Discover Your Shortest Path to Operational Excellence
We know what operational excellence looks like in homebuilding. Now let us discover the shortest path to get you there. Based on Drew Stevens' book "The Lean Machine," this intensive engagement delivers a customized roadmap to reduce waste, decrease costs, shorten cycle time, and improve quality.
Schedule Your AssessmentThe homebuilding industry has operated on high-waste practices for decades. With increasing material costs and competitive pressures, you can no longer afford to ignore waste.
Not a traditional lecture—engage in hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and collaborative problem-solving throughout the day.
Learn how different departments impact each other and work together to eliminate waste across the entire organization.
Leave with a concrete 90-day implementation plan and the tools to immediately start reducing waste in your operations.
Based on Toyota Production System principles adapted specifically for the unique challenges of homebuilding.
Detailed current state analysis with process maps, waste identification, root cause analysis, and strengths to build upon.
Prioritized recommendations in three phases: Quick Wins (30-60 days), Foundational Improvements (90-180 days), and Transformational Changes (6-12 months).
Templates for simple, effective lean tools, process documentation, value stream mapping guides, and training materials.
Quantified projections for cost reduction, cycle time improvement, quality enhancement, and ROI timeline.
Each recommendation includes assigned owners, resource requirements, success metrics, and potential obstacles with mitigation strategies.
Complete slide deck, executive summary, and materials suitable for sharing with staff and trade partners.
Executive interviews, operations and construction management discussions, pre-construction and design reviews, purchasing and supply chain analysis. Kickoff meeting sets expectations for candid dialogue.
Job site visits and field observations, sales and customer service interviews, warranty analysis, finance and accounting reviews, trade partner and supplier conversations (if available).
Our team synthesizes findings, conducts root cause analysis, identifies opportunities, prioritizes recommendations, and develops your customized roadmap with the shortest path to operational excellence.
Current state assessment, complete roadmap presentation with three implementation phases, projected impact and business case, Q&A and discussion, assignment of quick win owners, and next steps planning.
To gain a complete understanding of your operations, we'll interview representatives from across your organization, including leadership, field teams, and supporting departments.
Contact us today to schedule The Lean Machine assessment for your organization
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