Welcome to Factory Physics Inc.

"I learned more about the Toyota Production System from four hours of training on Factory Physics principles than I did in seven years as an employee at Toyota."   

- Karthik Chandramouli, Director of Lean Transformation, Motorola


What We Do

Factory Physics Inc. helps manufacturing companies improve their bottom line by designing and implementing operations strategies to improve on-time delivery, reduce inventory, and increase productivity.   Factory Physics Inc. is a leading management consulting company offering the only comprehensive package that truly integrates consulting, training, and advanced software to enable companies to make rapid improvements that last. 

The Factory Physics® approach is based on a practical, scientific framework developed for more than twenty years at Northwestern University and Georgia Tech and through support from the National Science Foundation.  Our approach enables client companies to combine their Lean and Six Sigma efforts with their Enterprise and Supply Chain software to create a customized solution that is unique for each firm's particular business challenges.  


  We supply outstanding value to our clients through:

Lean, Six Sigma, and the Factory Physics® Framework. Factory Physics Inc. has applied Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma practices in many companies.  However, without the Factory Physics Framework, these efforts can be conflicting and ineffective.  The quotes on this page are from executives at companies that have used Lean and Six Sigma for years. These executives have leveraged the power of the Factory Physics Framework to advance continuous improvement efforts to new levels that: 

  • focus and accelerate existing efforts    
  • provide new capabilities with a set of structured software tools
  • enhance company cultural change efforts through objective understanding

Many other clients have experienced similar results.


 Thought Leadership for Executives    

Factory Physics Inc. provides up to date thought leadership in the press for solutions to manufacturing and supply chain challenges. In particular, the article in Industrial Engineer magazine, "Realities of Risk" is a ground-breaking discussion essential for today's executive. Click on the following links for recent articles: 
Manufacturing Business Technology, "The value-added fantasy: A strict focus on eliminating waste is not the best way to improve performance." November 2007
Inbound Logistics, "Extreme Makeover: Supply Chain Edition." January 2007
Industrial Engineer, "Realities of Risk." February 2007
Manufacturing Business Technology, "Lean, Six Sigma work better under the rules of Factory Physics." March 2007
The Manufacturer, "When inventory is not waste." April 2007
 
Industry Week, "The Great Push vs. Pull Diversion." September 2007


"I know of no quicker more effective approach to improving performance than the Factory Physics approach." - Corporate VP of Manufacturing Strategy, Fortune 300 Company   

 FACTORY PHYSICS® is a registered trademark of Factory Physics, Inc.

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Announcements
Factory Physics Executive Session - Chicago
On May 14, 2008, Dr. Mark Spearman, world renowned teacher, executive consultant and co-author of the book, “Factory Physics” will lead an executive lunch session that provides clear explanations of the application of practical, leading edge science to operations strategy and performance management. If you would be interested in attending or you want to recommend someone who should attend either of these "invitation only" sessions for CEOs, COOs, and VP level operations personnel, please contact Jeff Bell at bell@factoryphysics.com.
Factory Physics Executive Session - Minneapolis
On May 15, 2008, Dr. Mark Spearman will lead a second executive lunch session in Minneapolis. If you would be interested in attending or you want to recommend someone who should attend either of these "invitation only" sessions for CEOs, COOs, and VP level operations personnel, please contact Jeff Bell at bell@factoryphysics.com.
Upcoming Seminars
Factory Physics Seminar - Oak Park, Illinois
June 4-5, 2008
We are currently offering a seminar on "Improving Profitability through Factory Physics Principles: the Science of Lean Manufacturing" June 4 - 5, 2008 in Oak Park, Illinois. Join us 10 miles west of Chicago in beautiful, historic Oak Park, Illinois for this highly acclaimed seminar.