starts with expertise in lean manufacturing
and proven know-how in its application
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Worldwide Lean Consulting
J. L. Larco & Associates, Inc. is a USA based business consulting firm, assisting worldwide manufacturing and service companies in their conversion to a Lean Enterprise since 1994
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Global Achievement
The company has a solid track record of achievements in Central and Eastern Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia
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Non Repetitive Work Environments
During the last 7 years we have been mainly involved with Lean projects in non repetitive, engineered-to-order environments
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Responsive Business Model
We use the Toyota Production System (TPS) basic concepts and practices adapted to specific applications
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Successful Implementation in Any Industry
We transformed companies with projects lasting several years; or that produce few pieces per month to thousands of pieces per day; with annual sales from about 30 million US$ to several billion US dollars
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Design from Scratch
5 projects have required the design and implementation of 5 new factories, in Mexico, Slovakia, Poland, Australia and USA