Testimonials & Case Studies

Custom Machine Manufacturer gets results with Velocity Scheduling System

January 19, 2012

Bent River Machine, Inc. designs, builds, tests, delivers, and installs factory automation for companies in several different markets to help manufacturers become more efficient. Bent River also produces a custom line of photovoltaic, flat panel laminators, low flow pumps, conveyors, handlers, valves, and pick and place systems. They work at being a valued part of their customer’s team, through current

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Precision Components Manufacturer achieves Job Shop Scheduling Success

August 28, 2011

Profile Grinding is a manufacturer of precision components providing manufacturing solutions combining machining capabilities, innovation, engineering, and experienced, dedicated employees. They serve many different industries including durable and capital goods, hydraulics, transportation, aerospace, and automotive. They work in all types of materials including mild, alloy, stainless steels, brass, bronze, plastics, aluminum, titanium, tungsten, and exotics. And like any highly custom job

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Job Shop Scheduling Velocity Scheduling System Case Study

March 19, 2011

Contour Tool did not think it was possible to improve their scheduling to substantially improve due date performance or ship more with fewer people, but they did just that and more with the Velocity Scheduling System. Read their full success story and check out their results, here: http://www.velocityschedulingsystem.com/On_Time_Shops/Contour-Tool-VSS-success-story.pdf. This is not your typical drum buffer rope or Theory of Constraints success

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Job Shop Scheduling Success!

December 23, 2010

I can’t believe we have already had over 100 companies go through or Velocity Scheduling System Coaching Program! Time really does fly. Who would have thought that custom job shops and machine shops could substantially improve their scheduling WITHOUT an onsite consultant? That they could substantially improve on time delivery? That they could substantially reduce the time it takes to get a

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And MORE Job Shop Scheduling Success!

December 23, 2010

After completion of the course our on-time delivery has improved from 68% to 95%. Using the VSS principals our goal is 100% by year end! Tim Merrifield Overtime has been reduced by 75% while increasing OTD to 95% through this period… Steve Fleissner Identifying bottlenecks and decreasing work in process definitely helped improve throughput. Kirk We decreased

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Tool & Die Shop Scheduling Success!

December 23, 2010

Penn State Tool & Die is a manufacturer of specialized products for a multitude of industries. Participating in both commercial and defense related projects, they do machining and fabrication for Navy and Commercial Nuclear Programs; Navy and Commercial Shipbuilding; Navy and Commercial Nuclear Refueling; Handling and Storage Equipment; Aircraft and Aerospace Industries; Defense and Commercial Research and Development Programs; Gas

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Custom Engineered Parts Job Shop Scheduling Success!

December 23, 2010

Skunk2 Racing engineers and builds the highest quality and best performing aftermarket parts for today’s sport compact cars. Dr. Lisa has provided us with a flexible shop “Operating System” that has provided many benefits to both our engineering and production departments. Chaos is down; visibility and speed through the shop are up. This allows management to make clearer decisions for

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Custom Injection Molding Job Shop Scheduling Success!

December 23, 2010

Crescent Industries is a supplier of custom injection molded thermoplastic products ranging in quantities from prototype to high volume. The Velocity Scheduling System has become the centerpiece of our tool shop. The simplicity of administration and visual nature of the system has been received well by the shop. Jobs are finishing faster and deliveries are improving thanks to the VSS

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Aerospace Job Shop Scheduling Success!

December 23, 2010

Paramount Machine has extensive experience with materials ranging from aluminum to titanium and aircraft alloys to Inconel. Their products are used in applications as diverse as commercial and military aircraft, critical life-support equipment, and space exploration Before starting the Velocity Scheduling System our on time delivery was about 68%. After implementation of the system we’re currently running at 100% OTD.

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Oil & Gas Job Shop Scheduling Success!

December 23, 2010

Schlumberger is the leading oilfield services provider, trusted to deliver superior results and improved E&P performance for oil and gas companies around the world. Check out this email. Jose, This is the best system for Manufacturing that I have encountered. This is our next step in the cables shop and covers the entire value stream. It is a web based

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