TRANSFORM
Lean & CI Program Design & Turnaround
70% of CI Programs Fail to Sustain. We Build the Ones That Don't.
Our subject matter experts design CI programs that last — from tier meeting structure to standard work cadence to escalation architecture. Then we deploy EmpowerOps as the execution backbone that holds the system together when the initial energy fades.
The Sustainment Problem
The methodology isn't the problem. Lean works. Six Sigma works. TPM works. The kaizen event generates real insights. The 5S audit scores are high in week one. The problem is week 12. And week 24. And the point where the CI champion gets promoted, or the plant manager shifts focus, or the next crisis takes priority. 70% of CI programs fail to sustain gains beyond 12 months. Not because the approach was wrong — because there was no system holding the standard in place. The routines were defined but not enforced. The meetings happened but produced no trackable output. The standard work existed in a binder, not in a system. This service exists to solve that exact problem.
What We Design and Deploy
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How the Engagement Works
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(Week 1-2)
Diagnostic & Stakeholder Alignment
We assess the current state of your CI program — structure, adherence, gaps, and organizational readiness — and align with your team on the goals, scope, and success criteria for the engagement.
(Week 3-4)
CI Architecture Design
Our SMEs design the operational architecture: tier meeting structure, standard work, Gemba walk cadence, escalation framework, KPI framework, and CI initiative tracking. You review and approve the design before we build.
(Week 5-6)
EmpowerOps Configuration
Every element of the CI architecture is operationalized inside EmpowerOps — workflows, forms, dashboards, and escalation rules tailored to your design. The system becomes the execution backbone of the program, not a separate tool to remember.
(Week 6-8)
Training, Go-Live & First-Cycle Observation
Your CI team, supervisors, and plant leadership are trained on both the program design and the system. We stay through the first full cycle to ensure adoption holds and to address any friction at the floor level.
(Week 9-12)
Review & Adherence Measurement
We measure standard work adherence, action-item closure rates, and tier meeting effectiveness — then adjust the architecture and the system based on what the data shows. Adoption is verified, not assumed.
(Month 3+)
Ongoing Support & Optimization
Quarterly reviews, system optimization, refresher training, and architecture adjustments as your CI program matures and your operation evolves.
Why This Service
Methodology + System, Not One or the Other
Consultants design programs. Software vendors deploy tools. We do both. The CI architecture is designed by SMEs who have built and rescued programs. The execution system is EmpowerOps — purpose-built for exactly this work. Together, the program sticks because the system enforces it.
Floor-First Design
We don't design from the boardroom and hope the floor adopts. We start with the supervisors and CI managers — the people who do the daily work. If they use it, the data flows up. If the data flows up, leadership sees value. Adoption is engineered, not mandated.
Sustainment Is the Goal, Not the Afterthought
Most CI programs are designed for launch. Ours are designed for month 12. Every element — from the tier meeting agenda to the escalation rule — is built to function without the initial enthusiasm. That's the difference between a CI event and a CI culture.
Who This Is For
Companies launching a CI function for the first time — building the foundation right from the start
Companies with a stalled or declining CI program — the methodology was sound, but the execution system wasn't there
New operations leaders who need to establish operational discipline within their first 90 days
PE-backed manufacturers that need standardized operational systems across portfolio companies
Multi-plant organizations that need consistency — same system, same standards, same visibility across sites
Build a CI Program That Lasts
Book a consultation. Tell us where your CI program is today — launching, stalling, or scaling — and we'll show you what a sustainable architecture looks like.
