Services
Six practice areas. Each one built on decades of hands-on implementation experience across leadership, engineering, and industrial operations.
Lean, Kaizen & Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement That Sticks
Sustainable operational improvement requires more than a workshop. Wheeler Dynamics designs and leads end-to-end Lean transformation programs — from value stream mapping and waste elimination to Six Sigma DMAIC projects and Kaizen event facilitation. The focus is always on building internal capability so improvements outlast the engagement.
Capabilities
- Value Stream Mapping & Analysis
- Kaizen Event Design & Facilitation
- Six Sigma DMAIC Project Leadership
- Waste Identification & Elimination
- Standard Work Development
- Visual Management Systems
- Lean Culture & Mindset Training
- Continuous Improvement Program Design
Typical Outcomes
- Throughput and cycle time reduction
- Defect rate and scrap reduction
- Floor space and inventory optimization
- Sustained improvement culture
Industrial Engineering & CapEx
Capital Projects Delivered On Time, On Budget
Capital expenditure projects carry significant risk — scope creep, schedule overruns, and commissioning failures are common. Wheeler Dynamics provides experienced project management from feasibility through startup: defining scope, managing vendors, coordinating installation, and validating performance against design intent.
Capabilities
- Feasibility Studies & Business Cases
- Equipment Selection & Specification
- Facility Layout & Material Flow Design
- Vendor Management & Procurement Support
- Installation & Commissioning Oversight
- Performance Qualification & Validation
- Ergonomics & Workstation Design
- Capacity Analysis & Bottleneck Resolution
Typical Outcomes
- On-time, on-budget project delivery
- Validated equipment performance
- Optimized facility layout and flow
- Reduced commissioning risk
ERP / MRP / Business Processes
Systems That Reflect How You Actually Operate
ERP and MRP implementations fail when technology is deployed without process alignment. Wheeler Dynamics bridges the gap — assessing current-state processes, defining future-state requirements, supporting system selection, and managing implementation to ensure the technology serves the operation rather than the other way around.
Capabilities
- Current-State Process Assessment
- ERP/MRP Requirements Definition
- System Selection & Vendor Evaluation
- Implementation Project Management
- Business Process Redesign
- Capacity Planning & Scheduling Optimization
- Data Migration & Integrity Planning
- User Training & Change Management
Typical Outcomes
- Accurate production scheduling
- Inventory visibility and control
- Streamlined order-to-ship processes
- Reduced manual workarounds
Training & Education
Building the Capability That Sustains Results
Operational improvements are only as durable as the people who maintain them. Wheeler Dynamics designs and delivers structured training programs — from frontline operator skills to leadership development in Lean and continuous improvement — tailored to the organization's culture, language, and operational context.
Capabilities
- Training Needs Assessment
- Curriculum Design & Development
- Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma Methodologies
- Support for Operator Skills Training and Assessment
- Supervisor & Manager Development
- Train-the-Trainer Programs
- E-Learning & Blended Learning Design
- Training Effectiveness Measurement
Typical Outcomes
- Internal CI capability and ownership
- Reduced reliance on external consultants
- Consistent process execution
- Engaged, capable workforce
CDMO & R&D Project Management
Rigorous Oversight for Regulated Environments
Contract development and manufacturing organizations operate under intense regulatory scrutiny with complex multi-party project structures. Wheeler Dynamics provides experienced project management for CDMO engagements and internal R&D programs — maintaining schedule, managing risk, and ensuring quality system alignment throughout development and scale-up.
Capabilities
- CDMO Selection & Contract Support
- Technology Transfer Project Management
- R&D to Manufacturing Scale-Up
- Stage-Gate Process Management
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning
- Regulatory Timeline Management
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination
- Batch Record & Documentation Oversight
Typical Outcomes
- On-schedule technology transfers
- Reduced regulatory submission risk
- Successful scale-up to commercial production
- Clear accountability across project teams
M&A & Start-Up Projects
Operational Clarity at Critical Inflection Points
Acquisitions and start-ups demand rapid operational assessment and decisive action. Wheeler Dynamics provides operational due diligence for M&A transactions and hands-on project management for greenfield and brownfield start-ups — identifying risks, building operational infrastructure, and accelerating time to full production.
Capabilities
- Operational Due Diligence
- Post-Acquisition Integration Planning
- Greenfield & Brownfield Start-Up Management
- Operational Readiness Assessment
- Staffing Model & Org Design
- Process & Quality System Development
- Vendor & Supply Chain Establishment
- Ramp-Up Planning & Execution
Typical Outcomes
- Accelerated time to full production
- Reduced integration risk
- Operational infrastructure built to scale
- Clear go-live milestones and accountability
Not sure which service fits?
Most engagements span more than one practice area. Let's talk through your situation and identify the right approach. Services may also include interim roles such as VP Operations or membership on Board of Directors.