Consultants that go beyond writing reports.
We deliver tangible & sustainable improvements.
We help clients work smarter, not harder. By applying lean principles we work as one team to implement the things that matter most. Whether that be removing waste from processes, improving product quality or reducing lead times.
We let our results speak for themselves and charge based on the results we achieve, not our days on-site.
ABOUT US
Our team of consultants are experts in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. We help our clients to work smarter – not harder. With experience ranging from lean manufacturing and operations management, to artificial intelligence and finance, we provide a unique insight to improvement, tailored to your unique business.
We are headquartered in Surrey, and were founded by two friends from the University of Warwick studying Physics and Engineering. Every consultant is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and has 5+ years of experience within the industry.
We provide a wide range of consulting services based on your specific needs, ranging from value stream mapping to OEE improvements through to full site-wide transformations.
MEET OUR CORE TEAM
WHAT WE DO
Areas for improvement typically fall within 4 types; cost savings, lead time reductions, cultural improvements and quality improvements.
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We work closely with every client, understanding their unique challenges and opportunities, and helping them achieve results across the 4 main areas. We recognise that every client is unique and understand the importance of working as one-team to help manage the change and ensure improvement continuous long into the future. For that reason, we conduct our work in workshop style, engaging team members, supervisors, and managers to ensure every solution is tailored to its requirements and the knowledge is retained internally.
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BENEFITS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cost Savings
Projects focused on improving productivity and reducing operational costs
Process re-eningeering
SMED (single minute echange of die)
OEE Evaluations
Work Balancing
Reduced Lead Times
Projects focused on reducing waiting time and helping the product flow through the system
Value Stream Mapping
Kanban System Setup
Redesign of layout & product flow
OEE Improvements
Cultural Improvements
Projects that develop a continuous improvement culture that permanently solves problems.
Problem Solving Workshops
Lean Six Sigma Training
Team improvement boards
Live performance dahsboards
Quality Improvement
Projects that reduce quality problems and create processes where errors are prevented
Total Productive Maintenance
5S Imlpementation
Error-proofing devices
Standard work development
WHO WE WORK WITH
FlowPlus works with a wide range of manufacturers across the UK. Our expertise spans food & beverage, automotive, machining, electronic manufacturing & many other types. Some of our clients include:
89
FlowPlus Discovery Phases Completed
489
Improvement Opportunities Identified
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30
Million Saved
OUR TRANSFORMATION PROCESS
Our approach is deliberately different. We believe sustaining results is the true test. That’s why we follow a tried-and-tested 4-step process: Discovery, Assessment, Implementation, and Training. From the shop floor to the boardroom, we work with stakeholders as one team to drive businesses towards sustainable profitable growth by transforming business operations and embedding a companywide continuous improvement mindset.
Equip your team with the ability to solve problems and make improvements;
Lean Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement
Operational Excellence
Trending Topics:
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Kaizen
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Productive Workspaces (5S)
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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
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Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri)
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Collaborative Problem Solving
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Warehouse Optimisation
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Voice of the Customer
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Right First Time Design
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ARTICLES
TESTIMONIALS
Working together has been a pleasure! FlowPlus really feel like part of the team and have transformed the culture for the better.
Jason Davies -
General Manager, MRE
The FlowPlus Discovery identified real improvement potential, and was the start of the improvement journey that led to our site reaching excellence.
Graham Wilkinson -
General Manager
FlowPlus helped us unlock our potential and as a result of their input we have delivered significant business improvement.
Caroline Grant -
Production Director, Biscuiteers