Effective Manufacturing Consulting - Strategies for Success in a Dynamic Industry

This book covers the key aspects of manufacturing consulting, from identifying operational inefficiencies to implementing Lean practices, improvement methodologies, and advanced technologies like automation and AI.

List of contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Manufacturing Overview
Chapter 2: The Manufacturing Consultant
Chapter 3: Understanding Manufacturing Consulting
Chapter 4: The Consulting Process
Chapter 5: The Improver
Chapter 6: Activity Reporting
Chapter 7: Future Trends in Manufacturing Consulting
Chapter 8: Consulting Insights

About the author

Philip Gisi, PMP, SSMBB, has over 30 years of experience in the automotive, commercial, and aerospace industries. His expertise includes new product development, process technology, quality management, automotive electronics, and manufacturing. He has worked internationally in multi-cultural environments and is currently involved in manufacturing operations as an operations consultant at Vitesco Technologies.
Phil has a Master of Science in Engineering, a Master's Certificate in Project Management, Lean Management Certification from the University of Michigan, Project Management Professional certification, and a Six Sigma Master Black Belt (SSMBB).
Phil is the author of three books "Sustaining a Culture of Process Control and Continuous Improvement: The Roadmap for Efficiency and Operational Excellence", "Fundamentals of Daily Shop Floor Management: A Guide for Manufacturing Optimization and Excellence" and "The Dark Factory and the Future of Manufacturing: A Guide to Operational Efficiency and Competitiveness".
Phil has been an instructor at DePaul University for over twenty years and continues to share his experiences in Manufacturing, Project Management, Lean Concepts, and Six Sigma Process Improvement.

Product details

• Authors: Philip J Gisi, Philip J. Gisi
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 14.10.2025
• EAN: 9781041045403
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4104540-3
• No. of pages: 344
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Consulting, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Quality Control, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, business strategy, Other manufacturing technologies, Production engineering, Engineering: general, Production & quality control management, Manufacturing industries, Production and quality control management, Production and industrial engineering