Background:
Vlado has an extensive lean background, having transformed the supply chain operations of many Australian companies into agile, flexible business-units using the principles of lean thinking. He has a successful record of business optimisation in low-volume “job-shop” engineering environments and fast-moving repetitive manufacturing environments.
Vlado focuses on increasing revenue growth, generating sustainable margins, streamlining operational processes and boosting productivity by using lean principles to eliminate unnecessary waste, variation and complexity.
He has strong credentials in strategic planning, identifying strengths/weaknesses, and working with you to transform your operations and target new business opportunities. Throughout the engagement process, Vlado also uses his change management skills to involve, motivate and develop the internal skills/capabilities of key team members.
Client needs have often included:
(i) Identifying and eliminating gaps in manufacturing capabilities, to enable a firm to successfully compete in new high-growth market segments
(ii) Streamlining manufacturing processes due to poor-performance, or before making a large investment in new Technology / Equipment
(iii) Layout re-design to increase productivity and flexibility
(iv) Shortening the supply chain; reducing costs; fending off competitors
(v) Integrating third-party manufacturing providers to reduce product unit-cost
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), RMIT
Masters in Business, Swinburne