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Best Manufacturing Practices - http://www.bmpcoe.org
Non-profit portal/source for innovative technologies and best manufacturing practices. Offers solutions in cost, schedule, quality, performance, safety, and efficiency of manufacturing. |
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INCAT International - http://www.incat.com
Consultant works with manufacturers and their suppliers to optimize their product creation process. Provides people, processes, technologies, experience and resources for management of product data, networks and communications. |
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Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology - http://www.amt-mep.org/
Nonprofit consulting and assistance organization offers affordable improvement services for manufacturing and technology related organizations. |
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Mid America Manufacturing Technology Center - http://www.mamtc.com/
Manufacturing consulting company advising small to medium-size manufacturers. |
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Chicago Manufacturing Center - http://www.cmcusa.org
Non-profit organization works with manufacturers to improve productivity, expand markets and retain high-wage, high-skill jobs. Services tailored to small and mid-sized manufacturers and related technology-based businesses. |
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EMA Services Inc - http://www.ema-inc.com
Manufacturing consulting. |
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Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension, Inc. (PRiMEX) - http://www.primexpr.org
Non-profit organization provides technical assistance and technology transfer to the small and medium size manufacturers in Puerto Rico. Services include automation, benchmarking, cost and inventory analysis, eBusiness, process and Layout implementations and supply chain management. |
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CPQP International Consulting Group - http://www.cpqp.net
Provides consulting and hands on assistance to manufacturing and distribution companies in the areas of continuous improvements, supply chain improvement and, lean manufacturing. |
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Idcon, inc. - http://www.idcon.com
Reliability and maintenance management consultant firm provides education, training and implementation of better reliability management practices for the process and manufacturing industry. |
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Jay W. Preston, PE - http://www.safetybiz.com/
Production safety consultation and engineering services. Based in Los Angeles, California. |
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Haas Corporation - http://www.haastcm.com/
Process improvements associated with chemical use in manufacturing. |
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Trinity Technologies - http://www.trinitytechnologies.com/
Consulting firm offers plant modeling, work process definition, automation benefit studies, economic analyses. Helps clients manage projects for better efficiency through front-end loading. |
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Business Industrial Network - http://www.downtimecentral.com
Exploring the true cost of manufacturing downtime. Research and information to justify maintenance costs. |
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Strategos, Inc. - http://www.strategosinc.com
Consultants offer articles, downloads and referrals to other resources on lean manufacturing, manufacturing strategy, six-sigma quality control, and facilities planning. |
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Lake County Partners of Illinois - http://www.lakecountypartners.com
Nonprofit organization in Lake County, Illinois offering financial, human resource and manufacturing consulting. |
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Wood Information Center - http://wood-info.com
Consultants serve primary and secondary wood products industries. Site sells wood-related business reports and marketing studies. |
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Technical Change Associates - http://www.technicalchange.com
Business consulting. |
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EnteGreat - http://www.entegreat.com
Consulting and systems integration services for manufacturing industries designed to help manufacturers leverage technology. Helps clients integrate supply chains with production floor systems in food, beverage, consumer products, food production, paper production, pulp and paper. |
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Sandalwood - http://www.sandalwood.com
Ergonomics and engineering services for manufacturers including program management, consulting, and project engineering services. |
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Manufacturing Management and Technology Institute - http://www.mmt-inst.com
Manufacturing consulting. |
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CimQuest, Inc. - http://www.cimquest.com/
Provides system integration and computer system validation services having the ability to provide project management, engineering, quality assurance, management consulting, system analysis, testing, training. |
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The ChemQuest Group - http://www.chemquest.com/
Strategic management consultants specializing in the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and automotive industries. |
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The Createch Group - http://www.groupecreatech.com/
Consulting in reengineering and application of technologies. Located in Canada. |
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Lean Advisors, Inc. - http://www.leanadvisors.com
Lean manufacturing consulting, training, and implementation services for healthcare, aerospace, food processing, process, and manufacturing. |
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InventoryOps.com - http://www.inventoryops.com/services.htm
Inventory management and warehouse operations. |
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Metallurgical Consultants - http://www.materialsengineer.com/
Forensic services include materials processing evaluation, failure analysis, fire damage evaluation, accident investigation, and expert testimony. |
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Sinclair Group - http://www.sinclairgroup.com
Manufacturing consulting. |
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Grast Lure Design - http://www.toledo-bend.net/garst/index.asp
Fishing lure design and consultation. |
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Centris Consulting, Inc. - http://centrisconsulting.com
Operations and manufacturing consultants to industries including pharmaceuticals, construction, consumer products, and packaging. |
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ISO Queensland - http://www.isoqld.com.au/
Professional information services on Australian industrial capability, local industry development and tariff concession services. |
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Lean Product Development Group - http://www.lean-product-development.com
Lean Product Development Group - Collaborative product development consultants offer assistance in concurrent engineering, implementing the phased review process, using cross-functional teams, and assessing product lifecycles and portfolios. |
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Ambic Business Network - http://www.ambic.net
UK-based consultants serve many industries including manufacturing and packaging. |
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Hungerford Vinton, LLC - http://www.hvaudit.com/
Special audits, including distributor, contractor, rebate, promotion, accounts payable, royalty, franchise, and advertising. |
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Proaction - http://www.proaction.net/
Promotes understanding and generation of best practices in a client's business. |
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Rowan Technology Group - http://www.rowantechnology.com/
Manufacturing consulting firm providing market analysis, strategic marketing and competitive technical intelligence for the advanced technology, advanced materials and coatings industry in the U.S., Canada and Europe. |
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Red Wing Technologies, Inc. - http://www.redwingtechnologies.com
Market research, product development, and market development for measurement and control companies. |
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Lean Plus TM - http://www.leanplus.com/
Consultants help companies reduce cost, waste, increase productivity and improve customer satisfaction. Apply lean concepts to manufacturing, service and assembly operations, and call centers. |
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Lean Strategies Group - http://www.leanstrategies.com
Lean manufacturing and mass customization consultants. Services include supply chain management, customer relationship management, and shortening time to market for new products. |
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Operations Associates - http://www.oallp.com/
Providing services for business and financial, telecommunications, supply chain and logistics, and facilities master planning. |
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Six Sigma Qualtec - http://www.sixsigmaqualtec.com
Lean manufacturing training and implementation services. |
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The Ceramist Technologist - http://www.ceramist-technologist.com/
Technical and management consulting within the clay based manufacturing industries. |
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Kaufman Global, LLC - http://www.kaufmanglobal.com
Consulting firm specializes in the implementation of strategic initiatives such as lean manufacturing, office kaizen, and six sigma quality programs. |
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Global Trade Specialists, Inc. - http://www.mgtrading.com
American company sets up contract manufacturing in China. Concentrates on products made from metal, plastic, wood, or stone. |
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Ergo-Design Industrial Engineering - http://www.ergodesign.nl
Netherlands-based consultancy and software company supports manufacturing plants in layout planning lines and workcells, logistic simulation, and scheduling. |
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Lean Manufacturing Group - http://www.lean-strategies.com/
Business strategy and supply chain consultants. Lean production, order fulfillment, and product development strategy. |
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North American Production - http://www.napsmexico.com/
Mexico manufacturing NAFTA consulting. |
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Inventory Solutions - http://www.inventorysolutions.org
Consultants offer solutions for materials management, improved materials flow, just-in-time manufacturing implementation, and optimal inventory stocking. |
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ASEMA International - http://www.asema.com.au
Australia-based mechanical consulting engineers for rollingstock, automotive, marine and aeorspace industries. |
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Manufacturing Engineering - http://www.mfgeng.com
Consults on lean training, consulting, and manufacturing. Located in Columbus, Ohio. |
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Manufacturing Decision Analysis - http://www.hmlv.com
Consulting and training in high mix manufacturing techniques |
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Axeon - http://www.axeon.net
Consulting firm specializes in assisting organizations to understand, implement, and maintain ISO certification. This is done through consulting, auditor training, and corrective action education. |
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Automotive Consulting Group, Inc. - http://www.autoconsulting.com/
Benchmark current operations consulting. |
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AMT Ireland - http://www.amt.ul.ie/
Manufacturing and technology consultancy. |
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Castle Brook Corporation - http://www.castlebrookcorp.com
Consulting and design services for the semiconductor equipment and processing industries, the high vacuum equipment industry, and the deposition process industry. |
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TJWalker + Associates Inc - http://www.tjwa.com
Minnesota-based engineering firm specializes in process development, lean operations, web handling, and technology management. |
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Spiritech Advanced Products, Inc. - http://www.spiritech.cc/
Small product development firm with experience in high performance aircraft propulsion. Expertise in aerodynamics, advanced cooling technologies, light-weight structures, and propulsion system performance. |
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Collective Dynamics - http://www.collectivedynamics.com
Management consultant offers services in business process improvement, project management. |
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FOCON Foundry Consultants - http://www.focon-foundry.com/
Direct treatment of dross, recovery of metal from dross, environmenmtal consultants. |
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Engineering Labs Inc. - http://www.engineeringlabs.com
Contract research and development firm works in such fields as engineering, marine sciences, marketing, metal and wood fabrication, environmental sciences, and information technology. |
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Providata Automotive - http://www.providata.com
Automotive management consulting, market research, competitive intelligence and forecasting. |
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Aspacia Systems - http://www.aspacia.com
Manufacturing support software systems for variety of computer systems and company sizes. Also offer training. |
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The Productivity Factory (TPF) - http://www.tpfeurope.com
Consulting firm specializes in productivity improvements, both in manufacturing industries as in service organisations. Firm is based in Belgium and The Netherlands. Site is available in several languages (English, French, and Dutch). |
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Ressources en Innovation - http://www.ressources-en-innovation.com
Consultants to chemicals and materials industry provide competitive intelligence, market research, technology consulting, and research and development programs. Site in French and English. |
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Back-On-Track - http://www.back-on-track.co.uk
Manufacturing performance consulting. |
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Delta Dynamics - http://www.deltadynamicsinc.com
Offers the Speed to Market products - book, videotape, seminars. Helps job shops focus on cutting lead time by taking chronological delays out of business processes to enhance organizational growth and prosperity. |
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Austin Associates - http://www.lostfoam.com
Consulting firm specializes in product and tool design to the lost foam casting industry. |
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Marcus Simmons Consulting - http://www.marcussimmons.com
Independent management consultant specialising in business process improvement. Case studies and a directory of useful business sites. |
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Hi-Tech Design - http://www.hitech-design.com
Product design consultancy offers full range of engineering, design and manufacturing services. |
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Techman/Kanata - http://www.techmankanata.com
Product manufacturing, operations, and procurement consultants. |
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International TPM Institute, Inc. - http://www.tpm-institute.com/
Training and consulting services in total productive maintenance, and maintenance management. Offices in North America, South America, and Europe. Site is in English, German, and Spanish. |
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OEM Consultants Inc. - http://www.oemconsultants.ca
Management consultants serve manufacturing industry with resource planning system optimization, lean manufacturing system implementation, and design of information-flow systems among functional groups. |
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Arrow Sphere - http://www.arrowsphere.com/
Engineering and consulting services to the metal-forming industry. Makes clear plastic shelving and displays for point of purchase sales. |
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Border Assembly Inc. - http://www.borderassembly.com/
Manufacturing and maquiladora assistance for all products. |
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PalmTree Inc. - http://www.palmtreeinc.com
Consulting and training services to implement lean enterprise practices. Also offers software and information technology services for productivity and cost control. |
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MCP Consulting Group - http://www.mcp-cg.com
Provides consulting services focusing on the performance and efficiency of business, government and other organizations in the manufacturing industry. |
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Envistion - Manufacturing Management Consultants - http://www.envistion.biz/
Key services include operations strategy development, performance improvement and lean manufacturing systems design and implementation. |
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MXB - http://www.electriced.com/
Education and application support products for PRMS (TM of Acacia Technologies; a division of Computer Associates, International). Manufacturing systems, controls, and procedures consulting. |
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Zentec Limited - http://www.zentec.co.uk/
Consulting company for standard work, kanban, and kaizen. Coaches clients in the rapid deployment of these tools to generate a quick payback. Downloadable features to get started. |
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Kanban Experts - http://www.kanbanexperts.co.uk/
experts in the kanban and just in time systems of component management |
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Linchpin Manufacturing Specialists, Inc. - http://www.linchpin-msi.com/
Consultants in manufacturing efficiency, cost control and project management. |
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OEE Consulting, Ltd. - http://www.moneyandmachines.com/
Provides assistance in determining overall equipment effectiveness to improve the return on capital employed (ROCE). |
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Granite Bay Consulting - http://www.granite-bay.com
Operations management consultants serve manufacturing industry. |
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Mittex Group, Inc - http://www.mittexgroup.com/
Design and consulting company for the tool and die industry specializing in high-end design, surfacing and modeling of transfer, progressive and line dies. |
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itecs consulting - http://www.itecs-consulting.com
Technology commercialization services for industries including specialty chemicals, polymers, custom compounding, composites, fiberglass, insulation, building materials, mining and paper. |
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The Hands-On Group, Inc. - http://handsongroup.com/
Provides lean manufacturing, organizational change, process improvement and human resource development consulting to steel mills and similar capital intensive businesses. |
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Lean Productivity Solutions - http://www.leanproductivitysolutions.com
Consultants implement lean manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, and computer simulation to clients in the service and manufacturing industries. |
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Flex Process Improvement - http://www.flexpi.com
Industrial engineering consultants serve small businesses in the distribution, apparel, service, and manufacturing industries. |
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Peppler Solutions - http://www.pepplersolutions.com
Strategic consulting services for manufacturing companies, specializgin in demand flow diagnostics and supply chain diagnostics. |
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ProfitLink - http://www.profit-link.com/
Management consulting and training firm offers services in cost reduction, sales margin improvement, and customer satisfaction. |
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Synergy Process Systems - http://www.synergypune.com
India-based consulting company provides solutions in the field of distillation, solvent recovery, absorption, and other separation and thermal techniques. |
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Entwistle Metal Fabricating Inc. - http://www.emf7.com/
Metal fabrication and design. Work with stainless steel and specialty sheet, tube, square, and round bar. |
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Amtec Corrosion Engineers - http://www.amteccorrosion.co.uk/
Consultancy and test house specializing in coatings breakdown, corrosion failures and testing. Services include inspection for marine, industrial, shipping and oil field industries. |
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Mike Collins, Certified Management Consultant - http://mikecollinsconsulting.co.uk
Provides operational business troubleshooting through consulting and training, operations scheduling, relocation, costing, quality, problem solving, staff development. |
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Nengli Manufacturing Global Logistics Consultants - http://www.manufacturing-logistics.com
Consulting and project services in logistics and offshore manufacturing, including but not limited to China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand. |
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DeHart Consulting - http://www.dehartconsulting.com
Consultants to mid-size electronics manufacturers. Services include supply management, plant floor design, and product and manufacturing engineering. |
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Quality Systems Innovations, Inc. - http://www.qsinnovations.com/vendormanagementprogram.html
Vendor management program. |
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Cates & Associates, Inc. - http://catesinc.com/
Delivers engineering, project management, documentation, and training services. Provides technology and assistance in improving plant and equipment, storerooms, maintenance plans, and control systems. |
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Constructive Consulting - http://www.constructconsult.com
Provides consulting services to construction product manufacturers. |
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General Management Technologies - http://www.gmtconsulting.com
Helping Fortune 500 clients to achieve change through fact-based decision-making, crossfunctional teaming, and strategic planning. |
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Harry Consulting Services - http://members.aol.com/harrymatsu/harry1.html
Material control consulting for automotive plants. |
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Lean Manufacturing Training and Implementation - http://www.stratotech.com
Colorado-based manufacturing efficiency experts who specialize in the implementation of Demand Based Manufacturing ("Flow" or "Pull") systems for manufacturing firms and research and development start-up companies. |
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Tom Attea, Inc - http://www.innovanpc.com/
Consulting for new products, concepts, names, ideas, and creative services. |
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Pragmatic Consulting, Inc. - http://pragmatic.net
Full service consulting company specializing in manufacturing companies. Executive/Strategic consulting, engineering/process improvement, quality systems, ISO/QS9000 implementation and training, and systems applications. |
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Basic Lean, Inc. - http://www.basiclean.com
Provides lean manufacturing implementation services. Consulting firm specializes in tailored approaches for integrating lean concepts, applications and systems. |
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Progressive Manufacturing Solutions - http://www.geocities.com/mfgwizard/
Assists manufacturers in implement world class manufacturing methodologies. Located in Ontario, Canada |
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Clwyd Associates - http://www.clwydassociates.co.uk
Health, safety and environmental consultancy provides auditing, risk assessment, training, policy and procedure development to commerce and industry |
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AsiaTek - http://www.asiatek.com/
Product design, contract manufacturing and packaging services for businesses and entrepreneurs. |
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Amistadm - http://www.amistadm.com
Assists companies in setting up operations in Mexico. Offers site selection, construction management, shelter construction, knowledge of local labor and regulatory environment. |
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IG Consultants Ltd - http://www.igconsultants.co.uk
Supporting the growth and development of small businesses by providing a package of management and technical expertise. |
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SI Associates - http://www.si.associates.co.uk
Operational improvement and training consultancy across a wide range of business sectors. |
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SplicingSolutions.com - http://www.splicingsolutions.com/
Features a list of services, contacts, show calendar, How-to guide, and disclaimers on how to splice applications. |
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Harper & Associates - http://harper.spendi.com/
Ceramic consultancy service includes solutions for glazes, kilns, production, training, firing. |
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Steve Hodges Associates, Inc. - http://stevehodgesassoc.com/
Furniture design and marketing services to residential furniture manufacturers. |
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Reliability Engineering Consulting - http://www.reliable-products.com
Consultants specializing in product design process optimization, process and product development integration, reliability improvement, and concurrent engineering and lean manufacturing implementation. |
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Strategic Manufacturing Technology - http://www.smt-toc.com
Management consultants. |
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Argo Consulting - http://www.argoconsulting.com
Operations consulting company with offices in Chicago and Brussels and projects in 15 countries. Specialties include Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, Just in Time, Toyota production system, and New Product Development. |
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MDI Consultants, Inc. - http://www.mdiconsultants.com/level1/recall1.htm
A consulting company for CE Mark, ISO 9000, IVDD, HACCP, MDD, FDA, gmp, fda and gmp compliance in the medical area. |
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Woodworking Consulting Services - http://www.woodmanagement.com
Engineering and management consulting for woodworking manufacturers. |
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Virginia's Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership - http://www.vpmep.org/
A state organization that fosters economic growth by enhancing the competitiveness of Virginia's small and medium-sized manufacturers. |
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Crownover Consulting - http://members.aol.com/clctac/index.html
Consultant specializing in proposal writing, government contracting, project management, logistics support analysis, technical documentation, ISO 9000. |
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Medical Device and QA - http://www.tremaine.fsnet.co.uk/iso2000.html
Consultancy in the ISO 9000 Revision 2000 for medical device manufacturers. |
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taktik(z) - http://taktikz.com/home/
Sells businesses information technology, business furniture, and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services. |
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Bourke Consulting Associates - http://www.bourkeconsulting.com/
Consulting and education organization focusing on linking PDM and ERP, APS systems, lean manufacturing and product data management. |
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Pellow Engineering Services, wire rope consultant - http://members.aol.com/DPellow/
Provides expertise to the wire rope, strand, and sling industries, including training programs and litigation services |
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Marschalls Consultants - http://www.marschalls.com
Providing consultation in all technical, administration, financial, and procedural requirements of a manufacturing facility. |