Todd Drummond Consulting


Truss Manufacturing Labor Tracking Software












Lean Manufacturing Consulting Service for Wood Truss & Wall Panel Manufacturers


Todd Drummond Consulting can help you expand your capabilities and reduce your cost.


Lean Manufacturing & TOC Principles Provided

Providing Truss Manufacturing Time Standards 

(Also known as Houlihan Method, R.E. & S.U.)

7th Year in the Consulting Business

40+ Consultations

20+ Years in Truss Industry


 See my webpage “Consultation” for the details.

Automated Builder Magazine - August 09 Issue


Truss Shop Labor Tracker  Software  

New 3.0 Version!

One Program to Bridge Your
 Engineering and Accounting Software!
One program to...
  1. Costing and Pricing of Quotes & Orders
  2. Task Tracking & Calendar Scheduling®
  3. QuickBooks®, MS Outlook® and also coming very soon Simply Accounting® 
  4. Track all the shop labor for each order!®
Truss Shop Labor Tracking Software 



Truss Manufacturing Time Standards 
(Truss labor estimations for truss design software)
  • Production Efficiencies 
    • Huge gains when applied properly
    • Also known as the Houlihan Method in the truss industry
    • Man-Minutes, R.E. or S.U. units
  • Pricing  
    • Better Gross Margins
  • Scheduling  
    • Excellent Processing Method that is Dependable
Click here for... Time Standards Brochure

Lean Principles
  • Explained 
    • Uncomplicated terminology for all personal to understand
  • Demonstrated 
    • Real world examples
  • Tailored for Your Company
    • Suggestions of current practices to increase productivity 
    • All suggestions based on best practices of proven practices 
  • Includes Theory of Constraints
    • Very effective and proven method to increase overall profitability
New & Existing Equipment Assessment and Shop Layout 
  • Better Material Flow
  • Better Equipment Use
  • Better Understanding of New Investments for Growth and Efficiencies 
    • I do not make any commissions or other compensation from any equipment or plate manufacture for recommendations.  My fees are solely paid for by client for unbiased advice that only has their best interest in mind.
 See my webpage “Consultation” for the details.

Normal Payback less than 3 months

Click here for... Consulting Brochure



***  Free Information ***

On this website you will find helpful ideas for improving various areas:

Everyone talks about the desire to make real positive changes in their group and company, but few companies are able to actually implement those changes.  "Drummond’s 7 Roadblocks to Real Positive Changes"

Eight Deadly Productivity Sins of Design Departments is a must-read. Want to increase the capabilities of your existing design department? Then see the Design Productivity web page. Most companies are guilty of at least one of these productivity killer sins. 
 
Want to Increase Productivity in your manufacturing facility? One way to help achieve this is with an Effective Incentive Program for your builders. 
 
How about Scheduling of Production? Does your company have problems with meeting the established production schedule? Click this Scheduling link or the scheduling web page button to see the four root causes.
 
Want every order to add to the bottom line equally? The standard margin formula used in the component industry (Labor + Material divided by a number) does not do this. Read the Margins webpage for more information



Testimonial for Consulting Services…
 Terra Nova Trusses…

We felt the time was right to have a person like Todd give us an independent assessment of our entire operation. We were struggling with labor estimations on certain jobs, and Todd implemented the proper Time Standards for us to follow, which would allow us to be more precise on job costing.


We discussed and received advice on the implementation of a marketing strategy, quality control, an incentive program, performance appraisals, and the principles of lean manufacturing.


Todd has laid the foundation for our company to be a leader in our industry and improve our bottom line. I would not hesitate to recommend Todd to others in our field.


Denis and Frank Galway, Owners, Terra Nova Trusses Ltd, Mount Pearl, NF Canada

See reference page for statements by general managers and owners about services.



Consulting Service

 *** Normal Payback less than 3 months ***
 Once this consultation has been completed and the principles are implemented, you could expect 

  • Increased profitability   
  • Time standards system in your production facility (Better known as “Houlihan”) 
  • Better communication and cooperation between different departments. 
  • Proper lean principles that will be the foundation to apply in every location and department. 

     See my webpage “Consultation” for the details.

Click here for... Consulting Brochure


Thinking of Entering the Component Industry?
 
If you are new to the component industry and you are looking for real numbers to make a decision as to whether this may be something you want to invest your hard earned money in, then take a look at T & W Prospectus webpage to see a listing of information that you may have been searching for.
 


Testimonial for Consulting Services…
 
Fabco Building Components...

Since the founding of FABCO in 1978, my family and I have witnessed and been a part of the evolution of the truss industry. One tends to develop the attitude that you know what is best for your business since, after all, you built it from the ground up. The reality is that you are operating in your own busy little corner of the world.

Todd brought to the table a broader perspective, inviting us to question and compare our procedures with what he has witnessed in the industry as a whole. This led us to affirm some of our practices and change many others, resulting in a significant improvement in productivity.

We are excited to move forward with the measurement and comparison of our productivity to the labor standards provided by Todd. We feel that our relationship with Todd has had a positive influence on our company. I would strongly encourage others to make what we have found to be a wise investment.

Dan and Terry Tontarski, Owners, Fabco Building Components, Watertown N.Y


See reference page for statements by general managers and owners about services.

 


Experience Teaches Only the Teachable
--Aldous Huxley
In my personal, unending quest to understand and learn more, I whole-heartedly welcome any comments or suggestions that you may have. Please take the time to contact me with any question or suggestions. We will both benefit when we share ideas. I would be happy to discuss a greater, in-depth analysis of your operation should you desire a consultation. However, all that is written in these web pages are available for you to implement into your organization. 

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