Frequently Asked Questions

We focus on projects that can make a meaningful impact on your business—especially the projects you know need to get done but don’t have the time or internal resources to tackle.

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Our work commonly includes:

• Manufacturing footprint consolidation

• Material flow optimization

• Plant layouts and facility planning

• New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Equipment sourcing and placement

• Manufacturing process improvement

• Capital equipment and automation evaluation

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If it’s a project that could improve your operation but keeps getting pushed down the list, we can help move it forward.

We’ve worked with manufacturers ranging from $5 million to more than $300 million in annual revenue.

Our target niche is growing manufacturers in the $10–$30 million range—companies that are growing, changing, and need additional engineering capacity to keep moving forward.

Those are some of our favorite projects.

Sometimes the first step isn’t knowing the answer—it’s taking the time to understand the problem. We can come onsite, observe your operation, talk with your team, and help bring clarity to what’s really happening.

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From there, we work together to identify root causes, define the opportunity, and determine the best path forward.

Absolutely.

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We work alongside internal engineering and manufacturing teams to provide additional capacity and expertise when they need it. We intentionally stay outside of the day-to-day production demands so we can focus on projects that move the business forward.

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Our goal isn’t to replace your team. It’s to support, strengthen, and train them along the way.

We do both.

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We don’t believe in handing over a set of plans and walking away. We want to be in the shop, working alongside your team to put the solution into practice.

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Implementation is where good ideas become real improvements—and we take pride in being there for that part of the process.

Absolutely. We take a holistic approach to capital investment decisions.

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We start by understanding where the business is headed and what leadership is trying to accomplish. Then we evaluate the technical requirements, run the economics, and consider how the investment will affect current production.

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The goal isn’t simply to find equipment that works. It’s to make sure the investment makes sense for the business.

Yes. In fact, this is our preferred way to work.

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We believe the people running an area every day should have a voice in how it is designed and improved. We like to work shoulder-to-shoulder with operators and manufacturing teams to understand how work actually gets done.

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Their input is critical to creating solutions that work in the real world—and building the buy-in needed to make those solutions stick.

Our tagline, Left Hand. Right Mind., captures how we approach our work.

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We combine creativity and outside-the-box thinking with the fundamentals and first principles of engineering.

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We aren’t interested in engineering for engineering’s sake. We look at the whole problem, challenge assumptions, and develop practical solutions that make sense for the people, processes, and business behind the operation.

Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it.

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We believe the best client relationships are built over time. Starting with a focused assessment allows us to understand your operation, demonstrate how we work, and build trust before taking on larger initiatives.

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As that relationship grows, we can work in parallel with your leadership and internal team to support the broader goals of the business.

$5,000–$10,000.

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A typical project engagement is around $30,000, although project costs vary based on the scope and size of the business.

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We’ll define the scope and investment with you upfront so you know what to expect.

Project timelines depend on the scope and complexity of the work.

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• Smaller projects: typically 1–3 months

• Larger projects: typically 6–12 months

 

We’ll establish a clear scope, timeline, and set of deliverables at the beginning of each engagement.

Give us a call.

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Tell us what you’re trying to accomplish, what isn’t working, or what you’re trying to figure out.

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We’ll listen, ask questions, and let you know if we can help. If we’re a good fit, we’ll work with you to determine the right place to start.