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Make appointments with a few manufacturing consultant firms to get a feel for professionalism. Find out about licensing, training, tools, technique, company organization, and experience, making sure the manufacture consultant you ultimately choose has a solid reputation in the manufacturing consulting industry. Get client references if possible and check them out. Ask how long the consultant has been in the manufacturing management consulting business and whether he or she has the proper experience in your project size and scope, whether it involves mining, industrial, air pollution control, waste water treatment, enterprise management, utilities, cell, process plants, architecture, supply chain market, technology, software, lean manufacturing, or construction. Ask for photos and descriptions of previous projects to give you an idea of the professional’s work. Get timelines for your project in writing, as well as salary requirements and fees. Find out the contract consultant’s availability as well, making sure he or she has the long-term availability to work with you on design, construction, software, contracts, lean management, quality control, group projects, simulation, and all other processes. Research the manufacture consultant’s background thoroughly to check for safety records, past jobs, and references. Ask whether the consulting firm is part of a local, national, or international firm. When meeting with the manufacturing consultant, check out the condition of the office or building, making sure it is neat and well maintained. Is the professional timely for your meeting? Are staff members helpful and accommodating? Before choosing a manufacturing consultant, keep in mind the professional’s availability, location, salary requirements, reputation, licensing, products, education, recruiter and quality consulting services, and previous experience.
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