Putting you back in the driver’s seat.
Improving your manufacturing performance and profitability
with the power of good advice.
Improving your manufacturing performance and profitability with the power of good advice.
Radically transparent, boots-on-the-ground problem solvers, we help you drive outcomes, instead of generating PowerPoints.
Radically transparent, boots-on-the-ground problem solvers, we help you drive outcomes, instead of generating PowerPoints.
What sets us apart
What sets us apart
Built different.
500 defective
parts per million to
500 defective parts per million to
8
parts per million
in 14 months
per million in 14 months
from 23 JPH to
40
JPH in less
than 6 weeks
in less than 6 weeks
100%
schedule attainment
We engage directly on the shop floor to deliver solutions.
We do the doing. From the daily startup meeting to the shipping dock, we follow every step of the process rather than acting as a diagnostic observer. Another word other than “consultant” was needed to describe what we do, we call it:
We engage directly on the shop floor to deliver solutions.
We do the doing. From the daily startup meeting to the shipping dock, we follow every step of the process rather than acting as a diagnostic observer. Another word other than “consultant” was needed to describe what we do, we call it:
We engage directly on the shop floor to deliver solutions.
We do the doing. From the daily startup meeting to the shipping dock, we follow every step of the process rather than acting as a diagnostic observer. Another word other than “consultant” was needed to describe what we do, we call it:
Proven history of turning around the toughest challenges.
When your operation is in crisis, you need more than advice—you need results. We've led expedited plant launches, resolved significant production bottlenecks, overhauled inefficient processes, and raised profitability. All of this while keeping the org chart streamlined and effective.
Proven history of turning around the toughest challenges.
When your operation is in crisis, you need more than advice—you need results. We've led expedited plant launches, resolved significant production bottlenecks, overhauled inefficient processes, and raised profitability. All of this while keeping the org chart streamlined and effective.
Proven history of turning around the toughest challenges.
When your operation is in crisis, you need more than advice—you need results. We've led expedited plant launches, resolved significant production bottlenecks, overhauled inefficient processes, and raised profitability. All of this while keeping the org chart streamlined and effective.
We leave you stronger, more capable, and fully in control.
We engage to diagnose the issue, create a credible plan by using data as guidance, and drive the implementation of the plan. We set you steady, and once your operation is ready to get back in the driver’s seat, we give you back the reigns of control, and then move on to the next project.
We leave you stronger, more capable, and fully in control.
We engage to diagnose the issue, create a credible plan by using data as guidance, and drive the implementation of the plan. We set you steady, and once your operation is ready to get back in the driver’s seat, we give you back the reigns of control, and then move on to the next project.
We leave you stronger, more capable, and fully in control.
We engage to diagnose the issue, create a credible plan by using data as guidance, and drive the implementation of the plan. We set you steady, and once your operation is ready to get back in the driver’s seat, we give you back the reigns of control, and then move on to the next project.
Solutions for sustainable results.
We’re a team of effective specialists with experience in all facets of operationally intensive industries.
Solutions for sustainable results.
We’re a team of effective specialists with experience in all facets of operationally intensive industries.
Whether it’s an assessment, value stream mapping, crisis management, or getting your program back on track, we implement solutions.
Radically
transparent
Radically
transparent
Radically
transparent
Trusted by
Services
Effectiveness that drives stability, efficiency, and profitability.
Effectiveness that drives stability, efficiency, and profitability.
01
Operational turnaround
Years of experience evaluating existing production operations that aren't delivering the expected or required throughput and making the necessary adjustments to meet performance targets.
01
Operational turnaround
Years of experience evaluating existing production operations that aren't delivering the expected or required throughput and making the necessary adjustments to meet performance targets.
01
Operational turnaround
Years of experience evaluating existing production operations that aren't delivering the expected or required throughput and making the necessary adjustments to meet performance targets.
02
Program management recovery
Program management recovery as a service is intended to assist with credible planning, project execution, and eliminating surprises during launch when things just don't seem to be going in the intended direction.
02
Program management recovery
Program management recovery as a service is intended to assist with credible planning, project execution, and eliminating surprises during launch when things just don't seem to be going in the intended direction.
03
OEM’s
Supplier launch readiness assessment
OEMs can ensure a launch with no surprises from their suppliers. We visit the supplier to audit their program execution with a proven methodology. We "evaluate wide" and "recommend deep" if the findings suggest opportunity for improvement.
03
OEM’s
Supplier launch readiness assessment
OEMs can ensure a launch with no surprises from their suppliers. We visit the supplier to audit their program execution with a proven methodology. We "evaluate wide" and "recommend deep" if the findings suggest opportunity for improvement.
03
OEM’s
Supplier launch readiness assessment
OEMs can ensure a launch with no surprises from their suppliers. We visit the supplier to audit their program execution with a proven methodology. We "evaluate wide" and "recommend deep" if the findings suggest opportunity for improvement.
04
Process mapping
Eliminating waste, we map processes and evaluate for opportunities. Beyond the shop floor, extending to administrative functions. From creating SIPOCs for departments to high level order-to-invoice maps for the enterprise.
04
Process mapping
Eliminating waste, we map processes and evaluate for opportunities. Beyond the shop floor, extending to administrative functions. From creating SIPOCs for departments to high level order-to-invoice maps for the enterprise.
04
Process mapping
Eliminating waste, we map processes and evaluate for opportunities. Beyond the shop floor, extending to administrative functions. From creating SIPOCs for departments to high level order-to-invoice maps for the enterprise.
05
Lean management
Whether it’s stalled transformation or missed production targets, we implement visual controls, a standard accountability process, and leader standard work to analyze, react, and implement improvements.
05
Lean management
Whether it’s stalled transformation or missed production targets, we implement visual controls, a standard accountability process, and leader standard work to analyze, react, and implement improvements.
05
Lean management
Whether it’s stalled transformation or missed production targets, we implement visual controls, a standard accountability process, and leader standard work to analyze, react, and implement improvements.
02
Programme Management Recovery
Program Management Recovery as a Service is intended to assist with credible planning, project execution, and eliminating surprises during launch when things just don't seem to be going in the intended direction.
02
Programme Management Recovery
Program Management Recovery as a Service is intended to assist with credible planning, project execution, and eliminating surprises during launch when things just don't seem to be going in the intended direction.
We use tested methods and processes to drive results.
Trusted, proven
expertise
experience
and
Trusted, proven
expertise
experience
and
From our clients
From our clients
“CPR not only excels in pinpointing problems, but also stands out for their aptitude in recommending effective solutions.”
Tim Maly,
The Shyft Group
“CPR not only excels in pinpointing problems, but also stands out for their aptitude in recommending effective solutions.”
Tim Maly,
The Shyft Group
“CPR not only excels in pinpointing problems, but also stands out for their aptitude in recommending effective solutions.”
Tim Maly,
The Shyft Group
“Their strategy, planning, and forward thinking is the best I've seen in my career...they could take any team and drive it to success."
Cheyne Westerman,
Webasto
“Their strategy, planning, and forward thinking is the best I've seen in my career...they could take any team and drive it to success."
Cheyne Westerman,
Webasto
“Their strategy, planning, and forward thinking is the best I've seen in my career...they could take any team and drive it to success."
Cheyne Westerman,
Webasto
"Many consultants can tell you what is wrong, but CPR bridges strategy and execution. I highly recommend CPR for companies with wicked problems that can’t be solved with current resources."
Rick Duncan,
Fractional Integrator
"Many consultants can tell you what is wrong, but CPR bridges strategy and execution. I highly recommend CPR for companies with wicked problems that can’t be solved with current resources."
Rick Duncan,
Fractional Integrator
"Many consultants can tell you what is wrong, but CPR bridges strategy and execution. I highly recommend CPR for companies with wicked problems that can’t be solved with current resources."
Rick Duncan,
Fractional Integrator
Strategic
staff
selection
Only the staff you need
Most relevant expertise
Precise selection process
Free consultation
Ready to
work
together?
Ready to work together?
Get tangible results with action-led consulting. We don’t just diagnose problems; we fix them. Our team engages directly with your operations to implement sustainable solutions that keep you on schedule and on budget.
Get tangible results with action-led consulting. We don’t just diagnose problems; we fix them. Our team engages directly with your operations to implement sustainable solutions that keep you on schedule and on budget.
To find out about our impact and how we helped
our clients visit our Case Studies
To find out about our impact and how we helped
our clients visit our Case Studies
Proof in results.
Featured case studies
Demonstrated history of successfully completing complex and high-stakes projects.
We’ve built our reputation on measurable results and hands-on approach.
We’ve built our reputation on measurable results and hands-on approach.
Our leadership team
Creating strong, effective teams.
Creating strong, effective teams.
The Critical Path Recovery leadership team collectively have over 50 projects worth of experience. They bring foundational operations principles and systematic technical problem solving to uplift your profitability.
Are your manufacturing operations
struggling to meet targets?
Are your manufacturing
operations struggling to
meet targets?
Don’t let bottlenecks hold you back.
Don’t let bottlenecks
hold you back.
Get back on track with
action-led expertise
that delivers.
Get back on track with
action-led expertise
that delivers.
Prefer a more direct approach?
Scan the QR code to call CPR or dial +1 734 478 2097
Prefer a more direct approach?
Call CPR on
+1 734 478 2097
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