Michael Parent

Consulting Services

Dynamic leader and Coach with expertise in leading change and mentoring executives towards operational excellence. Specializes in operational excellence through quantitative methods (Lean, Six Sigma, Quality, Simulation, etc.). Breadth of work includes strategy formulation, operational planning and execution, continuous improvement, Facets of this work include strategic planning, managing accountability and change management.

ProductionPlant Management

How to Implement Predictive Maintenance Tools in Manufacturing

•Michael Parent

Typical maintenance programs have waste and unnecessary downtime. Predictive maintenance is a new approach that can increase operational reliability.

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ProductionPlant Management

How to Achieve Flexible Production Scheduling and Planning in Manufacturing

•Michael Parent

Trying to stay one step ahead of daily production goals can seem as achievable and realistic as looking into a crystal ball — particularly when manufacturers aren’t using integrated systems with access to customer-driven, real-time data.

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ProductionPlant Management

Capacity Planning in Manufacturing: Demand-Driven Capacity Management

•Michael Parent

Capacity management necessitates that operations executives and plant managers focus on making sure they have just the right capacity for the right product at the right time.

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Production

Lean Manufacturing Best Practices for an Uncertain Economy

•Michael Parent

In the fast-paced and ever-changing global supply chain, operational agility and efficiency have become crucial for manufacturers to survive and grow.

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Data & Automation

From Fundamentals to Application: Understanding Statistical Process Control (SPC)

•Michael Parent

As the global markets grow more complex, it’s crucial for manufacturing organizations to hone processes that access and interpret data in real-time to control variances and target quality.

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