Lean Consulting, Advisory, and Capability Development Services
Improving execution
reliability, leadership decision-making, and
internal capability — not selling tools or
billable hours.
Most
organizations don’t struggle because they
lack Lean tools, training, or effort.
They struggle because execution becomes
fragmented as complexity grows — priorities
drift, decisions don’t stick, and teams
spend too much time firefighting.
EMS Consulting Group works with
leadership teams to improve execution
reliability, flow, quality, and decision
clarity by aligning operational
systems, leadership routines, and internal
capability.
Lean and Lean Six
Sigma methods are used where they fit — but
they are not what we sell.
Clients engage EMS in a small number of
structured ways depending on leadership
needs, urgency, and organizational
complexity. These are
not packaged programs, but proven
engagement models refined over two decades.
How Organizations Engage EMS Consulting Group
Enterprise Operating System Transformation
A senior-level engagement designed to move organizations from reactive management to predictable execution, aligned leadership routines, and sustained internal capability.
Best for:
Organizations facing growth, complexity, execution risk, or multi-site coordination challenges.
Typical focus areas:
- Execution reliability and flow across value streams
- Leadership routines and daily management systems
- Decision cadence, escalation, and governance
- Internal capability development from practitioner to leadership
Operational Advisory & Decision Support
Targeted advisory support for senior leaders who need decision-grade clarity around capacity, labor, layout, flow, quality, and execution risk — without adding headcount.
Best for:
COOs, Presidents, and senior leaders navigating complexity, competing priorities, or high-cost decisions.
Common uses:
- Pressure-testing operational and strategic decisions
- Clarifying priorities and sequencing
- Identifying execution risk early
- Supporting leadership judgment during change or transition
90-Day Executive Plan
A focused, leadership-led engagement that clarifies constraints, aligns priorities, and defines a practical execution roadmap.
Best for:
Leaders who want clarity and momentum before committing to a larger transformation or advisory relationship.
Often serves as an entry point to Enterprise Operating System or Advisory engagements.
SUPPORTING IMPROVEMENT & EXECUTION SERVICES
These services are typically deployed as part of Enterprise Operating System, Advisory, or 90-Day Executive engagements — not as isolated projects.
Flow Sprint™
The Flow Sprint is a focused, 4–6 week improvement cycle designed specifically for regulated operations that need rapid, meaningful results.
Explore Flow Sprint →Value Stream Mapping
Used to identify constraints and prioritize improvement across end-to-end processes, typically from customer request through fulfillment.
Kaizen Event Facilitation
Applied where focused intervention is needed — embedded into broader execution systems.
Lean Strategy Deployment (Hoshin)
Aligning strategic priorities to execution and leadership routines.
Build Capability Through Training
EMS provides Lean and Lean Six Sigma training to help organizations build internal problem-solving and improvement capability in support of leadership routines and execution systems.
EMS Consulting Group is Not a Fit For Organizations Seeking:
- Standalone training
without intent to apply or reinforce learning
- Tool rollouts without
leadership involvement
- Short-term productivity
pushes without system change
- Consultant-led solutions
with no internal ownership
Our work is designed for leaders who
want results that last.
Lean Coaching & A3 Problem Solving
Coaching leaders and practitioners on how to think through problems critically using proven methods. Ensure that decisions are framed, escalated, and resolved.
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