The VIRATA Group, LLC
Operational Assessment and Lean Engineering.
About the firm
The VIRATA Group is an Industrial Engineering consulting firm that delivers operational excellence through Lean Engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement. It partners with manufacturers, distributors, and multi-site operations to convert inefficiencies into measurable profit, targeting seven-figure improvements in throughput, capacity, labor productivity, and supply chain performance. Clients range from under $10M to over $500M in revenue across food processing, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and other sectors.
- Firm type
- Industrial Engineering
People
Patrick WacksCEO
Capabilities
Operational Assessment
Service websiteOnsite deep-dive to identify inefficiencies inhibiting profitability; average assessment yields seven figures of additional profit opportunity.
Lean Engineering
Service websiteValue stream mapping, 5S implementation, changeover and setup reduction, and continuous improvement programs targeting 50% reductions in changeover time.
- Changeover Reduction
Time studies and implementation targeting 50% reduction in changeover time.
- Setup Reduction
Improved setup programs targeting 50% improvement in line or product setup time.
- 5S Implementation
Standardization of work areas and lines to sustain operational order.
Throughput Optimization
Service websiteIndustrial Engineering time studies and bottleneck reduction targeting an average 27% throughput increase; includes labor and line standards development.
Plant Layout Optimization
Service websiteCurrent and future state layout analysis considering product flow, equipment utilization, and growth needs.
Supply Chain & Inventory
Service websiteTailored supply chain strategy targeting six-to-seven figure annual profit increases; includes cycle counting programs for 99%+ inventory accuracy.
- Supply Chain Profit Roadmap
Executable supply chain strategy developed from a business-specific pain-point survey.
- Cycle Counting Program
Inventory accuracy program targeting 99%+ inventory accuracy.
Warehouse Optimization
Service websiteEvaluation and improvement of receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, storage, and labor productivity; includes warehouse layout and racking sourcing.
Scheduling Optimization
Service websiteOptimized production scheduling considering plant performance, demand, planning, inventory, and availability to maximize run-time.
Maintenance Programs
Service websitePreventive maintenance programs and work order systems to improve plant uptime.
KPI / Metrics Programs
Service websiteCustom KPI dashboard development aligned to organizational priorities.
Equipment Sourcing
Service websiteVendor-neutral equipment sourcing and vetting for automation, hardware, and production needs.
Fractional Engineer Resource
Service websiteInterim fractional engineering support tailored to individual client operational needs.
Audit Preparation
Service websiteSupport for operational audit preparation including steps, timelines, and stakeholder actions.
Training & Certification
Service websiteLean Engineering Black Belt certification program offered in self-paced, guided, and executive-track tiers; recognized within the MEP network.
Industries
Food & Beverage · Healthcare · Manufacturing · Aerospace · Defense · Retail · Freight & Logistics
Projects
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