WE DON'T JUST ADVISE.

WE LEAD YOUR TEAM TO VICTORY.

Advanced Process Optimization are Value Creation and Process Improvement Experts using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Digital Twin Simulation Modeling, and Organizational Transformation to optimize your business and manufacturing processes.

We focus on business and operations strategy and execution providing you with one source to help identify value creation opportunities and then lead the execution and transformation with your teams to implement positive change and provide lasting value to all stakeholders.

Transform Your Business with Advanced Process Optimization

We will Stabilize then Optimize™ your processes, train your people, and change your culture to sustain the gain.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

CONSULTING

Stabilize then Optimize™ is our Enterprise and system level approach to operational and organizational excellence.

This blend of Lean Six Sigma techniques with a focus on data-driven decision making, strategy and innovation alignment, and cultural enablers for organizational transformation will evolve your organization to a gold standard.

TRAINING

Get your customized training by consultants that know how to do real work; not just teach theory.

We all know that reality if far different than the nicely packaged examples in most training programs. Feel free to challenge us, get real answers and coaching to your current problems, and share in our stories and anecdotes, the good, the bad and the ugly… but mostly good.

Introduction to Advanced Process Optimization

Advanced Process Optimization has significant experience collaborating with clients across diverse business domains and regulatory environments to deliver exceptional value to stakeholders, including the business leaders, shareholders, customers, and employees.

WHEN TO CALL APO

Ask yourself these questions:

VALUE CREATION PLAN

Can we develop and execute a Value Creation Plan for Private Equity?

STRATEGIC POLICY DEPLOYMENT

Do we know how to create and operationalize a 1-3 year Operating Plan?

COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING

Do I have the talent and resources to fix difficult or complex process or product manufacturing or quality problems?

MULTI SITE LEAN TRANSFORMATION

Do we have the skillset and exprience to do a pull off complete Lean Transformation ourselves?

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Can we handle the change management requirements for our large initiatives?

DEDICATED RESOURCES

Do I really have the resources to dedicate to get this done right?

PRACTICAL PROBLEM SOLVING TRAINING

Do I want Training to be accompanied by a real project in my plant?

COMMITMENT

Am I committed to take the next step to finally improve things?

We take you from Strategy to Results

We offer a team of seasoned executives and operators with extensive experience in establishing best-in-class performance while driving significant shareholder value. Our team is comprised of individuals who have demonstrated a proven track record of operational expertise. We understand the importance of meeting and exceeding expectations, and have a keen eye for efficiencies and optimizations that drive success. With our expertise and insights, we can help your organization achieve its goals, and generate sustainable growth. We take pride in our professional approach to addressing business challenges and delivering results. Trust us to provide you with exceptional service and expertise to help you tackle any operational challenge.

Our Services

Why Choose Us

Deep Private Equity Experience

Our team possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Buy & Sell-side Due Diligence, Value Creation Planning, and Execution. We strongly believe that our proven expertise and skills can be leveraged to help transform your business into a success story. As an owner who is considering selling for the first time or as a private equity firm in need of due diligence support, team development, or transformation assistance, we stand ready to provide reliable and effective advice to help you overcome every business challenge effectively.

Value Creation Strategy & Execution

Private and public company leaders, listen up: creating value is your top priority, and we know exactly how to help you get there. Our expert guidance and unwavering dedication to EBITDA growth will put you on the path to success starting right now. No more uncertainty or hesitation – with our assistance, you can confidently make strategic moves to increase profitability and improve your bottom line. Let us be your partner in realizing your organization’s full potential and achieving the growth you deserve.

Complex Problem Solving Expertise

At APO, solving tough problems is our specialty. Our team is highly skilled in a variety of methods including Six Sigma, 8D, and A3. We are confident in our ability to transform seemingly impossible tasks into achievable ones. Our passion for tackling the most challenging obstacles is what sets us apart and drives our continuous growth and excellence within our field. We truly believe that with the right tools and unwavering determination, any challenge can be conquered. Trust us to guide you through the process and experience the satisfaction of success through problem-solving.

Manufacturing Focus

With a wealth of experience in discrete manufacturing, including metals, engineered products, firearms, medical devices, bearings, aerospace, and electronics, machine and fabrication shops, plastics, and more, we are more than capable of taking the reins and bringing your project to success. Count on us to deliver results that exceed your expectations, no matter the complexity of the task. Let us partner with you and bring your vision to life with the confidence that comes from years of successful experience.

What Our Clients Say

Our clients trust us, and you can too! Our goal is to add value. Get in, create value, and then get out. You call us when we are needed. We don’t linger…

Without doubt, Jason is a true Lean Sensei. During his time at Saferack, Jason has changed the culture of the manufacturing operations for the better. He has achieved this through his mastery of lean manufacturing and, more importantly his understanding of the need to teach others the methodologies and benefits that follow what he is implementing. Using Strategic Deployment and Policy Deployment, Jason takes time to map out a number of ambitious objectives that will deliver the performance to company is looking for. He involves all team members in setting the stretch goals, then uses a number of problem-solving tools and techniques, combined with tremendous energy and passion, to execute to the plan. Jason is an asset to the organisation

I worked closely with Jason at SafeRack and was very impressed in his ability to not only excel in the area of lean principles, but in his ability to drive effective change management. Converting a traditional system to a visual management system in short period of time was incredible. His ability to interface with folks and drive good culture in parallel with instilling lean systems is a great recipe for success.

Jason is a highly analytical and professional solutions provider. While working at Timken he was able to quickly grasp and assimilate a huge amount of information and synthesize this to drive informed decision making on key issues impacting our business. Jason fit in very well with the team and raised the level of professionalism and accountability significantly during his tenure with our organization.

“APO is not your typical consulting firm. Jason is an excellent communicator and Sensei that also teaches lean thinking and problem-solving techniques while working with your teams to efficiently solve complex problems. We have used APO on multiple occasions in our plant including the development of simulation models of complex value streams using SAP data to identify bottlenecks and significantly reduce WIP inventories and production order lead times thru the use of various lean methodologies and tools.

We have also used APO’s problem-solving expertise to solve complex scrap issues on precision parts running across multiple processes using design of experiments and other lean tools with fantastic results. I have recommended Jason and his team to other plant managers within our organization where they have also achieved similar results.”

Bob Hart

Plant Manager

“Advanced Process Optimization under the direct leadership of Jason Merschat, provided the expertise to resolve a long-standing quality issue for my plant. Within six months, Jason and his team determined root cause, resolved the issues, established best practice processes, and fully trained engineers, leaders, and associates. His work resulted in a net positive ROI of over $200,000, improved delivery performance by 10% on select products, and placed my plant in good standing with key customers including General Motors.

On a personal note, I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jason. He has the unique ability to apply complex problem-solving methodologies on the shop floor in a way that engages people and gets results.”

Dan Maroun

Plant Manager

“APO was hired to perform a complete analysis of the production process and develop future key projects that involved, employee job function changes, prompting SMED and other 6S events focused Veka on the Value Added steps in our process, and T’ed up projects that help to minimize and/or eliminate the non-value added waste that was exposed in our processes.

The training, benchmarking and hands on Leadership provided by APO, have helped our company begin the continuous improvement journey.”

Ron Salkeld

Director of Continuous Improvement

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