Maximize Efficiency to Improve Lead Time and Profitability

Stay ahead of your competitors by implementing Lean production strategies and personalized coaching that will give you a distinctive advantage in today’s marketplace.

  • Reduce rework by 80%
  • Increase your profit by 60%
  • Improve lead time by 40%
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Maybe this sounds familiar...

  • Is rework is killing your profits and reputation?
  • Are your teams struggling to meet deadlines?
  • Is Inventory and WIP piling up around your work centers?
  • Are you firefighting all day long, every day?

The struggle ends here

My team and I are dedicated to helping you transform your business, reduce stress, and maximize profits

I fully understand the challenges of building a sustainable and profitable business while maintaining a fulfilling home life. Having successfully navigated this journey myself, I know exactly what you’re facing.

Over the years, I’ve developed powerful strategies for success in manufacturing and have empowered countless managers like you to achieve outstanding results.

I am ready to partner with you and am confident that I can help you attain that same exceptional level of success!

John Hackley
John Hackley
ASBC

What clients can expect...

Proven Systems

You’ll be introduced to lean production philosophy and cutting-edge business improvement methods and systems that will transform your shop in the fastest time possible.

Implementation Coaching

We will work with you and your team to build a stronger culture, turn managers into leaders and employees into productive stakeholders and ultimately achieve long term growth and stability.

Bottom Line Results

By injecting a systemic approach and hands-on coaching into your current business framework, you will gain an even greater level of potential walking away with real tools to maximize your bottom line.

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Meet your shortcut to success...

Transformation is four steps away!

Step 1: CONSULT

We'll speak over Zoom so I can learn about your challenges, vision, and goals. And you can get your questions answered.

Step 2: DISCOVER

Aha! Now I understand the reality of the business and believe there is a solution.

Step 3: STRATEGIZE

Yes! We have a blueprint for transformation. It's time to act. Let's make it happen!

Step 4: IMPLEMENT

OMG! Success at last, this is really working! The team is excited, and our customers are raving fans again!

Read what clients are saying...

★★★★★ 5/5

"Results never realized before"

Work is being completed many times faster with less uncertainty and rework.
Sean Valdez
Concord, California
★★★★★ 5/5

"Everyone more effective"

We have seen inventory turns increase in less than 12 months which contributes significantly to the cash collection process & bottom line.
Mike McKeag
Grinnell, Iowa
★★★★★ 5/5

"Real game changer"

We’ve grown more in three months than we have over the past three years!
Mark Johnson
Boulder, Colorado
★★★★★ 5/5

"Streamlined communication"

Through John’s “Fresh Eyes” he helped us see the company from a new perspective, which kick-started a much-needed improvement initiative.
Jeff Osicka
San Francisco, California
★★★★★ 5/5

"Best in the industry"

Materials flow seamlessly in one end of the shop and out the other, as a finished product without rework or call backs.
Bobby Wilcox
San Francisco, California
★★★★★ 5/5

"Consummate professional"

If your business is struggling and needs help - I highly recommend you call John, you’ll be glad you did.
Phil Quattrocchi
Las Vegas, Nevada

Are we a good fit?

If you can say yes to the following statements, then we can help you!

  • You're a job shop or sign manufacturer
  • Annual sales are between $5m - $50m
  • Ownership is dedicated to change
  • Seeking lean approach for growth and profitability
  • Struggling to get more jobs done faster

However, you’re probably not ready yet if the following is true.

  • Don't have a management team in place
  • Annual sales are less than $3m
  • Ownership is resistant to change
  • Don't appreciate the benefits of Lean
  • You're looking for a quick fix

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Here's what you'll get...

  • Responsive customer support: You'll have direct access to me during regular business hours (Monday thru Friday) If you have an issue, question, or concern, simply reach out by phone or email, and I’ll respond with-in 24 hours.
  • Consultation: Consulting focuses on implementation of the company's strategic objective. I’ll provide custom assessments and tailored engagements to assist stakeholders align objectives to operations, overcome problems and exploit opportunities.
  • Coaching: Coaching focuses on enablement. We’ll elicit leadership's goals, clearly assess strengths and limitations, develop personal paths to success and assist with insightful suggestions, candid feedback and disciplined encouragement.
  • Lean production philosophy: You'll learn Lean management systems designed to increase predictability, shorten lead times and get more work done faster.
  • Business development principles: You’ll benefit from a program that teaches you systematic processes for developing a profitable, competitive, growing business.
  • Networking: Build new relationships, share information and not being afraid to help others grow their businesses. John’s clients become part of a network of partnerships, leading to business opportunities.
  • Lean tools library: Spend less time during transformation because many best practices, tools, templates and visual aides have already been developed, over many years, and are at your finger tips ready to implemented in your business.
  • Industry knowledge: 40 years "on the floor" experience includes core processes and the equipment needed to manufacture products and the key supporting disciplines of project management and customer service.
  • On-site collaboration: I'll work with you at your Gemba to observe what happens where value is created and flows. It is an essential part of Lean management and aids in reducing costs, increasing productivity, aligning with customer satisfaction efforts, and increasing teamwork and collaborative thinking.

All this and more…

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