“The Injection Molding department has now fully participated in a focused process of change under USCCG’s guidance. The positive effects of that experience are now being demonstrated through improved work center layouts and housekeeping, reduced scrap levels, improved efficiency, etc.” – Automotive Supplier

Featured Clients

  • Accuride
  • Wescast Industries Inc.
  • Decoma International
  • Magna International

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Satisfaction Ratings

Clients Give USCCG High Marks

USCCG Client Satisfaction Ratings (Through 05/06/08)

Overall Satisfaction 95.6 percent of USCCG clients expressed overall satisfaction with the firm with 82.6 percent saying they were “extremely” or “very” satisfied.

Case Histories

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Testimonials

"You should feel proud of all you have accomplished so far. I was very impressed by, and sincerely appreciate, your efforts." – Beverage Distributor

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Challenge - Fluctuating Product Prices

Steel is a primary raw material used in car part manufacturing. With little ability to raise prices, parts makers often have to absorb cost increases or lose business. Because of a glut of worldwide steelmaking capacity, foreign steel is often cheaper than U.S. More U.S. auto part production facilities are moving to foreign locations where steel supplies and prices remain steadier than in the U.S.

What We Think

“Having successfully applied Lean manufacturing practices in their operations to hold down unit costs, many parts manufacturers are now looking to reduce their GS & A expenses to achieve still greater savings.”

– David Shouldice, Automotive Practice Leader

  • Forecasting
  • Procurement
  • Plastic injection molding
  • Production planning
  • Floor scheduling
  • Picking and kitting
  • Machining
  • Tempering
  • Outside processing scheduling
  • Pull systems
  • Assembly
  • Plating and painting
  • Packaging
  • Shipping
  • Support department coordination
  • Warehousing
  • Repeatable process
  • Improved yield
  • Improved asset utilization
  • Lower operating cost
  • Improved customer service
  • Increased throughput
  • Less waste
  • Reduced process variation