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Streamlined workflows, process optimization tactics, and expert advice. The OpExecs blog empowers teams to eliminate waste and scale business operations efficiently.

OpExecs Highlighted in the Chadds Ford Junction Magazine

July 12, 2021

OpExecs was recently highlighted in Chadds Ford Junction Magazine as a local small business providing operational excellence consulting to organizations.

Lean Six Sigma Goes Well Beyond Manufacturing

May 22, 2020

Discover why Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC work in healthcare, finance, government, HR, and IT—not just manufacturing. Learn how to apply these methods to your industry.

Why New College Graduates Should Learn Lean Six Sigma

May 22, 2020

New business and engineering graduates who learn Lean Six Sigma distinguish themselves quickly. Discover how DMAIC skills accelerate your career from day one.

The World Is Flat: A Lean Pull System Case Study

May 22, 2020

Learn how a Fortune 100 manufacturer implemented a demand-driven pull system to eliminate stockouts, improve delivery to 98%, and grow sales by 25%.

Potential Pitfalls of Shifting to Shared Services

May 22, 2020

Learn how a Fortune 100 manufacturer implemented a demand-driven pull system to eliminate stockouts, improve delivery to 98%, and grow sales by 25%.

Why do I need an Operations Strategy?

May 22, 2020

Learn why operations strategy is often overlooked and how one manufacturer streamlined execution by aligning each location’s core competencies. Case study included.

Need to Squeeze Blood from a Stone?

May 22, 2020

Stuck at 3% productivity after years of 7.5% gains? Learn how one operations leader broke through the wall by looking beyond the four walls for cost-out ideas.

Why Continuous Improvement Never Stops

May 13, 2020

One fix is not enough. Learn why continuous improvement requires a long-term strategy—not short bursts—with a real-world case study on reducing lead times and hitting 98% OTD.

An Objective 3rd Party Can Bring a Fresh Perspective

May 13, 2020

Sometimes it takes an outsider to see what you can’t. Learn how one tough question from a visitor sparked a SMED initiative that transformed a manufacturing operation.

Defining and Measuring What Your Customers Value

May 12, 2020

Stop guessing what customers want. Learn how to use SIPOC, Voice of Customer, and SWOT to understand and deliver real customer value that drives loyalty.