Permanent operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Productivity North America has deep roots in the introduction of Lean Manufacturing principles to North American industry. We were among the first consultants to translate, teach, and successfully implement the Toyota Production System and related methodologies outside Japan.
For decades we have helped manufacturers shift from short-term fixes to permanent, sustainable excellence on the shop floor and throughout the organization.
Our team brings hands-on experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and a wide range of Lean technologies, delivering measurable and lasting results.
Decades of leadership in operational transformation
We don’t just solve problems — we build lasting internal capability so improvements endure.
Real-time signals, reduced inventory, and smooth material movement — the heartbeat of lean operations we implement for our clients.
Deep Lean expertise combined with practical implementation for permanent cultural and operational change.
Clear understanding of your current state and goals using Value Stream Mapping and other tools.
Hands-on deployment of Total Productive Maintenance, 5S, SMED, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and other Lean technologies.
Build internal capability so your teams own continuous improvement long after we leave.
Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain — the foundation of every high-performing Lean operation we help build.
World-class equipment effectiveness, minimized downtime, and high installed capacity utilization.
Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, 5S, and more — tailored to your needs.
Develop leaders and high-performing teams that sustain continuous improvement.
Actionable plans delivering 50–60% productivity gains, major inventory reduction, and permanent waste elimination.
Preventive maintenance and operator ownership eliminate unplanned downtime — delivering the highest OEE and reliability our clients have ever achieved.
Our clients consistently achieve transformative outcomes through disciplined Lean and TPM implementation.
Average productivity increase
Inventory reduction
Lead time reduction
Installed capacity utilization
Every project we lead delivers documented productivity increases, major inventory reduction, and permanent cultural change — results tailored to your unique starting point.
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