rapid improvement approach

Spartanburg, S.C. — Performance Solutions by Milliken, the consulting arm of diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company, is rounding out its service offerings with a new Rapid Improvement Approach (RI). Designed for companies in need of immediate recovery or transformation, RI pinpoints specific pillars and principles of its proprietary Performance Management System and escalates implementation with focused precision. Traditionally, Performance Solutions by Milliken practitioners apply the Performance Management System in total over a longer term engagement.

“Our proven Performance Management System, honed over decades of implementation within Milliken itself and transferred to companies around the world, delivers critical results and full performance solutions over the course of one to two years,” states Phil McIntyre, managing director of Performance Solutions by Milliken. “This RI service concentrates our efforts to designated pillars deemed critical for rapid results and scales down our scope to unlock measurable change in more concise timeframes.”

As the Editor’s Choice winner of Manufacturing Technology Insights’ 2020 Top Lean Manufacturing Consulting/Service Companies list, Performance Solutions by Milliken is known for its collaborative approach to strengthening and improving client company operations. Practitioners work side-by-side to implement strategic initiatives that have made Milliken one of the safest and most efficient manufacturers. RI provides a new connection point for companies in need of assistance.

“Our RI service is a new entry point for those looking to enhance operations by utilizing tried-and-true solutions,” adds Jeff Price, executive vice president for Milliken. “It does not replace our comprehensive operational excellence consulting track, but rather provides an express approach to target specific needs as companies work to keep pace with their rapidly changing markets.”

RI will join Performance Solutions by Milliken’s existing suite of performance, safety, and educational offerings.

About Milliken

Materials science expert Milliken & Company knows that a single molecule has the potential to change the world. With innovative solutions across the textile, flooring, specialty chemical, and healthcare industries, Milliken answers some of the world’s greatest challenges. Named to the World’s Most Ethical Companies list by Ethisphere Institute for 15 straight years, the company meets the moment with an unwavering commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for its customers and communities. Eight thousand associates across 46 locations globally rally behind a common purpose: to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.