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Transformance Advisors

Best Lean Program

Lean is the #1 improvement program in the world.
 
Many organizations try Lean, but only a few truly understand Lean.
 
Transformance Advisors gets it.

“The Problem Solving program, from Transformance Advisors, helped me better understand the role of a coach, and what I can do to help a problem solver progress from defining the problem through implementation and sustainability.”

Don Knowles, General Manager
Lexmark International

“Quinlan Executive Education has appreciated the opportunity to partner with the Transformance Advisors team in the design and delivery of a extremely successful supply chain management program for one of our key corporate clients.”

Catherine Jones, Director of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago

“With the help from Transformance Advisors, we far exceeded our goal of 500% ROI. We realized significant cost savings and implemented the changes in a very short 3 months.”

Lorenzo Gonzalez, HMM Manager
Fresca Foods

“The Lean Transformation program, from Transformance Advisors, will change the way you work and the way you think. It will help you transform your company.”

Trevor Zylstra, Chief Operating Officer
SparkFun Electronics

“The Lean Transformation program, from Transformance Advisors, provided an entirely new perspective on my career. I discovered ways to improve myself, those I work with, and the processes at my company.”

Annaliesa Garner, Project Manager
Cabela’s

“The Lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, provided me the knowledge to drive worldwide projects for my company. I strongly recommend this program to those who are willing to change and be winners.”

Francesco Velluto, Vice President
Vestas Nacelles Factory, Taranto Italy

“We are just beginning our Lean journey and the program, from Transformance Advisors, is exactly what our company needed to launch this strategic initiative.”

Curtis Baker, Operations Manager
Mount Sopris Instruments

“The Lean Transformation program, from Transformance Advisors, provides an incredible ROI. I was amazed at how quickly the new skills impacted efficiency and bottom line results.”

Marshall Bowen, Process Improvement Manager
Cabela's

“The team from Transformance Advisors brings great insight, perspectives, and thought leadership to our advisory board for the Supply Chain and Sustainability Center.”

John A. Caltagirone, Founding Director, Loyola Business Leadership Hub
Loyola University Chicago - Supply Chain and Sustainability Center

About Us

Our team at Transformance Advisors is dedicated to crafting sustainable organizations by providing comprehensive solutions which empower organizations and individuals to achieve success. Based in Boulder, Colorado, we specialize in Lean Transformation, the #1 organizational improvement program.

We lead the industry by leveraging online and hybrid approaches to provide education and coaching to organizations and individuals. We support organizations seeking to empower their employees to improve processes and deliver continuous improvement, as well as individuals seeking professional credentials to document their knowledge and propel their careers.

Comprehensive Lean Program

Our Lean Transformation Program is built for today's challenges and includes 3 critical components: Lean Projects, Continuous Improvement, and Program Management.

Lean Projects
Our research and experience has revealed the key to success is executing well-defined Lean projects. These projects must engage employees to eliminate waste and deliver significant improvements.
Continuous Improvement
Lean projects will provide you better and stable processes. This is the time to leverage continuous improvement to keep getting better and respond to the constant change swirling around you.
Program Management
Maintaining a portfolio of improvement projects, communicating the exciting accomplishments, dealing with change management, and providing educational events for everyone are just some of the requirements for a successful Lean Transformation. You need a champion focused on your Lean Transformation program.
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Our Lean Program
Our comprehensive Lean Transformation program provides your team with all the tools and knowledge required to craft a sustainable organization.
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“The team at Transformance Advisors has put together a great Lean Transformation program.”

Chris Stone, Project Manager
Rocky Mountain Trade Adjustment Assistance Center

“Transformance Advisors has one of the best Lean Transformation programs on the market today. It’s a must do for any company serious about their improvement transformation.”

Jeff Roach, Operations Manager
Wagner Industrial Solutions

“The Lean Transformation program, from Transformance Advisors, will make a huge impact for the better on the quality of your work. It will help you transform your company.”

Trevor Zylstra, Chief Operating Officer
SparkFun Electronics

“Transformance Advisors has an excellent Lean Transformation program. They provide an excellent roadmap to implement Lean and avoid the traps so common when making change in any organization.”

Kevin Oliver, Vice President and General Manager
Springs Fabrication - Advanced Technology Group

“As a result of the improvement methodologies taught to us by Mike Loughrin, our team has developed skills allowing them to become more proactive with suppliers, customers, internal employees, and management. This has produced a dramatic improvement in operational efficiency and cost control.”

George R. Hulbert, CFO
Talley

“Anyone who is working on a Lean Transformation for their organization should leverage the program from Transformance Advisors.”

Bruce Gibson, Operations Supervisor
Woodward

“In order to start developing an effective problem solving capability, Transformance Advisors trained our leadership team on how to coach problem solvers. We can now cascade this critical aspect of problem solving throughout our organization.”

Jodi Lynn Walsh, Development Strategy and Lean Deployment
Lexmark International

“Going through the coaching program, from Transformance Advisors, has helped me understand why my past coaching efforts were not as effective as I would have liked. I will adopt the approach I learned in the sessions, and I am sure my next coaching efforts will be more successful.”

Don Knowles, General Manager
Lexmark International

“The Supply Chain and Sustainability Center of Loyola University Chicago is pleased to partner with Mike Loughrin and the team from Transformance Advisors. Their expertise in Lean Transformations brings great insight, perspectives, and thought leadership to our advisory board.”

John A. Caltagirone, Founding Director, Loyola Business Leadership Hub
Loyola University Chicago - Supply Chain and Sustainability Center

Industry-Recognized Certifications

Our hybrid and 100% online training programs provide a flexible and engaging way to learn and apply Lean and Six Sigma tools and concepts via an easy-to-navigate learning management system. Students gain practical knowledge through videos, articles, podcasts, quizzes, and assignments. Expert instructors are available to answer questions and help apply the material to real-world challenges.

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Certified Lean Apprentice
This course provides a great introduction to the principles, concepts, and terms which everyone “must understand” in any organization seeking to make a Lean Transformation.
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Certified Lean Practitioner
This course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to learn and gain hands-on experience with the most powerful tools used for a Lean Transformation.
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Certified Lean Expert
This course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to learn and gain hands-on experience solving complex problems.
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Certified Lean Master
This course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to navigate the cultural challenges with leading a Lean Transformation.
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Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt
This course provides a great introduction to the principles, concepts, and terms which everyone “must understand” in any organization using the Six Sigma improvement methodology.
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Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
This course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to learn and gain hands-on experience with the methodology and tools used for Six Sigma projects.
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Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
This course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to learn and gain hands-on experience with the methodology and advanced tools used for Six Sigma projects.
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Certification Renewal
Earn points through learning, projects, and giving back to renew your certification every three years. Keep your skills sharp and your credentials active.
Renew Your Certification

“After a couple of months, the return on our training investment, with Transformance Advisors, has been realized multiple times over.”

Marshall Bowen, Process Improvement Manager
Cabela's

“The Transformance Advisors team designed and delivered a customized supply chain management program for one of our corporate clients. Their deep industry expertise led to learning experiences which were relevant, practical, and actionable.”

Catherine Jones, Director of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago

“The team from Transformance Advisors could not have been more flexible and adaptable in helping us deliver a customized supply chain management program for one of our corporate clients.”

Kristi Hodges, Associate Director of Executive Education
Loyola University Chicago

“I’ve been doing Lean work in one form or another for almost 10 years. During the Lean certification program, I discovered refined approaches and new viewpoints around every corner. I highly recommend this program.”

Shane Coffey, Manufacturing Engineer
MKS Instruments

“The Supply Chain Management program, from Loyola University Chicago, in collaboration with Transformance Advisors, opened our eyes to relevant industry best practices. We shared this knowledge with our S&OP stakeholders and made exciting improvements to our process.”

Jessie Luchsinger, Director of Sales and Operations Planning
Constellation Brands

“The Lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, provides a comprehensive set of tools and techniques which will help you improve the performance of any organization.”

Bruce Gibson, Operations Supervisor
Woodward

“The Lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, has an excellent balance of theory and practice. The instructors go the extra mile to help students achieve their projects and goals.”

Andre Geertsema, Software Engineer
Lexmark International

“The Lean training program, from Transformance Advisors, far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the course to anyone who is serious about eliminating waste and driving organizational change.”

Brent Sagehorn, Issue Resolution Manager
Cabela’s CLUB

“The Lean Transformation course ties practical education and hands-on experience together so it becomes impossible not to leave feeling armed to drive meaningful change into whatever organization you are in.”

Mike King, CEO
Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
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