control Plan → SPC → Containment to correction → Visual standards.
Proof: Chronic failure modes eliminated through kaizen; curing oven R&D to prevent product sticking.
Capital Planning & Greenfield Projects
Who it’s for: Expansions, consolidations, or new facilities.
Outcomes: Faster ramp, right‑sized CapEx, higher ROI, safer layouts.
Approach: Business case & ROI modeling → Layout & flows → Vendor vetting → Startup plan.
Proof: Two greenfields (IN, AZ); 350k‑sq‑ft facility opened; multi‑million CapEx deployed; productivity +65% with smart integration.
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