WHAT WE DO

Transforming
manufacturing operations

We help manufacturers lift productivity and transform operational performance by aligning people, operations, strategy, and technology.

Transformation Capabilities

Operational transformation does not happen through a single initiative.

Many organisations invest in lean programmes, leadership development, or digital tools. While these initiatives can deliver value, lasting transformation happens when people, operations, strategy, and technology work together.

LMAC focuses on three interconnected capability areas that together deliver sustainable productivity improvement:

Operations & Process Optimisation

Improving how work gets done

Operational performance is driven by how work flows through the organisation. LMAC works alongside teams to identify constraints, eliminate waste, and improve reliability across operations.

Our focus is delivering measurable productivity improvement while building the foundations for continuous improvement.

Key areas:

  • Productivity improvement and operational performance uplift
  • Continuous improvement and operational excellence programmes
  • Identifying waste, loss, and constraints across operations
  • Improving flow, reliability, and throughput
  • Applying data and analytics to support operational decision-making
  • Shopfloor visibility and performance insight

People & Capability

Building capability that sustains improvement

Transformation becomes sustainable when the capability to drive improvement exists within the organisation.

LMAC works alongside leaders and teams to build problem-solving capability, embed improvement routines, and align leadership intent with operational reality.

Key areas:

  • Change management and transformation leadership
  • Leadership training and development
  • Building problem-solving capability across teams
  • Coaching leaders and frontline teams
  • Embedding continuous improvement habits and routines
  • Creating ways of working that support sustained improvement

STRATEGY & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Providing clarity on where to focus

Successful transformation requires clear strategic direction and the right supporting systems.

LMAC helps organisations identify where to focus improvement efforts, prioritise opportunities, and align technology investments with operational strategy.

Key areas:

  • Business and operational strategy deployment
  • Opportunity identification and prioritisation
  • Technology and digital roadmaps aligned to business outcomes
  • Digital and operational maturity benchmarking (including SIRI)
  • System and data
    architecture
  • Data analytics, insights, and decision support
  • Technology and vendor selection support

OUTCOMES

Organisations partnering with LMAC typically achieve:

  • Measurable productivity improvement
  • Improved operational performance and reliability
  • Stronger leadership and problem-solving capability
  • Clearer strategic direction and prioritisation
  • Successful implementation of operational and digital initiatives
  • Sustained continuous improvement across teams

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Cultural change is significant. I am confident that the engagement techniques used by LMAC will lead to sustainable change. The approach used by LMAC is not only about the right tools, but coaching the right behaviours, at all levels of our organisation
David Taylor
GM Regional Operations (Upper North Island), Tegel Foods Ltd

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Harnessing the power of data analytics is going to change the business and focus people on the real opportunities. We are now delivering meaningful insights to our people, enabling them to take necessary interventions. This approach is now being applied to help improve attendance and health & safety.
Mark Leslie
(Former) General Manager of Operations | Silver Fern Farms

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LMAC’s strength lies with its people – pragmatic, focused and they deliver on what they promise. Their practical expertise fits in so well with our staff and culture, it made the Lean journey very rewarding for Tasti. I certainly recommend them as a great Lean partner.”
Bryce Howard
CEO, Tasti Products Ltd

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LMAC’s deep manufacturing expertise and hands-on approach have made a real difference to our ERP selection process. They didn’t just think like consultants — they worked alongside our team like members of the business, to deliver the best, affordable digital solution that is setting us up for long-term success.
David Sweas
MANAGING DIRECTOR, DODSON GROUP

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The collaboration with LMAC has driven significant improvements in our operational efficiency and problem solving culture. By embedding Lean principles, visual tracking, and structured problem-solving, we’ve achieved more sustainable process improvements and better decision-making.
Sarah Tordoff
Chief People Officer | RML

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