Francis Bourque
Best Practices in Business Moncton, NB“Working with Francis has been a great experience. He has taught us a lot at every level of the organization. He is easy to work with but gets the job done. He doesn't just show you theory or a roadmap; he has a very hands on approach.” – Jacques Gaudet, Brunswick Sheet Metal
Background
Francis Bourque is one of a handful of practicing “Lean” production consultants in Canada with his silver designation from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
He has a Bachelor of Administration in accounting and finance from l’Universite de Moncton.
His consultancy work is based out of Moncton, New Brunswick, where he counsels small and medium-sized businesses on operations management and innovation and product development. He also conducts specialized management training.
His manufacturing skills, combined with his financial expertise, allow him to assist companies in looking to the future and tailoring their operations to meet their end goal.
Optimizing Flow, Creating Flow
Francis has helped numerous businesses secure their future profitability by making essential changes in their manufacturing processes.
He uses the principles of Lean manufacturing or Lean production, a process largely derived from the Toyota Production System.
It centres on the concept of creating more value with less work. Based on optimizing flow, it is a popular strategic tool for companies striving for new levels of efficiency.
Applying the concepts can allow for reduction of floor space, merging two production areas into one, and increasing productivity up to 75 percent.
What Francis Can Do For You
Francis Bourque is a special is “Lean” production practices. He offers his clients expertise in:
- Operations management
- Innovation and product development
- Management training
The Consulting Approach
One of Canada’s foremost specialists in “Lean” production practices, Francis spends time with his clients, getting to know about their goals and workflow patterns, and then assesses how they can become more productive.
“Sometimes it can be as simple as reducing the number of steps employees have to take from one work area to the next, sometimes it means joining two or more production centres into one, or eliminating or purchasing a new piece of machinery,” he says. “There is always a solution to increasing efficiency, and it helps to have outside eyes looking at the picture.
Francis also takes the time to understand the company’s external factors like hierarchy and culture and how they can impact on the efficiency process.
Expertise
- Project Management (IT)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Process Improvement (Lean, 6 Sigma)
- Operations Management and Training
- Purchasing and Materials
- Automation
- Growth and Market Development
- Strategy Execution
Industries
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