Operations improvement

our expertise saves you

Time

Drawing from our on-the-ground experience and proven tool-kit, we solve your operational and supply chain challenges in a shorter time frame.

Money

We help your improvement investments yield performance improvements that cannot be achieved by brute force alone.

Energy

We provide not only expertise but also bandwidth to execute transitions to a productive routine that you know will deliver results - and not suck your team into a vortex in the process.

maximize performance while minimizing disruption

Rapid Operations Assessment

Charles Edwards can rapidly assess the state of your operations and supply chain activities using a focused approach that brings clarity while not overburdening your team.

Improvement & Restructuring

Many of us have had to take drastic actions in response to the COVID crisis and will have to address capability shortfalls when conditions improve. Charles Edwards quickly develops and effectively implements achievable improvement plans that get results – even in today’s resource constrained environment.

improvement expertise in multiple areas

Operations

Manufacturing

Metal

Metal

Running a successful machining operation involves more than just the machine tools. Optimizing your entire operating system is key to achieving business goals. Charles Edwards has significant background in diagnosing and improving manufacturing operations, for cost reduction, delivery improvement, and cash conservation.

Composites

Composites

Composites present a special challenge with their unique operations that do not fit well with ERP systems. Charles Edwards has specific expertise and experience with composite operations, both large and small.

Assembly

Assembly

Assembly

We know that assembly operations face different challenges from those of manufacturing. Charles Edwards has worked extensively with large and small assembly production to improve throughput, reduce variability, and ultimately improve delivery, save money and lower inventory.

Supply Chain

From Make-Buy through sourcing strategy to managing suppliers and material operations, Charles Edwards can help you assess, structure, and more effectively execute supply chain activities.

Make-Buy

ERP Optimization

Supplier Performance

Purchasing

Sourcing Strategy

Material Operations

Your systems are critical to supply chain effectiveness. Our team can help you understand the capabilities and work with the limitations of your existing ERP on supply chain effectiveness as well as help you prepare for full ERP implementations.

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