References & TestimonialsEveryone gains
many new ideas to increase
efficiencies and profitability from my lean manufacturing consulting
services. See below what these very
experienced and well known veterans of our industry have to say. They
are all good at what they do, but my services helped
them take it to the next level of efficiencies and profitability.
Independent
Consulting Services - Since 2003
20+
Years in Truss Industry
40+ Companies Served and Counting  Please contact me for referrals and I will forward names and phone numbers of the individuals who have given permission to be contacted.
Testimonials ----------------------------------------- McCabe Lumber In recent years, the market for component manufacturing businesses has changed drastically. Todd
provided us with time standards which were specific to the equipment that we use.
This information allowed us to estimate our jobs with a dramatically increased
level of accuracy on each project, regardless of its level of complexity.
The time standards also gave us the information to measure our production and
establish target output for each workstation in our shop. Todd
also offered suggestions for lean manufacturing practices, marketing, quality
control, production, and design incentives. We continue to implement his
ideas, which have received positive feedback from our customers. Each has
resulted in improvements to our operations. I
recommend Todd’s consultation to any truss manufacturer, even during this
difficult market. The expense of the consult was money well spent in
improving our profitability. Joe
Tepe ----------------------------------------- Victoria Truss Ltd. 2007  - B.C. Canada I have been working in the truss industry since 1987 and have owned my own truss manufacturing operation since 2007. One would be foolish to try making a go of it in the truss industry without believing in one’s own abilities. I have been involved in, and observed, many truss operations, and thought I had a good handle on best practices for truss manufacturing. Well, Todd has shown me far more than I thought possible. Mind you, we have been and continue to be a successful company. Todd simply showed us how to improve and I am very grateful for his advice. I was glad that I did not get in the mindset that this was not the right time. Either, “We are too busy,” or, during the winter months, “Not enough sales.” We simply brought him in for a consultation right away, and Todd was able to help us in very short order. Our actual production increased substantially in just weeks when we took his advice! He also saved us thousands of dollars purchasing the wrong type of equipment and showed us which equipment would give us the most bangs for the buck. We are currently implementing his Truss Shop Labor Tracking software, which will help us to track the true cost of each order with a few mouse clicks. The time and money required to implement Todd’s advice have been well worth it. If you want honest, unbiased, new ideas that make real improvements to your operations, give Todd a call. Luigi Mansueti Owner - Victoria Truss Ltd. 2007 - B.C. Canada ----------------------------------------- Terra
Nova Truss -
Glenburnie, ON Canada
 Now
was the time to
take our company to the next level of best practices. We wanted to stay
competitive in these uncertain times and remain profitable.
We knew we should evaluate every area and aspect of our
business. That is why we brought Todd into our operations.Todd helped us address three key areas where we had some major issues. The first area to address was implementing lean best practices in our production shop. A time standards system and lean practices have changed our whole production outlook for the better. Although we have been building trusses for years, Todd showed us how we could improve our efficiencies and reduce our cost. Second was our bidding process. Now, every order can be processed using time standards, which he provided, with consistent results. Our older bidding method was flawed, and these common methods were ones we and our competition have been using for too many years. Due to Todd’s assistance, we clearly see the older methods’ shortcomings. Last and certainly not least was [third key area]. We have implemented his Truss Shop Labor Tracking software. As a result, with a few mouse clicks, we know our shop manufacturing efficiencies and our real labor cost. Now, we are able to implement job costing into our accounting system and we know our real margins and profitability daily instead of quarterly. No doubt about it, Todd will provide truly positive insight into your operations that will make a solid difference. Mark Fox Owner/GM - Terra Nova Truss - Glenburnie, ON Canada ----------------------------------------- Locke
Truss Co. Ltd...
 Locke Truss Co. Ltd. was established in 1968, and has long been known as the "Roof Truss Specialist”. Looking forward to the next 5 years in the very completive South-Eastern Ontario Market, we know we were going to be facing very difficult times. Todd was the “key element” in kick starting our journey on lean manufacturing. A large part of my staff has many years of experience and Todd’s methods in the 4 days of training worked very well and were just what I needed to get going. I was amazed at the response, and willingness to embrace to changes needed. We look at production methods, standardizing procedures and written processes. I
would also recommend to anyone looking to increase efficiency by taking
a new
look at production methods, or anyone who is integrating automation
into their
existing facilities, to use the services of Todd Drummond. Before
making any
capital expenditure that may not produce the return you are looking for.
Gary
Lalonde,
President Locke Truss Co. Ltd., Brockville, ON Canada
Penn-Truss
Manufacturing
Inc…
We are seeing the results already and are very pleased with them. We know this because we are using his labor tracking program. We can see our efficiencies for both man-hours and labor cost with just a few mouse clicks on the computers. If you want to stop talking about making changes and actually make the changes, we recommend hiring Todd’s services to get you were you really want to be. Charles
and
Colin Penner, Owners of
Penn-Truss Manufacturing, Saltcoats, SK
Canada Penn-Truss Finds Time to Make Needed Changes - Sept 08 ----------------------------------------- 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 Automated Builder Magazine Article Fabco - Changing methods for these harder times - April 08.pdf ----------------------------------------- Mar-Span
Truss Inc…
 Mar-Span
got
its start almost 20
years ago, building pole barn trusses and long runs of
trusses. This
has been our focus through the years, which is still the mainstay of
our business. When the economy shifted, and our residential
sector
grew, we needed to be able to properly cost and market this style of
project.
Hiring Todd
fast-tracked our ability to efficiently design and
build this style of project. His
consultation was a breath of
fresh air, a new look at production methods, and helped us standardize
our whole process. I would recommend to anyone looking to increase
efficiency by taking a new look at production methods, or anyone who is
integrating automation into their existing facilities, to use the
services of Todd.
Gerry Frey, General Manager, Mar-Span Truss Inc. Drayton ON Canada Automated
Builder Magazine Article ----------------------------------------- Terra Nova Trusses…We felt the time was right to have a person like Todd gi  ve 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 Automated Builder Magazine Article Terra Nova - Lean Practices Bolster Bottom - March 08.pdf -----------------------------------------
Farroh Roof Truss Co., Inc. Founded in 1957, we are celebrating 51 years in the truss Industry. We attend BCMC on a regular basis and try to visit plants in other states whenever occasion permits. Along with attending workshops and roundtable discussions for insight and ideas. This allows us an opportunity to see alternative ways of doing the same things. We have felt that although not perfect, we have a good system that is productive and works for us. At the beginning of 2008 we looked into Todd Drummond Consulting, as a option for potential improvements not always visible from within. We were a little skeptical at first and wondered if this would be the best use of the money allocated. However, we decided to go through with the consultation and have an open mind. We were pleasantly surprised at the insight, knowledge and frankness which Todd conveyed to our organization. He has given us a prospective and ideas that we could not see ourselves, of which we have incorporated many of his ideas and have others in the works. We are appreciative of Todd and the work that he has done for our organization! John E. Lund, General Manager, Farroh Roof Truss Co., Inc., Minot ND ----------------------------------------- Cal-Asia has been in the truss business for thirty years. We felt we had a pretty good grasp on our costs, and were pretty efficient in how we did things. While this was true, I cannot overstate the improvements we have already seen after implementing the suggestions Todd offered following his visit to our plant. Using the principles Todd has embraced will enable us to estimate and measure the actual costs per job at a level of accuracy never before realized. His suggestions for analyzing our procedures have already increased efficiency in more than one department. I do not hesitate to recommend Todd Drummond to anyone trying to better understand costs and improve efficiency. Allen Erickson, VP, Cal-Asia Truss, Concord, CA -----------------------------------------
Concord Truss
Company… -----------------------------------------
Trus-Way
Inc…I wanted to let you know that I appreciate the consultation that you provided for us. One real benefit we experienced was that we had the opportunity to step outside the forest and get a new, fresh perspective on our operation. We found many of your ideas to be very straightforward and interesting, and are really looking forward to putting them into action. We have begun equipment modifications, as well as looking into how to achieve the stated goals. We are very excited about our future based on the ideas that you have provided. Thanks for your help and feel free to use us as a reference. Mark Smith, Director of Operations, Trus-Way Inc. Vancouver, Washington -----------------------------------------
Rockett
Lumber and Building Supplies Limited…I would be happy to act as a reference for potential clients. I believe this was the best money our company could have spent in order to understand and improve our manufacturing costs. Rob McLellan, P.E., V.P. Operations, Rockett Lumber and Building Supplies Limited, Toronto, Canada -----------------------------------------
BMC West
of Idaho Falls…I appreciated Todd's ideas and suggestions as well as his effort to improve our bottom line. Bringing Todd in gave us the chance to take a fresh look at our options. He brought a new perspective and gave us some good suggestions. If you are ready to step out of the box and want to take a fresh look at your operation, I recommend you go forward and request Mr. Drummond's services. Dan West, General Manager, BMC West Corporation, Idaho Falls, ID -----------------------------------------
Chesapeake
Engineered Wood & Truss…After debating over the use of a consultant for some time, we decided that it would be enlightening to have an outside perspective on our company's procedures. The impact of Todd Drummond’s visit on our company will be felt for quite some time. While his ideas and information may not be latest fad, his ability to instill in you and your employees the need to look outside the box is incredible. We now look at our entire operation in an entirely different way. We found Todd to be extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of truss manufacturing. While we did not jump on every recommendation, we certainly learned more than we expected. Mark D. Filippelli, Owner, GM Chesapeake Engineered Wood & Truss, Salisbury MD -----------------------------------------
Carter-Lee
Building Components Inc…Todd Drummond’s consulting service was a positive experience for us at Carter-Lee Building Components. Todd provided us with a different prospective on the production process. My supervisors and I enjoyed the experience, and we have had good results from the implementation of the ideas that came out of our talks over the two weeks that Todd was with us. Steven L. Stroder, General Manager, Carter-Lee Building Components Inc., Mooresville, IN -----------------------------------------
Nelson
Lumber, Winterburn Truss Div…Todd visited our facilities and spent two weeks meeting with our production, sales, and management personnel at multiple locations. Since his visit, we have implemented his principles in our production facilities. It was important to have an impartial perspective on our operations to encourage us to step back and re-evaluate how we operate. I enjoyed his direct approach and extensive knowledge of the industry. It was money well spent. Michel Carle, GM Winterburn Truss, Division of Nelson Lumber Ltd, Alberta, Canada Quick overview… Independent Consulting Services Since
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We knew
that implementing the time
standards and lean manufacturing practices would have a very positive
affect to
our bottom line. However, time
constraints from day-to-day activities were hindering us from doing it
on our
own in a timely fashion. Time standards required us to
implement
procedures and
practices that we were unfamiliar with.
Todd provided a guiding hand to implement proper practices and time
standards. This makes a big difference. We
went from talking about it to actually doing it in a matter of months
instead
of years.