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Phone: 239-877-0881Email: [email protected]

Our Deliverables

98% on-time deliveries

40% inventory reduction

40% reduced labor cost

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About US We have advised and implemented change in manufacturing,

distribution and inventory management for a combined 50+ years. We have a track record that includes 15 turnarounds in manufacturing and distribution companies. Our approach is: keep it simple and teach and implement the fundamentals. We will make sure that your customers are happy with deliveries and you have less invested in capital with higher market share and profits.

Our methods are: “Hands On”: where we occupy the position and make the

changes in people and processes necessary. Then we help you fill the position.

Assessment : where we analyze, propose solutions, and teach


About US

Electrolux

Nilfisk Advance

General Pump

K2 Logistics

Dometic LLC

These are some of the companies we have helped create value for the customer:


“85% of the reasons for failure to meet customer requirements are related to deficiencies in systems and processes… rather than the employee. The role of management is to change the process rather than badgering individuals to do better.”

- W. Edwards Deming


Factory Flow Lead times too long and inflexible High labor costs Poor flow of materials Plant layout not conducive to consistent deliveries or quality Labor not trained

Warehouse/Distribution Center issues Lack of inventory accuracy

No simple visual stocking methods

Flow of product not well defined

Freight issues

Inventory Management Issues Demand and supply planning out of sync

Unpredictable supply chain because inventory isn’t stratified with appropriate minimums and lot sizes

Excess or wrong inventory

Incorrect bills-of-material

Some of the common barriers that can prevent you from success are:


We Deliver Results


Flexible and Lean Factory

Schedule based on customer/distribution center needs Produce units with like processes together Establish a Sequence of Events and Takt times for units in

order to establish consistency and predictable results Teach employees the principles of flow manufacturing and the

specifics of their job Well trained employees with consistent and predictable

processes will ensure great quality Implement/amend plant layout with a flow and space for

material presentation to production Stock common parts at point-of-use with Kanban

replenishment


Organized Distribution Center/Warehouse“Keep It Simple”

Efficient layout optimizing space for receiving and shipping Inventory located in accordance with frequency of use and size

Bulky items stored separately Slow movers stored separately

Pick lists arranged in location sequence for efficiency in picking Instill transaction discipline with thorough training – publish warehouse

procedure manual Implement rigorous cycle-counting Ensure that you have optimized the supply chain into and out of distribution

center/warehouse


K2 Logistics (O&S Partner) offers the following freight services:

Small Package / Express Shipping Solutions Inbound / Outbound Freight Management Services Order Tracking / Tracing ensuring on time delivery Single Source Contact – On / Off site Full Distribution / Packaging / Crating Analysis On-line Shipping / Freight Management Information Management / Customized EDI Programs Consolidated Invoicing Domestic Air / Ground Service International Ocean Import / Export Services


Good Inventory Management“Fundamentals and Discipline”

Testimonials Jim. Menefee,

VP of Operations, Dometic LLC

“I have known Chuck for many years and have seen the high quality management he has provided. Chuck's project skills include both large major operational restructuring and detailed plant daily operations. Chuck is a high strategic thinker and can provide a detailed process path to complete the plan. It has been a pleasure to work with Chuck and I highly recommend him to provide operational vision, restructuring plans, or just operational excellence.”

Steven Horwitz

President, ELX/Electrolux

“…Chuck transformed a sluggish, old guard manufacturing facility into a new, vibrant, lean, and most importantly, profitable manufacturing operation.”

Christian Cornelius-Knudsen

President and CEO of Nilfisk Advance/Americas

“…after 6 months we had achieved significant reductions in inventory, improved inventory controls, and were suddenly able to deliver on time to our customers despite much lower inventory…”

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Testimonials (Cont’d) John A. Martino

Vice-President of Operations, Dometic LLC

“Chuck Schott turned around an operation for me that had bad morale, productivity, and customer service issues in six months. He has a no-nonsense direct approach…”

Scott Lunger

CFO, Nilfisk Advance/Americas

Regarding Electrolux Kent division…”In less than 12 months Chuck implemented permanent process improvements fixing production, the supply chain, and meeting customer’s delivery and quality expectations.

Gregg Johnson

CFO, General Pump

“Chuck provided outstanding results to our Logistics processes. He improved on-time deliveries, reduced our inventory levels and improved our warehouse productivity. Chuck is a no-nonsense guy who gets through the clutter and zeros in on the real issues. He is results orientated and works well with others. I highly recommend


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