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Innovation

3 Patents plus dozens of other product & process designs
- Fast insert & camlok molded plastic pull plug for Reverse Osmosis modules (4767531)
- Modularized Reverse Osmosis filters for single-housing/changeout (4990248)
- Heat fused library labeling system for computer printers (Se-Lin ®) & Supplies (4564411)
- Resolved Transmitter Problem, won TRW Chairman's Award (only non-employee ever)
- Consumer Adjustable Vertical Blinds & Low Cost Window Coverings & Hardware
- Make Before Break filters for HazMat Safety, Filter stacking, Many More
Expanded Manufacturing Equipment & Tooling Capabilities
- Retrofits at 10% cost to obtain 95% of New Equipment on 40+ yr old equipment
- Multiple Package Styles from Single Tooling for Battery Blister Paks
- Auto-Orient Terminals & Components during insertion in PCB's, Process SMT
- Rapid-Change for stepwise plastic weld assembly of specialty filters
- Developed Software to read OCLC database & produce Se-Lin & other labels
- Developed software to manage transmitter recovery and assure return to owner
Others too numerous to list here, using metals, plastics, wood & paper

Analysis

Process
- Modelling manual procedures to produce automated duplication & enhancement
- Review of design paramenters to assure Design For Manufacture and Assembly
- Interrelated timing and clearances for multiple package from single tooling
- Process tolerances and life testing via design of experiments and spreadsheet automation
Product
- Structure, materials and assembly tolerances to enhance cost & reliability
- Reduce damage loss & corrugted cost for Battery Blister Paks
- Real-Time data collect & determine survivability for transmitters as processed
- MRP barcode & auto-ID pick system to eliminate pull errors, ship lowest cost
- Developed machines to automatically interrupt-weld bearing cages without deflection
- Developed retrofit systems to auto run & balance large drill/bore bearing cages
Others, using CAD, Excel, PC, Calculator & Presentation Graphics, etc.

Seek Solutions
- Elim logistics conflict with Duracell schedule vs plants vs suppliers
- Change priorities real-time to accommodate changing realities
- Leave all possibles on table, let them be eliminated by their own merits
- Treat all with equal respect, pay attention to them, and mentor wherever possible
- Help people solve THEIR problem as you solve yours makes implementation a snap
Reduce Conflict & Motivate
- Use Team Building and concensus in establishing realistic objectives
- Measure only against those understood criteria, and leave OWN claims to resume
- Never fear to make appropriate decisions, and plan for contingencies
Maintain focus on quality, cost, results and optimism; it's contageous

Process
- Uniform solution for multi-year equipment simplified install & maintain: $20MM
- SPC real-time immediately shows problems, saves rework & warrantee costs: $27MM
- Auto-orient part design allows auto-feed without monitor, so co-process: $3MM
- Recognize that small early cost add for versatility can add greatly to bottom line
- Bulk 1st Class mail vs. 2nd day air Recall Program & automated process: $13MM
- Teach links and technologies to speed information & processing: $20MM
Product
- Pull Plug eliminated 50% of labor time, added marketability: $5MM
- Made domestic produced window shade lower cost than landed Taiwan competitor
- Design for Manufacture & Automation, tolerancing, reliability, etc.
Continuous cost review and technology utilization to cut costs

Process
- Not just different; BETTER. Use file share via net to track progress, prompt action
- Presentation via video-conf with computer link for Power Point & Excel
- Email, e-commerce and website for info exchange, speed, avoid phone charges
- Replace manual document control with linked construct for multi-SKU children
- Prepare billing, reports, ship papers, error-proof peel-out labels for TRW
- Teach links and technologies to speed information & processing
Product
- Pull Plug eliminated 50% of RO module labor time, added marketability
- Reduce & substitute materials via structural form, stamping, molding & assembly
- Design for Manufacture & Automation, tolerancing, reliability, etc.
Modeling and CAD motion reviews to assure achieving objectives

Process
- Strong application of SPC, Cp & CpK analyses, prediction, six sigma principles
- Document prep and control for ISO9000 & QS9000, PFMEA, Control Plans, etc.
- Design for Manufacturability including tolerancing & capability analyses
- Managing team in 24/7 test protocol for real-world survivability prediction
- Built math models for analysis to predict transmitter durability in real-time
- Error prevention via auto-ID technologies, sequential controls, peel-out labels, etc.
Product
- Found consistent problem in EOL data, led to Transmitter Rework Project
- Eliminated varience effects within multi-tools for stamping & forming, assures assembly
- Made deformable plug with seal/camlok ring to fit commercial PVC tube without trim
Modeling and review of objectives, as well as implications, from changes

Projects Completed On-Time, In-Budget
- Ford so impressed, awarded TRW Q1 status (Top Tier Supplier) during recall
- Prototype then production packaging adaptive allowed multiple pak types at low cost
- Testing showed fatal problem in transmitters, high reliability in corrective action
- Various market segments opened via product and cost enhancements & designs
- Se-Lin supplies require patented drag disks, so protect Gaylord market for 17 years
- Multiple repeat projects for clients, confidence in my deliverables
Hands-On & Through Others
- Testimonials and Thanks for helping from most hourly employees at clients
- Team members willing to stretch and build personal skillsets, add to client benefit
- Bases for future improvements to packages, products, etc. due to versatility
Client benefit never less than 100 times my compensation

Direct
- Lower costs for rework, warrantee elimination, added capcity TRW: $40MM
- Elim need for added machines, better utilization of capacity Duracell: $55MM
- Design completion for Carrier scroll compressor & plant startup sooner: $35MM
- Data Entry error elimination and on-site pick at warehouses for GE: $20MM
- Shipping cost elimination via RPS/UPS vs LTL GE:, Bulk Mail vs 2nd day air TRW: $15MM
Indirect
- Duracell confidence to launch Ultra despite misgivings because I proved it
- TRW confidence that revision vs redesign was adequate to fix transmitter problems
- GE & Carrier (and all clients') confidence that materials needed would be there
Summary: Clients reap more benefits than they expect. Period.