Manufacturing, Management, and Technical Experts based in China
Improving Processes, Improving Organization
At Our Core
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We’ve proven that organizations in China can make remarkable changes, in a short period of time, with the right attention and training
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We understand how essential it is to receive “buy-in” from the factory owners and top management, and we have experience doing just that
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Transformational change happens when we empower the factory with the right tools and guidance, but allow the change to come from within
About Us
Founded in 2012, CMC includes a team of more than 20 full-time consultants, with backgrounds in a wide range of manufacturing types, including, but not limited to, automotive, electronics, textiles, industrial machinery, and furniture. Our Consulting Directors are veteran manufacturing experts who have set up manufacturing and service facilities from scratch, each have more than 25 years of experience in lean and six-sigma, and keenly aware not only of successful management and leadership techniques, but specifically how to implement them in China. Many of them are even fluent in Chinese. Our Process Engineers, Product Specialists and other Consultants have been recruited from organizations that are known for their excellent internal training programs, such as Honeywell, GE, and major auto manufacturers, and each have at least 10 years experience driving change in Chinese organizations.
As an organization our mission is to work as the facilitators of lasting change in Chinese companies, allowing firms to streamline their operations, reduce waste, and generally become more efficient and profitable. As a company we strive to offer the most stimulating and rewarding atmosphere to our staff, and continuously improve our own processes.
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Fredy F.
- Strong expertise in process improvement in Plastics Injection, Die Casting, Metal Stamping, Electronics Assembly and Box Build Assembly.
- Sixteen years of multi-disciplinary experience in Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
- Ten years served as senior management in China, including managing a 10,000 people factory.
- Holds BSIE and MSIE with focus in Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
- Six Sigma black belt.
Terry Z.
- Expert competency in developing product inspection standards, checklists, and training workers for implementation.
- 5 years experience in a large electronics factory (electronic engineer, than QA/QC engineer).
- Experience with production launches, process control tools, and coordination of automation projects.
- 3 years in a quality control agency. Strong ability to set up relevant sampling plans, control points, and work instructions for inspectors. Familiar with measurement system analysis, QMS audits, and SPC.
Vickie T.
- ERP and Production Planning Expert.
- More than 20 years experience with supply chain management, production planning, procurement, and inventory & warehouse management.
- Implemented new purchasing and production planning strategies as support to lean implementation, leading to strong inventory reductions, shorter lead times, and lower costs. Has set up VMI hubs, EOL and EOM control, SAP implementations (key user of “Sales & distribution” and “Material Management” modules, coordinated financial integration).
- Oversaw over 1 billion USD of purchases at Wistron Corporation.
Gavin S.
- 10+ years experience in management of factory and service organizations quality control, social compliance and auditing.
- Has worked with manufacturers, trading companies, and third party inspection agencies.
- Expert in assessing QA/QC operations, including compensation systems and working documents. Has designed appropriate organization, procedures, and checklists, for several companies.
- Strong experience with large retailers’ social compliance standards. Has provided guidance to manufacturers desiring to improve working conditions and safety. Certified SA8000 auditor.
Frank H.
- Expert process engineer and change management specialist.
- 20+ years experience in manufacturing in China.
- Both Production Manager and Quality Manager (at different times) at Keystone Valve (China).
- Plant Manager in Rare Earth Electrics.
- Process Engineer, Process Engineer Team Leader and Production Supervisor for Johnson Electrics.
- Advanced knowledge of and ability to implement Lean, Six-Sigma, ERP, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Waste Reduction, JIT and factory continuous improvement.
- Lean leader, Six-sigma Green Belt, ISO 9001 certification. Other Trainings: GJB9000 (TS16949) PED, ATEX, ABS and FDA Internal Auditor Program.
Hank L.
- Proven expertise in driving change and lean manufacturing transformations, especially as it relates to NPI, engineering team management, and worker training.
- 20+ years manufacturing experience in various industries, including top management roles (plant manager, quality manager) at both Duracell and Honeywell in China.
- Leader in implementing KPI systems, including improving OTD from 32% to 60%, improving OEE from 50% to 70%, and reducing material cost by 30%.
- Led teams to establish critical equipment management system, update PFMEA, and maintain TS16949/HSE system.
- Experienced and trained in ISO9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, and HACCP. Six Sigma green belt.
Joe D.
- Proven expertise in achieving best-in-class results by reorganizing production in the apparel industry.
- 25+ years experience in China. Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean expert.
- Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
- 1992-1999: Production Manager – Garment Factory – Top Form.
- 1999-2002: Production Director – Garment Factory – Hop Lun.
- 2002-2011: Quality Related Roles – Charming Shoppes and Walmart.
- Currently: Large Scale Production Set up – South China.
David C.
- World-class proven expert in leadership, lean manufacturing and employee engagement.
- 25+ years of manufacturing experience in computer, automotive, aerospace, furniture, and chemical industries.
- Helped set up 5 manufacturing facilities from scratch (in the US, Canada, Mexico), including a 450 million USD project.
- 2008-2010: Site Director of Foxconn Juarez (the largest electronics site in the Americas) -- Achieved the award for highest quality in the division and returned the division to profitability.
- 1985-2001: Held various operational and production management postings in General Motors and Chrysler -- Managed over 2,000 employees at the Chrysler Newark plant in the US.
- Six Sigma green belt.
Alex B.
- Strong experience guiding manufacturers to implement a mature quality system while involving the workforce and reducing overall production costs.
- 9 years experience implementing ISO9001.
- 2004-2008: Industrial Engineer – Spanolux Factory – Belgium.
- 2008-2014: Consulting for Chinese factories on quality system implementation and process improvement.
Renaud A.
- Expert in architecture of quality management systems and project management software.
- 8 years experience in China.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
- Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor. Performed hundreds of Quality Audits.
- Helped trading companies and procurement offices streamline their processes and reduce office labor and mistakes.
- Author of well-read blog.
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