We are a results oriented, hands-on Lean Enterprise consulting practice that will work with you to develop and implement a program with practical solutions – one that is designed to fit your unique culture and the needs of your organization. Today’s business environment requires sensible solutions for strategic gain. Our tools, services and Lean solutions offer a multi-faceted approach to meeting your business objectives.
At RMH Associates, we are dedicated to achieving practical results by putting the right resources, knowledge and expertise to work for you.
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is an analytical tool that identifies roadblocks to smooth and efficient work flows in business and manufacturing processes. This tool provides a roadmap of the flow from the customer through your internal operations (processes) back to the customer. It identifies specific actions necessary to improve the materials and information flows that improve bottom line performance. This tool can be applied successfully to manufacturing, administrative, research and development, sourcing and marketing processes.
Strategy Deployment is a tool used by many companies to develop and implement "breakthrough objectives" track them in a clear, concise manner. By making the connection between corporate strategy and the activities of the orr
ganization, you put a powerful tool in the hands of your employees. The tool provides for a structured review of the three to five year breakthrough objectives and how they are progressing within the company. This review process is conducted in a structured manner and drives performance, teamwork and success strategies.
Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) is the review of market and sales related data coupled with operating capabilities. This process provides an ongoing review of top line sales and marketing conditions and integrates that with "realistic" objectives on inventory, process improvements and capacity analysis. These Team based decisions drive ownership of the plan throughout the entire organization.
Kaizen is the tool we use to put a laser beam on specific processes and make them more efficient. Continuous improvement is used throughout the entire organization to make it function more effectively. While most companies start with their operational factory floors, the principles are also widely used to improve their office processes. The combination of Kaizen and Six Sigma work effectively in conjunction with the other tools we have to achieve significant breakthrough performance improvements.