Busy but blocked
The punch runs flat out, so parts stack up waiting for paint and assembly. It looks organised. Every one of those stacks is cash sitting still, floor space gone, and jobs getting dented, buried and late.
Flow optimised
The punch now runs at the pace paint and assembly can absorb, so it stops making piles nobody asked for. The floor clears. One small buffer sits at the slowest point so it never starves, and jobs go out the door instead of sideways.
See how the constraint gets foundSurgical changeovers
Most plants treat setup as dead time nobody owns. Give it a method, a kitted trolley and a target time, and you get hours back every week without buying a thing. Two cells, same discipline.
Talk about your changeoversStandardised systems
Variety is the excuse every job shop uses for having no system. The jobs change. Quoting off real numbers, jigging the repeat work, and releasing jobs to a plan does not.
Check how your shop is runningChristchurch, let's work
Twenty years on factory floors, 300+ businesses advised, and a straight answer about whether we can help you.
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LEAN & Theory of Constraints to eliminate bottlenecks, optimize flow, and build systems that scale
Your team is busy. Machines are running. But somehow, you're not getting the throughput you need. Orders are late. Quality issues keep popping up. And you're stuck firefighting instead of growing. Want to know more about our approach? Read about Vern Holden.
The problem isn't effort. It's focus. Most businesses spread improvement efforts across everything, achieving little. We use LEAN and Theory of Constraints to find your biggest bottleneck and fix it first.
That's how you get real results, fast.
What you can expect when we work together
Using Theory of Constraints, we identify and eliminate the bottlenecks limiting your throughput. Improve flow, reduce WIP, and increase output without adding resources.
Streamline your entire value chain from customer inquiry to cash collection. Reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and improve cash flow.
Build clear processes, visual management systems, and accountability frameworks that empower your team and drive consistent results.
Our proven methodology for sustainable business improvement.
We assess your current state, identify bottlenecks, and map opportunities for improvement.
Together, we design a clear roadmap aligned with your goals and resources.
We work alongside you to execute changes, build systems, and drive results.
We measure outcomes, gather feedback, and optimize for continuous improvement.
Business transformation is ongoing. We stay with you for the journey.
Our proven methodology for sustainable business improvement.
We assess your current state, identify bottlenecks, and map opportunities for improvement.
Together, we design a clear roadmap aligned with your goals and resources.
We work alongside you to execute changes, build systems, and drive results.
We measure outcomes, gather feedback, and optimize for continuous improvement.
Business transformation is ongoing. We stay with you for the journey.
Perfect for businesses with capable internal teams who need expert guidance and accountability.
From $2,500/month
Contact for ProposalFor businesses needing hands-on leadership to drive transformation from the inside.
$5,000-$12,000/month
Contact for Proposal20+ years in operations across manufacturing, logistics, and service industries
Certified in LEAN, Theory of Constraints, and Agile methodologies
Proven track record of 10%+ productivity improvements in NZ manufacturing environments
Book a free hui and let's identify what's holding your business back
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Two turnarounds with figures attached, because every consultant on the internet says they improve flow.
24/7 multi-department plant
A reactive operation with no reliable plan. Departments pulling against each other, output swinging week to week, and the same fires every morning.
Reinstated realistic weekly and daily plans, set flow rules so work was released at the pace the constraint could take, and made roles and handovers explicit.
Stable output lifted by more than 15%
Same plant, same people, same machines.
Spare parts and dispatch
Too much cash tied up in stock, and customers still waiting. Replenishment ran on habit rather than demand.
Rebuilt replenishment against real demand, refocused the customer service and dispatch team, and cleared the dead stock decisions nobody wanted to make.
Inventory down 40%, on-time dispatch from 70% to over 90%
Less stock and better service at the same time, which is the point.
Where these numbers come from: operations Vern led at SKOPE Industries over 14 years, across production, spare parts and sales. They are his results, not a client's, and we would rather say so than dress them up.