Production Transition Without the Disruption
We help manufacturers relocate, consolidate, or scale production without losing output, margin, or momentum.
Where Transitions Break Down
Even experienced teams face serious challenges when relocating or expanding production. Without aligned systems and clear processes, transitions can create more disruption than improvement.
Tribal knowledge
Key steps are undocumented, making it difficult to train, transfer, or standardize processes.
Disrupted throughput
Relocation or capacity increases often stall production and lead to missed ship dates.
ERP Misalignment
Disconnected or inaccurate information makes it hard to plan effectively — leading to excess inventory, missed orders, and costly delays.
What Success Looks Like
A well-planned transition doesn’t just minimize risk, it creates momentum. These are the outcomes clients achieve when systems, teams, and execution align.
Fewer mistakes, less rework, and faster onboarding
With clear documentation and training systems, work becomes more repeatable, improving quality, speed, and new hire ramp-up time.
Higher throughput without increasing headcount
When processes are streamlined and bottlenecks removed, your team can produce more, without needing more people or overtime.
ERP Aligned With Real-World Operations
Planning improves when your ERP reflects the real world. We help fix data issues that distort lead times, inventory signals, and scheduling.
Our Process:
Clarity, Alignment, Action
Every transition is different, but the path to success is consistent: assess clearly, align your team, and take focused action. Our process helps you get there with confidence.
Rapid Production System Assessment
We evaluate your current state (layout, systems, culture, and data) to identify gaps, risks, and high-impact opportunities.
Typically 2–4 weeks (most cases).
Transition Roadmap
We develop a clear, prioritized roadmap to guide your transition and offer hands-on support for execution. From ERP adjustments to plant layout changes to navigating cultural challenges, we help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Implementation Support
We help execute key steps, from layout changes and ERP fixes to vendor coordination and training systems, at the level of support you need.
What Makes Us Different
I started Doug Fir Operations after years spent in multiple production roles, working shoulder to shoulder with production teams. I’ve seen how chaotic transitions can get when there’s no clear plan and how much smoother things run when the right people, systems, and data are aligned.
Our approach is grounded in lean thinking, real world production experience, and a deep respect for the people doing the work. We don’t just hand over recommendations we help you implement the right ones, with your team fully on board.
What makes us different? We see the workers as the process experts and leverage their knowledge and insight to develop solutions, earn trust on the shop floor, and ensure the information driving your decisions actually reflects reality.
See If We’re a Good Fit
Let’s take 30 minutes to talk through your current challenge. We’ll ask a few questions, offer perspective, and help you make sense of the next step.
