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Leadership & Operations Coaching

The Challenge:
Supervisors and managers are often promoted based on performance, not leadership readiness. Without proper guidance, they struggle to manage daily operations, track the right metrics, and lead their teams effectively. This results in inconsistent performance, unclear priorities, and missed opportunities for improvement.

Our Solution:
We provide structured coaching and mentoring designed to equip managers and supervisors with the tools to lead with confidence. Our approach focuses on business and operational metrics, day-to-day execution, and the principles of structured leadership. We work directly with your leadership team to embed best practices, instill accountability, and create a culture of consistent performance.

The Result:
Your leaders become more capable, your supervisors more confident, and your operations more predictable. With structured leadership in place, the business runs smoother, teams are aligned, and performance metrics drive real improvement.

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Supply Chain Optimization


  • The Challenge: Your business is growing, but your supply chain can't keep up. Inventory is a mess, logistics are inefficient, and customer satisfaction is suffering.
  • Our Solution: We dive deep into your supply chain to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. We design and implement strategies to optimize inventory management, streamline logistics, and improve vendor relationships.
  • The Result: Reduce costs, improve delivery times, and build a more resilient supply chain that can support your growth.

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Engineering Services

The Challenge:
Your plant needs engineering improvements—better layouts, smarter designs, automation, and robotics—but internal engineering teams are already overextended. Projects stall, resources get tied up, and opportunities to gain efficiency and reduce cost are missed.

Our Solution:
We act as your strategic liaison. We bring the vision, technical expertise, and experience to guide subcontractors and third-party specialists—automation firms, robotics integrators, design engineers, and construction contractors—through a unified plan. We manage the process end-to-end, ensuring subcontractors are aligned with your strategic goals while freeing your plant engineers and management to stay focused on running operations.

The Result:
Projects get completed faster, with fewer disruptions and less burden on your internal staff. You gain modernized layouts, automation, and robotics integration that drive efficiency and throughput—without sacrificing your team’s bandwidth. We own the final outcome, ensuring the investment delivers measurable improvements.

Technology Implementation & Integration

 

  • The Challenge: Your team is using outdated systems that slow down processes and hinder collaboration. You know you need a technology upgrade, but you don't know where to start.
  • Our Solution: We help you select and implement cutting-edge technologies that are right for your business. We manage the entire process, from initial needs assessment to seamless integration and employee training.
  • The Result: Improve efficiency, enhance data security, and empower your team with the tools they need to succeed.

Meet our Team:

Robert N. Brosofsky, CPSM

William Sturdivant, MBA, LBBP

Robert N. Brosofsky, CPSM

 Sourcing, Supply and Contracts Diverse Industries:

  • MariMed, Inc.
  • MIT Sloan School of Management


Location:

Fort Pierce, Florida, US

Charles Harris

William Sturdivant, MBA, LBBP

Robert N. Brosofsky, CPSM

Vice President, Finance 

Diverse Industries:

  • AvCarb, LLC
  • Walsh College


Location:

Worcester County, Massachusetts, US

William Sturdivant, MBA, LBBP

William Sturdivant, MBA, LBBP

William Sturdivant, MBA, LBBP

Senior Director Of Performance Improvement

Diverse Industries:

  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University

Location:

Fremont, New Hampshire, United States 

Meet our Team:

Rick Everton, MSI Fellow, LBBP,* Army Combat Veteran *, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional

Rick Everton, MSI Fellow, LBBP,* Army Combat Veteran *, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional

Rick Everton, MSI Fellow, LBBP,* Army Combat Veteran *, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional

 Highly accomplished professional with strong background and expertise in achieving operational excellence and profit growth. Proven track record of successfully leading and managing cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives, increasing operational efficiency, and streamlining business development. Adept at conducting complex business analysis, driving improvement in process and performance as well as generating millions in revenue. With a Six Sigma Black Belt and LEAN certification, recognized as a true asset by empowering employees, revitalizing operations, and delivering strong financial results.  U.S. Military Veteran, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional with extensive experience in multi-site Lean Manufacturing, facility operations management, and production process improvement. 

Jon Harwood, MBA, ASQ MSSBB

Rick Everton, MSI Fellow, LBBP,* Army Combat Veteran *, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional

Rick Everton, MSI Fellow, LBBP,* Army Combat Veteran *, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional

 I am a motivated Quality Professional who enjoys challenges at all different levels. My objective is to bring the organization I work for to a World Class Operation and help to achieve the highest quality products in the most efficient manner while employing cutting edge techniques to accomplish this task.  I have experience in many different types of manufacturing including, Electro Mechanical, Specialized Systems, CNC Machining, Precision Grinding, Filter Media Manufacturing, Welding, Drawing, Heat Treating, Assembly, Injection Molding, and numerous Laboratory Testing Facilities. 

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