C-FOUR: In-Plant Productivity Improvement & Work Measurement Training

<BODY> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="620"> <tr> <td width="432" valign="top"><br> <img border="0" src="images/conshead.jpg" alt="Productivity, Technical Advisory, Consulting, and Problem-Solving Services" width="432" height="67"> <p><font size="2" face="Arial" color="#FF0000"><b>Productivity Improvement, Work Measurement, and Incentives.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Productivity and Continuous Improvement using the tools of TQM and work simplification.  Engineered work measurement studies using direct stopwatch time study, video tape micromotion analysis, predetermined motion-time data systems (MTM-1, GPD, 4-M, MOST), and Computer-Aided Work Sampling (CAWS).  Time formula and standard data development for groups or families of work using advanced work measurement techniques including multiple regression analysis.  Computer-Integrated Time Study system using the HP 600/620/660 LX palmtop PC for "automated" work measurement.  Development and implementation of multi-factor (quantity, quality, scrap, rework, machine utilization, material utilization, etc.) incentive systems and gain-sharing (Scanlon-Rucker, ImproShare) type plans.  Superb in-plant training programs in all work measurement and productivity improvement topics.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#FF0000"><b>Ergonomics/Human Factors.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Design of the man-machine environment; manual and powered hand tools; machines and equipment; and the workplace to integrate and enhance human interaction.  Reduction of fatigue, manual material handling stress reduction, decrease of repetitive motion injuries, and minimization of errors/defects.  Concurrent classical IE techniques application to improve productivity.  Strong knowledge base in advanced material handling equipment.  Training in practical ergonomics.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#FF0000"><b>Indirect Labor Cost Control & Reduction.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Analysis of indirect labor and service/support functions using state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Work Sampling with Microsoft Excel (CAWS/E).  Significant cost reductions achieved through the use of CAWS in such areas as maintenance, Q.C. inspection, warehousing, shipping and receiving, tool room/machine shop, secretarial/clerical, etc...  Indirect labor scheduling, work planning, and methods improvement.  Special incentive systems development for indirect labor.  Cost reduction training.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#FF0000"><b>Quality Control and Applied Statistics.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Statistical studies of production, quality, and economic systems.  Machine comparisons and machine capability studies.  Statistical analyses including tests of hypotheses, statistical quality control charts, histogram analysis of production system distributions, economic analysis of quality control system design, and curve fitting/regression analysis.  Design of experiments and experimental methods development.  Initiating TQM that works and fixing TQM that doesn't work.  Training in Continuous Improvement using the tools of TQM and Work Simplification.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#FF0000"><b>Plant Layout and Materials Handling.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Small area to an entire plant facility layout analysis and design.  Effective location/integration of equipment and service/support facilities based on flow as well as other-than-flow relationships.  Determination of material handling systems specifications based on sound engineering economic analysis.  Training in Systematic Layout and Materials Handling Planning.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#FF0000"><b>Other Industrial Engineering Services.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Other areas where professional services can be provided include management/technical training and educational program development, application of production system simulation and systems optimization techniques using mathematical programming, and development of computer-based management information systems for productivity auditing.  C4 has strong training skills.</b></font><p><font face="Arial" color="#FF0000" size="2"><b>Our per diem rates are competitive and range from $900 to $1600</b></font></td> <td width="12" background="images/lineback.gif"> </td> <td width="138" valign="top"> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="images/consdiam.jpg" alt="Productivity, Technical Advisory, Consulting, and Problem-Solving Services" width="112" height="108"></p> <p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="1">C-FOUR Professional<br> & Administrative Staff</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial Narrow" size="1">James A. Chisman, P.E., Ph.D., BSEE, Akron University; MSIE, Iowa University; Ph.D., Iowa University.  Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering.  Specialties include systems simulation (GPSS), applied operations research and statistics.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial Narrow" size="1">Rob Christie, Software Engineer. Currently pursuing BSCIS at Clemson University. Specialties include software design and development, Internet/web enterprise solutions, database development, and network administration.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial Narrow" size="1">Carl R. Lindenmeyer, President and Principal. BSIE, Northwestern University; MSIE, Western Michigan University; Ph.D. work (ABD - all but dissertation), Michigan State University. Specialties include productivity improvement program development and training, plant layout and material handling systems, advanced work measurement, statistical process control, applied ergonomics, and development of applied IE computer systems/software.</font></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><a href="productivity.htm">Productivity</a></p> </BODY>