Results Clients Have Seen
He was very impressed with what we had changed in a short amount of time, and we have seen the margins grow significantly.
Chris J. Wilkins, Managing Director
Tennessee Building Components
He helped us identify areas for improvement and provided actionable solutions that have significantly impacted our productivity and efficiency.
Travis J. White, V.P. Truss Operations
Tindell’s
Improve Performance Across Your Entire Operation
TDC improves performance across every department, not just manufacturing. The goal is simple: remove waste, stabilize output, and increase profit—systematically and measurably.
- End-to-End Productivity Improvement
Practical gains across Manufacturing, Sales, Design, and Administration—so one department no longer limits the others. - Proven, Defensible Time Standards
Reliable engineered labor metrics (R.E., S.U., and true Work Minutes) that replace assumptions with facts and support accurate pricing, staffing, and capacity decisions. - Align Staffing With Actual Work
Use clearer labor standards to align staffing, roles, and expectations with actual workload—reducing guesswork, avoidable labor cost, and pressure on the team. - Equipment & Facility Layout That Actually Fits
Unbiased recommendations for equipment flow and facility design that maximize efficiency, throughput, and ROI—without vendor influence.
What Working Together Looks Like
A focused, practical path from the issue in front of you to useful next steps.
1. Start With Your Operation
Share your priorities, recurring challenges, current processes, and the information already available.
2. See the Process Clearly
Todd reviews the relevant data and workflows through onsite observation, remote collaboration, or both.
3. Turn Findings Into Action
Receive prioritized findings and practical next steps your management team can evaluate and put to work.
Not Sure Which Service Fits?
Share the operational challenge costing you time, capacity, or margin. Todd will help identify the most useful next step.
Real Manufacturing Experience
Todd Drummond brings 40 years of manufacturing-industry experience and 25 years of full-time consulting. His practical background spans operations, labor standards, Lean Manufacturing, equipment planning, and facility flow.
TDC does not receive referral compensation from plate or equipment vendors. Recommendations are based on the client’s operation, goals, and return on investment.
TWE Truss WorkMinute Estimator
Targeted for release by year-end 2026, TWE is being developed to give component manufacturers greater plate-provider flexibility and automated labor WorkMinute insight for estimating, scheduling, staffing, capacity, and pricing decisions. Development and beta validation remain underway, so timing and planned capabilities may change.
What Is Making Your Operation Harder Than It Should Be?
Tell Todd where performance is breaking down. He’ll follow up to discuss the most useful next step for improving workflow, labor clarity, equipment planning, or day-to-day execution.