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From manufacturing roots grow Implementation Engineers

December 13th, 2017 by

In 1963, Implementation Engineers was called Ingersoll Engineers, and the company was established as a subsidiary to the Ingersoll Machine Milling Company to support the installation of Ingersoll’s large machines for its clients. That’s the beginning of Implementation Engineers. We’ve grown from those manufacturing roots and evolved as clients’ needs changed. In the ’80s, Ingersoll … Continue reading “From manufacturing roots grow Implementation Engineers”

Why is Implementation so important?

December 6th, 2017 by

Have you ever had an initiative fail to achieve its intended results? If that has happened to you, then you’ve experienced poor implementation. There may be a litany of reasons why initiatives fail, and they all fall in the category of poor implementation. Good ideas, good intentions, and good mobilization to make things happen, and … Continue reading “Why is Implementation so important?”

Add some improvements to the 2018 budget

November 29th, 2017 by

It’s that time of the year again. Business leaders are finalizing budgets for the next year. It’s also a good time to think about what projects and improvements to make in 2018. Here are a couple ideas to mull over when budgeting for large improvements. Decide what needs to be improved Look around. Do you … Continue reading “Add some improvements to the 2018 budget”

Improvement Operating System is Critical to Success

November 15th, 2017 by

One vital component of the Implementation Engineers enCompass® methodology is the Improvement Operating System (IOS). This gear ensures results are effectively attained and sustained. The IOS is a structured, disciplined implementation framework and process that overcomes the types of implementation barriers often present in many organizational initiatives. The Improvement Operating System does the following: Educates … Continue reading “Improvement Operating System is Critical to Success”

Sustainable projects keep benefits rolling in

November 8th, 2017 by

Sustainable results are important to every initiative. Implementation Engineers discovered years ago that implementation is the key to sustainable results. Implementation is what puts clients’ goals in action and keeps them in action long after our teams have moved on. IE’s success depends on our clients’ ability to sustain the results of our work together. … Continue reading “Sustainable projects keep benefits rolling in”

Discovering gaps in Organizational Development

November 1st, 2017 by

Getting an entire operation to accept change and adopt new processes after operational improvements can be a daunting task. Our client partnered with Implementation Engineers to increase throughput at two of its flagship mine operations, and to design and implement an Employee Engagement Program. The Employee Engagement Program required a change in behavior and attitude … Continue reading “Discovering gaps in Organizational Development”

5 ways IE improves companies, processes, people

October 25th, 2017 by

5 ways IE improves companies, processes, people Every company needs a little tweak in its operations now and then. Whether it’s an update in the processes, a rejuvenation of skills, or becoming flexible to respond to changing demands in the market. Many times, business leaders need to squeeze out more profits with little money to … Continue reading “5 ways IE improves companies, processes, people”

Implementation Execution & Sustainability Phase? What’s that?

October 18th, 2017 by

After the Programme Design Phase or PDP, the fun stuff begins. In the Implementation Execution & Sustainability Phase or Phase 2, activity ramps up, and results begin to happen quickly and become sustainable. Implementation Engineers incorporates all of the data and observations collected during the PDP and creates the road map for the entire initiative. … Continue reading “Implementation Execution & Sustainability Phase? What’s that?”

What happens during the Programme Design Phase?

October 11th, 2017 by

When Implementation Engineers team members arrive for an initial visit, we learn more about your company, find out leadership’s goals, and what issues are hindering progress or preventing profits. We observe operations, practices, methods, and let the data do the talking. We observe and, more importantly, we listen. In the end, we see what’s ticking … Continue reading “What happens during the Programme Design Phase?”

Is your business lean & mean or functionally flabby? Meet our Business Optimization Firm

October 4th, 2017 by

Right now, many companies are evaluating spending for 2018. Leadership is trying to do more with less. How are your processes? Profits? Employees? Will you be struggling to meet goals or will your team surpass those goals with flying colors? Why not invite Implementation Engineers to explore and evaluate where improvements can be made? It’s … Continue reading “Is your business lean & mean or functionally flabby? Meet our Business Optimization Firm”