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Independent Manufacturing Operations Consulting

Make Process Improvement Obvious

Practical guidance for manufacturers of all types—from administration and sales through design, production, and delivery—with specialized expertise in component manufacturing.

40 Years Industry Experience25 Years Full-Time ConsultingIndependent Vendor Guidance

Proven Results in Real Operations

“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

Clarity for Better Operating Decisions

TDC evaluates the whole operation—not one department in isolation—so leaders can focus resources where they will produce the strongest return.

Increase Throughput
Remove the constraints limiting flow and output.
Improve Labor Clarity
Use facts for costing, staffing, and capacity.
Strengthen Investment Decisions
Evaluate equipment and layouts for operational fit.
Protect Margin
Turn operational improvements into measurable financial gains.

A Practical Three-Step Engagement

A focused path from the problem in front of you to useful management action.

1. Define the Constraint

Share the priorities and recurring issues limiting the operation.

2. See the Process Clearly

Review the relevant data, workflow, and conditions onsite or remotely.

3. Prioritize Action

Receive practical findings your management team can evaluate and use.

Todd Drummond, manufacturing operations consultant

Independent Experience You Can Trust

Todd Drummond brings 40 years of manufacturing-industry experience and 25 years of full-time consulting across 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

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.

Explore TWE

What Is Making Your Operation Harder Than It Should Be?

Tell Todd where performance is breaking down. He’ll help identify the most useful next step for improving workflow, labor clarity, equipment planning, or execution.

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