By improving the flow of information and material through their companies our clients gain control of their business. We work primarily with owner-operators or leadership, usually in process and manufacturing operations, who are dissatisfied with their business results. Poor Customer service, long lead times, too much inventory, chaos in the business system and unacceptable (or…
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The Continuous Pursuit of Excellence Synchronous Flow is a process engineering approach to operations management. Every business is a system and every system always has at least one constraint. It is better to manage the constraints than allow them to create chaos in the business. Goals we always seek in a Synchronous Flow implementation are: Improved EBITDA and net profit Reduced…
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Synchronous Solutions’ mission is to help business owners/entrepreneurs and leadership teams meet their goal and “continuously improve the financial well being and quality of life for all the stakeholders in their business”. The stakeholders in every business are not only the owners/entrepreneurs but also the employees and their families, suppliers, customers and the communities they…
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Having a goal isn’t enough. You need a plan too. The quality of your plan will determine how well you execute. Read our writings on the topic of planning below. Then let’s connect and start talking working on your plan together. Capacity Planning Slippery Rock Gazette, Apr ’20 The Law of Supply and Demand Slippery…
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Do right by your people and they will take to success. Here are a few articles we’ve written that speak to the human factor. We are in the people business and that is what makes it both fun and rewarding. Complacency Slippery Rock Gazette, Aug ’21 The Hawthorne Effect Slippery Rock Gazette, Sep ’20 The…
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Excellence is beyond good and a result of greatness. We are on a continuous pursuit of excellence because we believe there is no finish line. While success may be measured at all points along the way, the second we stop growing, we start dying. A company will grow until it is constrained from doing so.…
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Synchronous Flow is the application of the Theory of Constraints (TOC). There are many books on TOC that are a wealth of information for those of you who are studious and love to read. Here are articles we’ve written than describe what Synchronous Flow is all about. If you have questions or are ready to…
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Check out these articles we wrote for the Slipper Rock Gazette. Then let us know you are ready to improve the Throughput your business is generating! Time is Money Slippery Rock Gazette, Feb ’20 Pricing Your Product Slippery Rock Gazette, Nov ’19 Curse of Callbacks Slippery Rock Gazette, Jan ’19 Throughput Accounting – a Process…
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Unlock the secrets to profitability and sustainable success in your business with the timeless wisdom of “The Goal” by Dr. Eli Goldratt. If you haven’t read it yet, or it’s been a while since you delved into this masterpiece of business management, now is the perfect time to dive in. This novel tells the compelling…
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Are you tired of constantly firefighting unplanned disruptions in your custom manufacturing business? Seeking a better way to deal with the inevitable challenges posed by equipment issues, material defects, absentee employees, and ever-changing customer demands? Look no further! In this article we wrote for the Slippery Rock Gazette, you’ll discover the transformative concept of Protective…
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