Business
Process
Optimization
business process optimization (BPO) consulting
People. Process. Technology.
Will Duncan & Associates (WDA) creates more value for our customers by maximizing the effectiveness of their people, processes and technology by a seasoned team of BPO Consultants. Our depth of industry knowledge lends manufacturers, retailers and brands in the apparel, footwear, furniture and other sewn product industries a unique blend of experience and perspective to their businesses. We have worked with hundreds of international companies over the past 30+ years and have gained a reputation of service excellence and trusted advisors.
lean manufacturing
Eliminate Waste. Increase Efficiency. Control Costs.
A cornerstone of WDA is the application of ‘Lean’ principles and implementation of ‘Lean’ practices to help companies improve their business processes and manufacturing systems, from product development through distribution. Our experts identify opportunities to eliminate process waste and increase efficiency through a holistic view of the manufacturing and product development processes.
Assessments & Review
Assess current state and create a roadmap to future state that can be executed internally or in collaboration with our BPO consultants
Training & Optimization
Business Process Optimization – in depth assessment step by step processes from concept to production with lean manufacturing objectives for improvements
Workforce Development
Workforce Training & Development – instill best practices and standards and empower workforce for high productivity and quality development
The Smart Factory Initiative
BREAKING ALL THE RULES TO MAKE MANUFACTURING WORK
Revitalize the US Supply Chain. Produce Manufacturing Jobs. Gain Profits.
The Smart Factory is capable of producing a range of sewn products, including PPE face masks and gowns while demonstrations the latest state of the art manufacturing practices and technologies for PPE production. Established as a not-for-profit organization, the Smart Factory will consist of two centers working collaboratively for Smart Production and Industry Training.
who we work with
Our Brands & Retailers
“Will Duncan and his team of Associates at WDA are extremely knowledgeable across all sectors of the apparel supply chain. The operations assessment they performed for us was comprehensive and very detailed yet easy to understand. Their findings and recommendations for change, when implemented by our own teams drove immediate cost and service improvements. Their application of Lean practices is unparalleled within our industry and I recommend them highly.”
– Aaron Ledet Vice President Americas Sourcing, VFC
expected benefits & results
Lean Principles and Processes Deliver Benefits
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Increased Efficiency
“With Will and his teams support we have increased productivity per person by 50% and reduced the time to produce a garment from five days to less than one day. We have also eliminated 100% final inspection while sustaining 0% defects found during the final audit process. The impact on the sewing team members has also been dramatic as we have experienced 0% turnover in the affected areas and most impressive of all, the team members are taking on much of the daily decision making traditionally conducted by a supervisor.”
– David Maauad Owner, Camisas Finas de Hidalgo
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