WESTROM offers manufacturing improvement services to small and medium size enterprise in the US, their Chinese sub-contractors and also directly to Chinese manufactures:
US-China Manufacturing StrategyOutcome: A strategic plan that defines your future manufacturing network: the products, capacities and capabilities of your plants in the US and China
Acquisition, divestiture, carved-outs and other strategic actions require rationalization and integration of the new manufacturing network. WESTROM can evaluate and build the business case to rationalize manufacturing network, account for supply chain risk, intellectual property risk, plus capacity additions or reductions. We specialize in evaluation of Chinese-US networks, including Chinese wholly owned, turn-key, joint ventures and other forms of manufacturing capacities
China Manufacturing Plant StrategyOutcome: Analysis and recommendation for your Chinese manufacturing plant
WESTROM can evaluate the business case for the establishment of a Chinese operation: wholly owned, turn-key, joint venture, captured plant and other arrangements of Chinese manufacturing capacity
US-China Operational Gap RemediationOutcome: Identification and elimination of Chinese-US operational gaps
A truly mediocre strategic plan implemented and executed well with discipline prevails over the perfect strategic plan executed poorly. WESTROM analyzes the operational obstacles that are preventing you achieving success with your China operations. Leveraging solid management, operations science, and knowledge of China, we help you close the gaps and realize the objectives of your strategic China plan
Lean Manufacturing and Drum-Buffer-Rope TOC ImplementationOutcome: Increased Chinese manufacturing productivity and competitiveness
Your company started operations in China to gain a competitive advantage; of course so have your competitors. Low cost manufacturing driven by low labor rates is a passing advantage. To remain competitive, your Chinese manufacturing operations must continually increase their productivity. Solid manufacturing begins with workable framework. Our experience shows that Lean Manufacturing provides this framework. Our Chinese experience position WESTROM uniquely to implement or help you implement lean manufacturing and to leverage Theory of Constraints Drum-Buffer-Rope concepts to drive productivity improvements
Manufacturing Process CharacterizationOutcome: Fully characterized Chinese manufacturing processes - defined and documented Chinese manufacturing capability
New manufacturing plants, floors or cells require that the processes are well defined and communicated. New products or significant product redesigns require the same detail with existing equipment and newly designed equipment and processes. WESTROM has the experience to design and implement plant layouts, material flows and manufacturing cells for light mechanical assembly, electronics and electronic assembly
Machine, Tooling and Material QualificationOutcome: Qualified fit-for-purpose machines, tooling and material supply
New machines, tooling or material suppliers require qualification to ensure production of a satisfactory product and a satisfied customer. WESTROM can implement or help you implement systematic repeatable process for the qualification of machines, machine cells, assembly lines, tooling and materials to meet your plant production and quality goals
Manufacturing and Engineering Technical Staff TrainingOutcome: China and US staff trained for US-China operations
It is critical that operators, technicians, engineers, and managers are provided with the tools they need to meet your company's strategic plan and enable your organization's success. WESTROM can provide the training your team needs for US-China cross-functional skills to ensure your manufacturing team's success
China Green & Brown Field DevelopmentOutcome: New or increased Chinese manufacturing capacity
The current Chinese supply base may not provide the capacity or capability required to meet your supply needs; or your cost requirements are driving you to the even lower cost areas of northern and western China. WESTROM has the experience, cultural context and contacts to develop new or redevelop existing Chinese operations to build your light mechanical assembly, electronics or electronics assemblies, typically within 24-36 months
China Turn-Key Partner AcquisitionOutcome: New or increased Chinese manufacturing capacity
The current Chinese supply base may not provide the capacity or capability required to meet your supply needs; or your cost requirements are driving you to the even lower cost areas of northern and western China. WESTROM has the experience, cultural context and contacts required to evaluate, acquire and transition an existing Chinese supplier into your operation, within 12-24 months. And unlike a typical Chinese supplier arrangement, a turn-key partner exclusively builds your light mechanical assembly, electronics or electronics assemblies
China Turn-Key Partner ManagementOutcome: New China supply management costs and reduced Chinese supply risks
Different turn-key manufacturing partners require different levels of technical and management support. We provide a range of services from management of existing turn-key operations to the creation of new turn-key partners. WESTROM offers a total Chinese sourcing solution by providing outsourced management of your Chinese operations, domestic Chinese logistics and international logistics from China into the US