Continuous Process Improvement
Workplace Safety and Occupational Health – USAF, WR-ALC and 78 ABW
Mainstream GS was contracted to provide management consulting services to help facilitate and WR-ALC Team through discovery, analysis, assessment, solutions and recommendations for a Safety Management System. Read More
Increase Aircraft Availability in the Theater - U.S. Army, 3rd Army ARCENT
MainStream GS was engaged to provide Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts (LSS MBB) to support warfighters and senior military leaders in Kuwait and Afghanistan by streamlining processes to increase aircraft availability. Read More
Gas Turbine Engine MRO Operations Improvement - USAF, AFMC, 309 CMXG
The MRO of Gas Turbine Engines conducted by the 309 CMXG of the OO-ALC was taking too long and placing stress on the supply chain. MainStream GS was engaged to transform the 309 CMXG's gas turbine engine MRO operations from Batch and Queue to Cellular Flow. Read More
Landing Gear MRO Process Improvement - USAF, AFMC, 309 CMXG
The 309 CMXG's MRO of landing gear was taking too long and placing stress on the supply chain. MainStream GS engaged to improve the flow of the "East Wall" feeder line which made repair determination and 'fed' the back shop operations to the various assembly lines. Read More
Wheel Assemblies MRO Process Improvement - USAF, AFMC, 309 CMXG
The 309 CMXG provides depot MRO of wheel assemblies for the F-22A Raptor, F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt, C-130 Hercules, and the ICBM Peacekeeper and Minuteman III missiles. MainStream GS was engaged to improve performance and implement CPI initiatives in order to transform the 309 CMXG's MRO operations from Batch-and-Queue to Cellular Flow. Read More
Hydraulic Actuator Assemblies MRO Process Re-Engineering - USAF, AFMC, 309 CMXG
MainStream GS was engaged to transform the 309 CMXG's MRO process of Hydraulic Actuator Assemblies from Batch-and-Queue to Cellular Flow. Read More
Re-Engineer Chrome Plating Process & Implement a Sustainable TPM Program - USAF, AFMC, 309 CMXG
An internal assessment of the 309 CMXG's chrome plating process revealed that the current state Value Stream Map (VSM) contained 14 grind/plate/grind rework loops. These re-work loops were conservatively estimated to cost $5 million per year. MainStream GS was engaged to re-engineer the 309 CMXG's chrome plating process and implement a sustainable Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program. Read More
PharmaCARE Center’s Prescription Refill Drive Thru - USAF, 6th Medical Group
MainStream GS was engaged by the 6th Medical Group to work with the Wing AFSO21 office to decrease the PharmaCARE Refill Pick-Up Center’s wait time.. Read More
Improve A-10 Maintenance, Overhaul, & Repair (MRO) - USAF, CMXG
MainStream GS was engaged by the OO-ALC’s 309th Commodities Maintenance Group (CMXG) to conduct an operational assessment and provide continuous process improvement (CPI) services to improve A-10 maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) aircraft lead time. Read More
Improve Brake Component Maintenance, Overhaul, & Repair (MRO) - USAF, CMXG
MainStream GS was engaged by the OO-ALC’s 309th Commodities Maintenance Group (CMXG) to conduct a cultural assessment and project delivery management, and continuous process improvement (CPI) services to convert the traditional batch and queue to Cellular Flow in an effort reduce MRO lead times of brake components. Read More
Improve F-15 Central Gearbox Maintenance, Overhaul, & Repair (MRO) - USAF, CMXG
MainStream GS was engaged by the OO-ALC’s 309th Commodities Maintenance Group (CMXG) to conduct a cultural assessment and provide leadership training, operations improvement, and project delivery management services to convert the traditional batch and queue to Cellular Flow in an effort reduce MRO lead times of brake components Read More
Decrease Sailor Workload & Man-Hours - USN, USS John C. Stennis
MainStream GS was engaged by the U.S. Navy to assess the USS John C. Stennis' current workload requirement and identify areas of improvement to reduce sailor man-hours. Read More
CPI Program Assessment - U.S. Navy, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
MainStream GS was engaged by the SSP to conduct an independent assessment of the SSP’s current CPI program/initiative and provide recommendations to enhance the current CPI program Read More
Aerospace Component Manufacturer II - Improve RFQ Response Time
MainStream GS was engaged to conduct an assessment on the Company's current RFQ process and to implement performance improvement initiatives to streamline and enhance the Company's RFQ process. Read More
Aerospace Component Manufacturer IV - Facilitate a Company-Wide CPI Program
MainStream GS was engaged to conduct an operational assessment and facilitate a CPI program by implementing several pilot projects that engaged the entire company in the effort. Read More
BAE Systems - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
MainStream GS was engaged to provide crisis management for strategic sourcing and supply chain management, as well as program management services. Read More