Comprehensive Lean Manufacturing Program (5/4/2008)
DE WARDT AND COMPANY has introduced a new Lean Manufacturing program that combines three critical areas for success:
- Lean Manufacturing application,
- Process definition and rigor,
- Manufacturing technology and infusion.
This program is preferentially delivered through the assignment of the consultant into the business to whom authority to implement is delegated.
 
Hercules Offshore Liftboat Refurbishment (5/3/2008)
Analysis and recommendations for improvements to Project Systems and Organization drove a trend of improved ship yard repair work performance resulting in a 30% reduction in average ship yard visit days.
 
At Balance Partners with Smith (2/4/2008)
Smith acquired a minority interest in At Balance thus cementing a partnership between these two companies. This partnership combines the breakthrough proprietary technology of At Balance with the worldwide service network of Smith creating a win / win combination.
 
Oceaneering Facility Redesign (1/4/2008)
A facilitated session to redesign the layout and flow of a new Oceaneering facility resulted in capital cost savings of over 30%. The changes involved a reconfigured layout based on the most efficient materials and product flow and an upgrade of a specialist machine to enable multi tasking.