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Management & Engineering
Consulting
IMT Consulting, Inc. provides management and engineering
support for CEOs, managers, and attorneys. Clients include domestic
and international corporations such as automotive OEMs, Tier
1 and other manufacturers, and also privately held organizations.
Engagements generally involve a broad spectrum of clients' needs,
including engineering analyses, liaison between overseas and U.S.
operations, guidance during acquisitions and startups, strategic
development, succession planning, workforce development, cost control,
waste reduction, manufacturing troubleshooting, facilities development,
and creation of new business.
Project Examples
International Liaison, European Acquisition of U.S. Company
GKN Ltd., a Europe-based manufacturer of OEM automotive
components, chose IMT Consulting to assist a European
operation with the integration of a former privately held U.S. manufacturer
following its acquisition. IMT Consulting input included interfacing
with top management from Europe and the U.S., assisting
the two groups to understand the philosophical differences of the
other, technology transfer, equipment selection and operation, plant
layout, workforce selection, and project management and operational
training. According to Mr. Per Hoppe, Project Director from Denmark, "We
feel that Mr. Kucklick's involvement has been instrumental to the
success of the project, and improved the overall operation of the
U.S. unit due to his collaborations with GKN's management, engineering,
and manufacturing personnel."
Automotive Manufacturing Productivity Improvement
MetalDyne, an automotive OEM manufacturer, retained Fritz Kucklick
to consult with upper management and manufacturing personnel to
evaluate and recommend numerous improvements to procedures and
equipment. The outcome was to reduce scrap, reduce variations,
improve productivity and allow the client to meet its obligations
to automotive customers. According to Mr. John Musat, VP of Manufacturing, "…your
work has been outstanding and of professional quality in all projects.
Our company's return in investment in your services far exceeds
the amounts spent…We will use your services in the future,
and we would recommend your company to others who need to quickly,
professionally, and efficiently improve their productivity."
Production Equipment Selection
Again for MetalDyne, Fritz Kucklick of IMT Consulting collaborated
with upper management and production personnel to make specialized
production equipment choices. Utilizing his unique combination
of management and engineering skills, he guided management to select
a European company that specializes in such systems. The client
began production on schedule and avoided a potentially costly and
time-consuming delay.
Startup of U.S. Subsidiary of Italian Company
Saver srl, an Italian composite components OEM manufacturer, selected
IMT Consulting to assist in the establishment and ongoing operations
of its subsidiary, Saver North America. Michael N. Bruno, President
of Saver North America, says it like this: "Fritz's contributions
to Saver's development and advancement have exceeded all expectations.
As a startup manufacturing operation, we initially utilized Fritz's
extensive manufacturing and equipment knowledge to assemble the
right mix of automation and skilled labor. However, we soon discovered
that his insights and experience were even more beneficial in the
development and implementation of our corporate strategic plan.
Since having Fritz involved in our overall corporate activities,
we have completed the establishment of the most efficient production
facility in our industry as well as secured as customers two of
the largest players in the markets we serve."
Manufacturing Troubleshooting in Poland
For Daewoo's manufacturing plant in Poland, Fritz Kucklick of IMT
Consulting analyzed manufacturing operations to determine ways
to improve productivity in the client's steel wheel manufacturing
unit, and to determine the need for the client to purchase new
equipment for future model requirements. He studied equipment and
tooling specifications, operational procedures, and technicians'
proficiencies. He saved the client U.S. $10 million in capital
investment by determining ways to utilize existing assets rather
than going for total replacement. He also improved the existing
operations by training the combined group of Korean and Polish
engineers and managers in the latest methods and procedures. In
addition, he introduced Daewoo’s Korean president to another
international manufacturer to initiate discussions for a possible
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Contact: Frederick
C. Kucklick - info@imtcusa.com
IMT Consulting, Inc.
21274 Sail Bay Drive
Cassopolis, Michigan 49031
269-445-8826
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