Lean and Supply Chain Consulting in Colorado Springs

Trusted by 190+ Clients Since 1998

Lean & Supply Chain Consulting in Colorado Springs

Improve service levels, reduce operating cost, and build durable Lean execution systems with experienced consultants supporting teams in Colorado Springs.

  • Hands-on implementation support, not just advisory decks.
  • Data-driven prioritization to target the highest-impact constraints.
  • Rapid consultation response, typically within 48 hours.

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190+ clients | Average 5 projects per client | Since 1998

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Volpi
Emerson
American Red Cross
Pure Hockey
RubinBrown
Fabick

25+ Years

Improving supply chains and operations

190+ Clients

Across manufacturing, distribution, retail, and services

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Fast consultation intake and next-step alignment

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Lean Process Improvement & Supply Chain Management

Lean process Improvement and Supply Chain Operations represents a critical competitive advantage that many organizations struggle to maximize. Supply Velocity is Colorado Springs’ premier consulting firm specializing in transformational supply chain initiatives and Lean methodologies. We’ve assisted numerous clients in revolutionizing their operational frameworks across diverse manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Our comprehensive lean and operational consulting framework encompasses three core pillars:

1. Strategic Assessment & Discovery

An intensive evaluation of your organization’s current operational landscape conducted by seasoned professionals who specialize in identifying breakthrough opportunities within complex business environments.

2. Solution Architecture & Strategy

Leveraging comprehensive insight gathered during our assessment phase, we architect a customized roadmap that addresses your unique operational requirements while positioning your organization for sustainable competitive advantage.

3. Execution & Transformation

We collaborate directly with executive leadership to deploy our recommendations and mentor internal teams through the transformation journey, or equip management with comprehensive implementation guidance to drive organizational excellence independently.

Unified through systematic process enhancement, execution excellence, and organizational capability building, we transform Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Facility Design, Network Architecture, and Operational Effectiveness while establishing robust governance frameworks.

In addition to core Lean Consulting Services, Manufacturing Excellence, and Supply Chain Transformation, Supply Velocity offers comprehensive support across:

  • Integrated Sales & Operations Planning: Our advanced S&OP methodology enables organizations to achieve unprecedented forecasting precision and cross-functional alignment. We establish comprehensive visibility spanning sales, operations, and supply chain functions to eliminate reactive scheduling disruptions. Our systematic approach helps organizations build management systems that synchronize decision-making processes and elevate operational performance standards.
  • Distribution Center & Manufacturing Optimization: Supply Velocity’s optimization services maximize operational throughput while integrating cutting-edge software solutions and AI-powered analytics to minimize cost structures. We conduct thorough analyses of your logistics networks to eliminate bottlenecks and redesign facility configurations. Our specialized expertise in inbound logistics and transportation enables manufacturing and distribution organizations to achieve breakthrough improvements.
  • Business Process Transformation: Our proven methodology enables organizations to reimagine operations through the creation of streamlined workflows that deliver exceptional customer experiences and operational superiority. We employ a systematic approach to process analysis, opportunity identification, and solution implementation that creates unprecedented visibility across your operational network.
  • Performance Analytics & Measurement: Effective performance measurement demands comprehensive visibility into critical metrics and robust management systems to monitor progress toward excellence. Our specialists develop integrated dashboards that track supplier performance, customer satisfaction, and productivity indicators. We excel in creating measurement frameworks that enable insight-driven decision making and systematic continuous improvement.
  • Advanced Lean Six Sigma Consulting: Our Lean Six Sigma methodology integrates waste elimination principles with statistical rigor to deliver operational excellence. We focus on reducing operational expenses, enhancing quality standards, and improving productivity through disciplined problem-solving approaches. Our consultants enable organizations to develop internal capabilities for sustained improvement while achieving quantifiable outcomes.
  • Comprehensive Lean Training Programs: Supply Velocity’s educational offerings enable organizations to cultivate internal expertise in continuous improvement methodologies. Our hands-on approach emphasizes practical applications, helping organizations develop competencies for operational enhancements and long-term sustainability. We deliver specialized curriculum covering supply chain management, inventory optimization, and process improvement techniques.

We have been empowering organizations throughout Colorado Springs and the broader Colorado region to enhance their logistics operations, execute sophisticated supply chain planning initiatives, and optimize their operational processes since 1998.

Our expertise encompasses local operational excellence as well as global supply chain optimization and comprehensive risk management. We have successfully guided over 170 clients through more than 400 transformational projects spanning diverse industry segments, including:

  • Professional Services Organizations
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Distribution & Logistics Operations
  • Healthcare Systems & Medical Centers
  • Retail & E-commerce

Some of our clients:

Consider these compelling statistics:

> 95% of our revenue originates from referrals – thoroughly satisfied clients

> 90% of new clients initiate engagement with a comprehensive Assessment

> 80% of Assessments transition into full implementation projects; Assessment delivers immediate value

> Each client typically engages us for 4 successive projects on average. Consistent results achieved.

We can support your organization through a retainer service model to function as an integrated member of your leadership team, or through a project-based approach where initiatives are clearly defined by scope, timeline, and investment parameters.

In project scenarios, if we fail to deliver the operational improvements identified in our Assessment, we guarantee full investment reimbursement. As a trusted consulting partner, we guarantee measurable outcomes for every engagement we undertake. Your return on investment is Guaranteed!

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Client Voice

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"If you are looking for someone to help drive improvements, create repeatable processes and mentor younger staff in your facility then reach out to Supply Velocity. Your expertise and dedication have driven significant im..."

Tim Donohoe

COO, Chemline

"I am thrilled to provide this testimonial for Supply Velocity and their outstanding work in implementing Lean Warehouses and processes at Crescent Parts & Equipment through the COVID pandemic. With their data-first focus..."

Josh Cole

Director of Supply Chain, Crescent Parts & Equipment

"For several years we have worked with Supply Velocity to support us with their expertise on Lean Operations and Supply Chain Management. Supply Velocity has helped us implement Lean, improve our inventory systems, and ed..."

Lorenza Pasetti

CEO, Volpi Foods

"Supply Velocity is driving instrumental change in our inventory management processes. This is critical for us to be competitive in a supply chain environment with numerous disruptions. They are making change happen, whic..."

Jim Carroll

Executive Vice President Operations, Schaeffer Manufacturing

"In a time of volatile supply chain disruption, Supply Velocity is helping us develop Demand and Supply Planning processes to proactively tackle these new challenges. They are genuine partners, working with our team, faci..."

Jane Thrasher

Vice President of Supply Chain, Horizon Hobby

"Mitch Millstein and his team helped guide our shop fabrication division in the re-layout of our custom pipe and steel fabrication facility when we moved into a new building. It is not only the results but how he helped...."

Geoff Gross

President, Gross Mechanical

"In 2015 we began working with Dr. Mitch Millstein to optimize our inventory locations supporting e-commerce and in-store inventory needs. From this work we developed a new omni-channel warehousing and inventory plan that..."

Rob Bowers

Vice President of Strategy, Total Hockey

"Myerson engaged Supply Velocity, specifically Ray Davis to visit our plant in Trinidad to conduct a two day assessment of our production procedures and provide us feedback on areas for improvement and where applicable, a..."

Lee Hartwell CPA

Plant Manager, Myerson Tooth

"Supply Velocity has provided the technical expertise and political capital to move our project forward. They have just the right amount of push and the right amount of support. Supply Velocity has helped us make real cha..."

David Walters

President, Hy-C

"Our experience with Supply Velocity was one of the best values we have ever had from a consulting project. Cyril Narishkin brought a structured lean methodology, invaluable experience and engaging facilitation skills to..."

Mike Howard

CEO, Aspeq

"Supply Velocity has helped Clean succeed in a number of ways. First, they provided the education that kicked off our Lean Process Improvement journey. They also facilitated a number of large supply chain and process impr..."

Jeff Lazaroff

Senior Vice President, Clean Uniform

"We engaged with Supply Velocity to help us embed process improvement at all levels of the business. Our team learned from Mitch to let the data drive decisions, to use Lean tools to help us see our processes critically a..."

Dionne Dumitru

COO, Weekends Only

"Supply Velocity gave us the tools to analyze our business and processes based on the facts and numbers versus our perceptions. Our common quote was "Let the numbers lead us". The key for our organization was how quickly..."

Ned Lane

President, CeeKay Supply

"We used Supply Velocity to rethink our sales process. By analyzing the entire process we found wasted time in our Sales, Admin and Operations departments. Streamlining this process created extra time for each Sales Rep,..."

Jeff Reitz

Vice President, Central States Bus

"Supply Velocity created visibility within our Assurance Services Group... visibility of performance, Client-service, employee satisfaction and processing time. Using the Supply Velocity System, Audit Report Cycle time is..."

Fred Kostecki

Partner-In-Charge, Assurance Services, Rubin Brown

"Supply Velocity's Lean Six Sigma System has given us new tools to help improve our sales performance. We have learned new ways to analyze our business which makes problem solving more accurate and has made us better lead..."

Rachel Andreasson

Executive Vice President - Marketing, Wallis Companies

"The role of the Erie Insurance Marketing Department has been evolving over the past several years - from a support role to a more critical role of driving growth in our organization. Because of our increased workload and..."

Karen Rugare

Director of Marketing, Erie Insurance

"Isolating a problem, finding short, and long term solutions with measurable results is what was promised and results is what was delivered by Supply Velocity. Upon launch of the Lean Six Sigma Selling System, we knew mor..."

Mark A. Presker

General Manager, Architectural Millwork of St. Louis

"In the spring of 2003, the St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross engaged Supply Velocity, Inc. to perform a study and make recommendations to streamline office processes, maximize cash flow in purchasing and w..."

Joe White

CEO, American Red Cross - Saint Louis Chapter

"We are using Supply Velocity's Lean Six Sigma methods to analyze a variety of processes including rationalizing SKUs (stock-keeping-units). By using math to evaluate SKUs we took some of the emotion out of our decisions...."

Mark Kelso

Director of Process Improvement, Save-A-Lot

"Anheuser-Busch Precision Printing had been implementing Lean Operations on our own for the past two years. We needed to move faster and partnered with Supply Velocity, Inc. Through Supply Velocity, Inc.'s mathematical wo..."

Rich Lavosky

General Manager, Anheuser-Busch Precision Printing

"C&R was struggling with labor productivity. The construction crews were often missing materials that they needed to do their work. This caused significant idle time. Supply Velocity, Inc. and C&R used value stream mappin..."

Tom Kuthe

V.P. Construction Operations, C&R Mechanical

"Your process encourages this group to work together, better communicate and have fun doing it."

George Edinger

President, C&R Mechanical

"Closure Medical recently completed a major reorganization in order to enhance our ability to rapidly create innovative medical devices. We hired Supply Velocity to help us map out the process and service flows of the new..."

Gabe Szabo

Vice President, Product Development, Closure Medical - A Division of Johnson & Johnson

"We are pleased that Essex selected Supply Velocity, Inc. as our Lean Implementation Partner. At one facility, we have saved over $350,000 in work-in-process inventory, reduced throughput time from 2 weeks to minutes and..."

Terry Etter

Vice President of Operations, Essex Medical Systems

"In thirty years of hiring consultants, Supply Velocity, Inc. was the first to tell me what they were going to do, set a price they stuck to and substantially exceed my expectations. I have recommended them to friends and..."

Bill Gilbert

President, Fusion Coatings

"Many thanks to all three Supply Velocity presenters. I think you guys took a very difficult time for learning and capitalized on everyone's time and training needs. I truly hope this helps your business as this was a con..."

Mark Holdinghausen

VP of Operations, DEMA Engineering

"We used Supply Velocity on our Warehouse optimization project. One of the key characteristics of Supply Velocity is that they listened to our requirements and provided a clear path for our Warehouse processes using lean..."

Haris Tokalic

President, Grand Rock, Inc.