What We Do
We Can Help
No two businesses are the same. Every business has its own unique goals, opportunities, and constraints. There are countless books, blogs, podcasts, articles, and studies out there that will tell you how to run your business, how to solve your problems, and how to maximize your profitability. The problem is that those tools are just that: tools. Because they don't understand your circumstances, they're filled with platitudes and generalizations that may or may not be useful. At Cambian, we believe that the best approach is a personal, hands-on approach. We don't talk at you, we work with you.
On this page, you can read about some of the expertise and experience that our team of industry professionals is ready to devote to the execution of your mission. Maybe you know exactly what you want to do and you're just looking for some support getting it done. Maybe you're just looking for confirmation you're going down the right path.
If you're ready to jump-start your journey toward "better", then contact us today.
How We Do It
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Initialize
From napkin sketches to equipment commissioning, the Cambian team can help you navigate the dynamic and stressful process of turning hopes into accomplishments. This stage of development presents a huge opportunity. Rearranging lines on paper is much less costly than rearranging production lines, and thorough understanding and review in the early stages pays exponential dividends.
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Market Entry and Site Location Strategy
Manufacturing Strategy Development
Factory Layout and Process Design
Information System Design and Setup
Supplier Sourcing and Qualification
Workplace Safety and Ergonomics
Construction Management
Commissioning Support
Relocation Planning
First Article/PPAP Support
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Stabilize
There are few things more frustrating than inconsistency. Everything seems to be going well for a while, then seemingly out of nowhere, you run into a rash of defects, equipment downtime, or supplier performance issues. Soon enough the problem goes away and you're offered assurances that it won't happen again because the problem is fixed… just like last time. But you don't have to accept that "it is what it is".
Quality Management System Implementation and Compliance
Standard Work Development
Capacity Planning and Production Scheduling
Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Actions
Supply Chain Mapping and Risk Assessment
Supplier Quality Management
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Optimize
​Everything can be improved. Unfortunately sometimes teams get so caught up in making sure that standards are followed, they forget to question whether the standard is still the best way of doing things. If your skin doesn't crawl when you hear the phrase "but that's the way we've always done it", then please call us immediately. At Cambian, we are passionate about making things better, and that means things have to change.
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Cost Reduction
Throughput Improvement
Automation and Robotics Integration
Industry 4.0 Adoption
Digital Twins and Simulations
Value Stream Mapping
Inventory Optimization
Logistics and Warehouse Optimization
Leadership Coaching
Operator Training
Cross-Functional Team Development
Change Management