Our Vision: Remove Barriers. Solve Problems. Make Improvements.
We are driven by the desire to help people solve business problems.
As Director of Engineering, I often faced constraints in leading all the improvement efforts I envisioned due to limited capacity and a shortage of headcount for dedicated improvement roles. In seeking external resources to facilitate these improvements, I encountered challenges in finding a suitable consultant.
I aspire to fill the role of the consultant I once needed, driving improvements and supporting the growth of my clients’ organization.
Our Mission: Drive Collaborative, Sustainable Change
Jim Brown Consulting partners with people in collaborative relationships to create sustainable change through the development and execution of Engineering Strategies.
People are the change. That’s what it’s all about.
People are a valuable asset in businesses, often insufficiently available in the right roles and at the right times. Obtaining additional headcount is a challenging task, yet essential for maintaining business operations.
Enacting significant change demands considerable effort. To achieve substantial and lasting improvements, individuals with the capacity to work on improvement projects are crucial. If the workforce is already operating at full capacity, there are two options: either add resources or identify areas to discontinue to facilitate change.
However, not performing essential tasks to keep the business running is never a viable choice. Jim Brown Consulting specializes in driving improvements and fostering business success, providing support to navigate these challenges.
What We Do
Problem Solving: We assist clients in overcoming significant challenges that impede business progress.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Our expertise lies in creating synergy across engineering, operations, and quality departments, eliminating barriers to collaboration.
Engineering and Reliability Programs: We design and implement programs to enhance equipment utilization and reduce downtime in manufacturing organizations.
Capital Investment Strategies: We contribute to the development of effective strategies for reinvesting in and improving equipment and facilities.
Research and Development Support: Our role extends to supporting research and development initiatives, providing innovative ideas and best practices for the installation of new equipment.
Asset Management Programs: We focus on developing programs that emphasize equipment design and reliability within the asset management framework.
Business Case Development: We assist in crafting compelling business cases and guide their approval processes.
People-Centric Approach: Ultimately, our goal is to support the individuals who drive the business forward, recognizing the human element in organizational success.
How We Work
We help individuals and organizations seeking improvement by facilitating sustainable change.
Collaboration with Clients:
- We engage with individuals and organizations committed to making sustainable changes.
- An internal point-of-contact champions the work, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
Dependency on Stakeholder Input:
- Recognizing the collaborative nature of our work, we emphasize the importance of accessing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), ways of working, tribal knowledge, and relevant data.
Structured Approach:
- Our process involves assessing the current situation, strategically planning the change, executing the plan, and diligently measuring results.
Priority and Commitment:
- To ensure success, our efforts must be a priority among stakeholders, with allocated resources including assigned personnel and dedicated time.
Valued Expertise:
- Clients appreciate us as experts, relying on our knowledge and experience to guide them through the change process.
