"I was very skeptical about having outside help. CBS came in and went to work solving issues that we had been dealing with for years."

— Michael Monteferrante, President and CEO, Envision, Inc.

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Executives in every industry are feeling the pressure to cut costs, work more efficiently and deliver greater business valuenot someday, but today. That's why the CBS team hits the ground running, pinpointing areas of improvement, engaging with your team and deploying a plan that delivers visible results right away. And, while our focus is on the here and now, we plan for the future, toowith leave-behind tools and frameworks that will ensure lasting improvement success.

What Our Clients Are Saying...

I was very skeptical about having outside help. CBS came in and went to work solving issues that we had been dealing with for years.

Michael Monteferrante

President and CEO, Envision, Inc.

CBS was a great fit for our group. I was impressed with their ability to jump in, and immediately start producing results.

Craigan Wild

General Manager Houston Helmerich & Payne FlexRig Construction Operations

The CBS program has already returned $100m on our $5-8m investment! Unlike other firms we've tried, CBS gets to the 'doing' part right away.

Craig Higton

Head of L365 & Quality for L3Harris

They [CBS] quickly put sustainable systems in place and ultimately managed the project for us during the critical phases of implementation.

Director of Operations

Tier 1 Aerospace and Defense

From due diligence to divesting, CBS is our trusted adviser. They are strategic in partnering with our portfolio companies and have generated high returns on our  investment.

Managing Director

Private Equity

CBS's ability is unparalleled. They formulate a strategic plan with senior management while working shoulder-to-shoulder with the team on the floor to execute that plan-ultimately creating a sustainable platform to ensure a seamless hand-off.

CEO

Industrial Products

CBS is different than other consultants-they were hands-on and worked seamlessly with my team, providing actionable feedback and coaching at all  levels of the organization.

Executive VP of Manufacturing

Consumer Products

CBS worked with our team to quickly develop a plan, implement the improvements and build internal capabilities. Our team has not only sustained the improvements but continue to leverage the learnings to drive further growth in top and bottom-line performance. Their hands-on, knowledge-based approach is what separates them from other companies. We couldn’t have done it without them.

Gregg Bell

Vice President, Electro Mechanical Systems, Space Systems Division, CAES

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High-performing companies share a commitment to operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. CBS applies proven Lean Six Sigma principles to dramatically improve your business processes, increasing both performance levels and profitability.

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Engaged, committed leaders are a crucial part of your organization’s ability to remain agile and competitive. CBS works with your executive team to provide a new approach to leadership development, organizational design and change management.

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Complete and timely delivery of programs and projects is vital to your business, customers and shareholders. CBS provides a formalized structure and robust toolset that helps companies achieve their strategic business goals and financial objectives.

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Case Studies

Creating Flow Through Receiving Inspection

A CBS client manufactures machined assemblies in the aerospace and defense industry. The receiving function was creating a significant bottleneck in the operation and causing delays at multiple points in the production process. The solution required input from several functions and needed to overcome multiple process challenges to be effective and sustainable.

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CBS Engages with Client for a Quick Four-week Return on Its Investment

A CBS client manufactures engineered-to-order, low volume, heavy steel fabrication and welded products with high delivery demands from its customers. The company was under severe cost pressures as profitability and cash flow were not achieving expected results.

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Focused Pre-Admission Testing Improvement Processes to Reduce Same-Day Cancellations

Same-day cancellation of surgeries is one of the biggest wastes of resources for a health-care organization. The leadership and the CBS consultant evaluated several potential approaches and determined that engaging a team of employees was the best way to solve this problem.

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For Further Reading

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Utilization of Business Diagnostic to Help Launch/Accelerate Your Improvement Strategy

Many companies that are looking to start a Continuous Improvement program know that they need to drive improvement but are unsure of where to start.

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Shifting from Firefighting vs. Problem Solving

It is common for organizations to run into the everyday routines with the same problems affecting production, processes, or services, and learn to cope and live with them for months or even years. Ever ask yourself how your organization got there in the first place? Even more important, is there a way out of this vicious circle?

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Leadership in Crisis: Lessons from a Childhood Survivor

Now is a difficult time for almost all businesses. Some are shuttered and experiencing the worst economic trauma imaginable.

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Meaningful change. Lasting results.

The demand for improved performance, more efficient processes and greater business value is unprecedented. It’s the "new normal" for organizations in every industry. CBS solutions are designed to produce meaningful change on an accelerated timeline—and continue to deliver results that help ensure long-term success.

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