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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.
  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.
  Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology http://www.amt-mep.org/
Nonprofit consulting and assistance organization offers affordable improvement services for manufacturing and technology related organizations.
  Mid America Manufacturing Technology Center http://www.mamtc.com/
Manufacturing consulting company advising small to medium-size manufacturers.
  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.
  EMA Services Inc http://www.ema-inc.com
Manufacturing consulting.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  Jay W. Preston, PE http://www.safetybiz.com/
Production safety consultation and engineering services. Based in Los Angeles, California.
  Haas Corporation http://www.haastcm.com/
Process improvements associated with chemical use in manufacturing.
  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.
  Business Industrial Network http://www.downtimecentral.com
Exploring the true cost of manufacturing downtime. Research and information to justify maintenance costs.
  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.
  Lake County Partners of Illinois http://www.lakecountypartners.com
Nonprofit organization in Lake County, Illinois offering financial, human resource and manufacturing consulting.
  Wood Information Center http://wood-info.com
Consultants serve primary and secondary wood products industries. Site sells wood-related business reports and marketing studies.
  Technical Change Associates http://www.technicalchange.com
Business consulting.
  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.
  Sandalwood http://www.sandalwood.com
Ergonomics and engineering services for manufacturers including program management, consulting, and project engineering services.
  Manufacturing Management and Technology Institute http://www.mmt-inst.com
Manufacturing consulting.
  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.
  The ChemQuest Group http://www.chemquest.com/
Strategic management consultants specializing in the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and automotive industries.
  The Createch Group http://www.groupecreatech.com/
Consulting in reengineering and application of technologies. Located in Canada.
  Lean Advisors, Inc. http://www.leanadvisors.com
Lean manufacturing consulting, training, and implementation services for healthcare, aerospace, food processing, process, and manufacturing.
  InventoryOps.com http://www.inventoryops.com/services.htm
Inventory management and warehouse operations.
  Metallurgical Consultants http://www.materialsengineer.com/
Forensic services include materials processing evaluation, failure analysis, fire damage evaluation, accident investigation, and expert testimony.
  Sinclair Group http://www.sinclairgroup.com
Manufacturing consulting.
  Grast Lure Design http://www.toledo-bend.net/garst/index.asp
Fishing lure design and consultation.
  Centris Consulting, Inc. http://centrisconsulting.com
Operations and manufacturing consultants to industries including pharmaceuticals, construction, consumer products, and packaging.
  ISO Queensland http://www.isoqld.com.au/
Professional information services on Australian industrial capability, local industry development and tariff concession services.
  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.
  Ambic Business Network http://www.ambic.net
UK-based consultants serve many industries including manufacturing and packaging.
  Hungerford Vinton, LLC http://www.hvaudit.com/
Special audits, including distributor, contractor, rebate, promotion, accounts payable, royalty, franchise, and advertising.
  Proaction http://www.proaction.net/
Promotes understanding and generation of best practices in a client's business.
  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.
  Duggan & Associates Inc. http://www.dugganinc.com/
Provides lean consulting and implementation. Offers workshops in value stream mapping and lean cell design.
  IBN AG http://www.ibnag.com/
Consultant for the agro-food industry.
  Deformation Control Technology, Inc. http://www.deformationcontrol.com
Manufacturing process modeling and simulation, including heat treatment, forging, and thermal barrier coatings.
  Cooperating Executives Organization http://www.ceoadvice.com/
General management business consultants for various business industries.
  Martin Stankard http://www.martinstankard.com/
Specializes in productivity and quality improvement for service businesses.
  Bourton Group http://www.bourtongroup.com/
Manufacturing consultants, and designers of the agile enterprise.
  Manufacturing Systems Group http://www.mfgsysgroup.com
Kewill ERP (Micro-MRP) implementation, training for MAX and Crystal Reports. Off-the-shelf Crystal Reports and MRP audits for existing users.
  E9 Limited http://www.e-9.biz/
Providers of technical, industrial, marketing and management services to industry and commerce.
  Business Performance Improvement http://www.bpic.co.uk
Resource planning and control; located in UK.
  R. Michael Donovan and Co.,Inc. http://www.rmdonovan.com
International management consulting and education firm.
  Red Wing Technologies, Inc. http://www.redwingtechnologies.com
Market research, product development, and market development for measurement and control companies.
  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.
  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.
  Operations Associates http://www.oallp.com/
Providing services for business and financial, telecommunications, supply chain and logistics, and facilities master planning.
  Six Sigma Qualtec http://www.sixsigmaqualtec.com
Lean manufacturing training and implementation services.
  The Ceramist Technologist http://www.ceramist-technologist.com/
Technical and management consulting within the clay based manufacturing industries.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  Lean Manufacturing Group http://www.lean-strategies.com/
Business strategy and supply chain consultants. Lean production, order fulfillment, and product development strategy.
  North American Production http://www.napsmexico.com/
Mexico manufacturing NAFTA consulting.
  Inventory Solutions http://www.inventorysolutions.org
Consultants offer solutions for materials management, improved materials flow, just-in-time manufacturing implementation, and optimal inventory stocking.
  ASEMA International http://www.asema.com.au
Australia-based mechanical consulting engineers for rollingstock, automotive, marine and aeorspace industries.
  Manufacturing Engineering http://www.mfgeng.com
Consults on lean training, consulting, and manufacturing. Located in Columbus, Ohio.
  Manufacturing Decision Analysis http://www.hmlv.com
Consulting and training in high mix manufacturing techniques
  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.
  Automotive Consulting Group, Inc. http://www.autoconsulting.com/
Benchmark current operations consulting.
  AMT Ireland http://www.amt.ul.ie/
Manufacturing and technology consultancy.
  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.
  TJWalker + Associates Inc http://www.tjwa.com
Minnesota-based engineering firm specializes in process development, lean operations, web handling, and technology management.
  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.
  Collective Dynamics http://www.collectivedynamics.com
Management consultant offers services in business process improvement, project management.
  FOCON Foundry Consultants http://www.focon-foundry.com/
Direct treatment of dross, recovery of metal from dross, environmenmtal consultants.
  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.
  Providata Automotive http://www.providata.com
Automotive management consulting, market research, competitive intelligence and forecasting.
  Aspacia Systems http://www.aspacia.com
Manufacturing support software systems for variety of computer systems and company sizes. Also offer training.
  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).
  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.
  Back-On-Track http://www.back-on-track.co.uk
Manufacturing performance consulting.
  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.
  Austin Associates http://www.lostfoam.com
Consulting firm specializes in product and tool design to the lost foam casting industry.
  Marcus Simmons Consulting http://www.marcussimmons.com
Independent management consultant specialising in business process improvement. Case studies and a directory of useful business sites.
  Hi-Tech Design http://www.hitech-design.com
Product design consultancy offers full range of engineering, design and manufacturing services.
  Techman/Kanata http://www.techmankanata.com
Product manufacturing, operations, and procurement consultants.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  Border Assembly Inc. http://www.borderassembly.com/
Manufacturing and maquiladora assistance for all products.
  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.
  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.
  Technology Agency Inc. http://www.techagency.fi
Develops and implements development projects in building services technology for industry.
  OME Consultants http://www.omeconsultants.com
Consultant specializes in the fenestration industry. Works with small manufacturing companies.
  Ford Associates Ltd. Consultant Engineers http://www.ford-associates.co.uk
Consultants specializing in new and second-hand equipment for pilfer proof aluminium caps, metal closure making, can making, metal decorating, and presses.
  GEI http://www.geilean.com/
Specializes in implementing lean at manufacturing plants.
  QPA Training and Consulting http://www.qpatraining.com
Training and consulting to manufacturers for quality and productivity.
  Envistion - Manufacturing Management Consultants http://www.envistion.biz/
Key services include operations strategy development, performance improvement and lean manufacturing systems design and implementation.
  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.
  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.
  Kanban Experts http://www.kanbanexperts.co.uk/
experts in the kanban and just in time systems of component management
  Linchpin Manufacturing Specialists, Inc. http://www.linchpin-msi.com/
Consultants in manufacturing efficiency, cost control and project management.
  OEE Consulting, Ltd. http://www.moneyandmachines.com/
Provides assistance in determining overall equipment effectiveness to improve the return on capital employed (ROCE).
  Granite Bay Consulting http://www.granite-bay.com
Operations management consultants serve manufacturing industry.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  Flex Process Improvement http://www.flexpi.com
Industrial engineering consultants serve small businesses in the distribution, apparel, service, and manufacturing industries.
  Peppler Solutions http://www.pepplersolutions.com
Strategic consulting services for manufacturing companies, specializgin in demand flow diagnostics and supply chain diagnostics.
  ProfitLink http://www.profit-link.com/
Management consulting and training firm offers services in cost reduction, sales margin improvement, and customer satisfaction.
  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.
  Failure Analysis Services http://www.faservices.com
Offers failure analysis training with focus on mechanical systems.
  Bergander Limited http://www.bergander.com
Consultancy specialising in culture change driven by strategy development, employee involvement, management development and change management.
  HOSCA Management Consultants Limited http://www.hosca.co.uk/
Lean manufacturing, kaizen, and continuous improvement.
  Information Flow Management http://www.iflowmanagement.com
management consultants specializing in lean, process reengineering and information systems implementation
  Iproductive http://iproductive.ca
Consultants provide time and motion studies and other operations improvement services to heavy industry manufacturers.
  Entwistle Metal Fabricating Inc. http://www.emf7.com/
Metal fabrication and design. Work with stainless steel and specialty sheet, tube, square, and round bar.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  DeHart Consulting http://www.dehartconsulting.com
Consultants to mid-size electronics manufacturers. Services include supply management, plant floor design, and product and manufacturing engineering.
  Anbor Consulting http://anbor.com/
Spain-based consultants offer industrial and logistic process improvement through the application of lean manufacturing techniques such as JIT, TQM and TPM.
  Argee, Inc. http://www.fiberglassusa.com
Product development services for manufacturers of continuous glass fibers.
  Belform Consulting http://www.formrolling.com/
Form, groove and profile rolling and machine design.
  Rippenhagen Consulting http://rippenhagen.netfirms.com
Manufacturing efficiency, dispatching, and capacity analysis consulting for the semiconductor industry.
  Critical Path Technologies http://critical-path.itgo.com
Specializing in turn-arounds and general bottom-line financial improvement for manufacturing companies.
  Verstegen + Associates http://www.verstegenassociates.com/
Operating cost, quality, and response lead-time consulting.
  S. P. Oudhia http://www.spoudhia.com
Undertaking turnkey project consulting.
  Creative Manufacturing Solutions http://www.cmsteam.com
Providers of innovative services to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality in manufacturing companies.
  Les Wood Associates http://www.lwassoc.com/
Productivity improvement experts.
  Que1 http://www.que1.com
Specializing in new technologies to support your existing manufacturing systems.
  Quality Systems Innovations, Inc. http://www.qsinnovations.com/vendormanagementprogram.html
Vendor management program.
  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.
  Constructive Consulting http://www.constructconsult.com
Provides consulting services to construction product manufacturers.
  General Management Technologies http://www.gmtconsulting.com
Helping Fortune 500 clients to achieve change through fact-based decision-making, crossfunctional teaming, and strategic planning.
  Harry Consulting Services http://members.aol.com/harrymatsu/harry1.html
Material control consulting for automotive plants.
  24/7 Strategies Group http://www.24-7strategies.com
Scheduling consulting.
  Global Business Solutions http://www.gbsllc.com/
Providing technical services in business and manufacturing systems.
  QED Associates http://www.qedassociates.com
Materials consulting for coated substrates, and materials design.
  Learning Point TPM Workshops http://tpmworkshops.com
Firm implements and helps clients implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
  Operational Innovations, Inc. http://www.op-in.com/
Consulting firm specializing in project management, technical and operational services for the food, beverage and consumer goods industries.
  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.
  Tom Attea, Inc http://www.innovanpc.com/
Consulting for new products, concepts, names, ideas, and creative services.
  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.
  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.
  Progressive Manufacturing Solutions http://www.geocities.com/mfgwizard/
Assists manufacturers in implement world class manufacturing methodologies. Located in Ontario, Canada
  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
  AsiaTek http://www.asiatek.com/
Product design, contract manufacturing and packaging services for businesses and entrepreneurs.
  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.
  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.
  SI Associates http://www.si.associates.co.uk
Operational improvement and training consultancy across a wide range of business sectors.
  Manufacturing Management Associates http://consult-mma.com/
Manufacturing and distribution consulting.
  E. G. Mahler and Associates, Inc. http://www.egma.com
Consulting services in asset arenas of knowledge, working capital and equipment.
  Jus-Rite Design and Engineering http://rigbys.com
Factory automation, process improvement and design services for manufacturing companies.
  Jewelry Manufacturing Consulting http://www.jeweltec.com
New technology consulting services to jewelry manufacturers worldwide.
  Manufacturing Improvement Consultants http://ourworld.cs.com/miccinci
Consulting services to manufacturers and sells used industrial equipment.
  SplicingSolutions.com http://www.splicingsolutions.com/
Features a list of services, contacts, show calendar, How-to guide, and disclaimers on how to splice applications.
  Harper & Associates http://harper.spendi.com/
Ceramic consultancy service includes solutions for glazes, kilns, production, training, firing.
  Steve Hodges Associates, Inc. http://stevehodgesassoc.com/
Furniture design and marketing services to residential furniture manufacturers.
  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.
  Strategic Manufacturing Technology http://www.smt-toc.com
Management consultants.
  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.
  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.
  Woodworking Consulting Services http://www.woodmanagement.com
Engineering and management consulting for woodworking manufacturers.
  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.
  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.
  Medical Device and QA http://www.tremaine.fsnet.co.uk/iso2000.html
Consultancy in the ISO 9000 Revision 2000 for medical device manufacturers.
  taktik(z) http://taktikz.com/home/
Sells businesses information technology, business furniture, and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services.
  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.
  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
  Marschalls Consultants http://www.marschalls.com
Providing consultation in all technical, administration, financial, and procedural requirements of a manufacturing facility.
  Lean Enterprise Training http://www.leanenterprise.bigstep.com/
Consultant offers book and CD on lean enterprises and related services and workshops.
  Interwave Technology, Inc. http://www.interwavetech.com/index.asp
Consulting systems integrator specializes in manufacturing information technology consulting and integration services for web-based and client/server collaborative manufacturing execution and process information systems
  Dr. George Gouda, Cement Specialist http://www.cementspecialist.com/
The consultant offers his " hands on" in the industry for both greenfield and existing cement plants, throughout the world.

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