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Vargo Innovations
DRIVE EFFICIENCY AND GROWTH WITH EXPERT LEAN CONSULTING
ABOUT US
Our team of experienced consultants is dedicated to helping businesses achieve their full potential by implementing Lean principles and practices.
We understand that every business is unique and has its own set of challenges. That’s why we take a tailored approach to our consulting services, working closely with our clients to identify areas where they can reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimize operations. Our goal is to help our clients achieve sustainable growth and success.
Our team of consultants has years of experience working with businesses across a wide range of industries. We have helped companies of all sizes, from small startups to large corporations, achieve their goals through Lean principles.
Our expertise includes:
- Value Stream Mapping
- Kaizen Events
- Continuous Improvement
- 5S Methodology
- Lean Six Sigma
- And more!
Membership & Affiliations
01
Renewed Hope India – Co-Founder, Board President (2011-2022) Orphans/Widows home in Hyderabad, India
02
Certified Trainual Consultant - 2022-2023
03
Society of Mechanical Engineers – SME, ASQ, AME, Shingo Institute
04
Alpha Family Center, Newaygo – Board Member, 2014-2017
05
Spectrum Health University – Mentor/ Coaching for Future Lean Leadership 2013-2014
06
LOVE, INC. – Financial Mentor – 2008-2014
07
LINC – Leadership in Newaygo County – Mentor – Alumni
Our Client Reviews
Lorelei has stepped into her role with Supply Chain Services with vigor and has hit the ground running. She has been instrumental in getting my Obeya room up and running and facilitating numerous improvement events.
SVP, Supply Chain Services and Security
Lorelei brings a can-do attitude to work. She isn’t afraid to tackle things outside her comfort zone or learn new things.”
SCS, Manager of Distribution
Lorelei has been a mentor to me. She is a wonderful teacher and always shows respect to everyone I’ve seen her interact with her. This behavior helps bring out the best in people.”
SCS, Supervisor Distribution and Receiving
Results
- Robotic Automation implementation and optimization $4.9M project, implemented at three hospitals, including a level-one trauma hospital. Led over 300 direct team members and 12,000 impacted employees improved delivery service by 34% for Nutrition. Increased services by 25% for Supply Chain, Linen, and Environmental Services through optimization of resources and technology
- Fleet consolidation of 175 company vehicles maintained and managed by various departments with the company. Reduced maintenance fees by 50% and total cost of ownership by 7.9%
- Over 1600 hours as an Enterprise Lean facilitator/trainer – trained teams in A3 problem solving, Kanban, Kaizen events, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping
- Facilitated and trained over 50 teams in daily performance huddles
- Reduced Fleet maintenance by 50%
- Reduced Shipping costs by $250K annually
- Cost savings of $400K annually optimizing reuse equipment and furniture
- Reduced time-to-fill open requisitions by 10% - Human Resources
- Spectrum Health Talent Acquisition team was awarded Talent Acquisition of the year by ERE Recruiting Excellence Awards 2014 by optimizing the recruiting process
- Optimized Finished Goods Storage by 30%
- Reduced material handling by 70%
- Decreased WIP > 30 days by 13%
- Decreased WIP < 30 days by 14%
- Increased monthly revenue by 7.4%
- Standardized and documented processes
- Implemented daily/weekly huddles -Implemented weekly safety huddles
- Project Management Lead for International programs $7.9M annually
- Improved data reporting by 300%
- Optimized Program Operations 30%
- Implemented cost-saving measures of expense accounts, reported savings 20% annually Lean
- Improved work order completeness and closing in a timely manner by 38%
- Improved training, quoting, and overall work order process by 27%
- Improved truck loading times by 22%
- Increased storage space by 40%
- Reduced truck loading times by 50%
- Improved delivery of raw materials and flow of Finished Goods by 75%
- Improved on-time-deliveries by 25%
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When we work together
Hi, it’s Lorelei!
I believe trust is the foundation of every successful relationship.
When we work together, I will partner with you to deeply understand your vision, culture, and processes. My approach focuses on understanding your organization's and your team's unique needs. Together, we will develop your people by analyzing processes and identifying growth opportunities.
I will provide a clear understanding of where your organization excels and where the greatest potential for improvement lies. From there, we’ll create a customized plan tailored to your pace, supported by training, mentoring, and coaching every step of the way.
I’m looking forward to meeting with you soon.