“Before working with Andy Collier, there weren’t clear operating philosophies or an integrated system available to support them, critical manufacturing processes concepts weren’t well understood, and the organization was loosely defined. Andy led the design of the system, actively helped with the cultural change, educated many key individuals on manufacturing and system concepts and led the effort of testing and implementing our new system. Especially noteworthy is how savvy Andy was in accomplishing this while not being a direct employee or theoretically having any authority. Andy is the best business and IT consultant I’ve ever met.”

Jeff Allen
VP, Turbine/Generator Workshop Operations
VP, Other OEM Plant Services
Alstom Power – Power Services Division (A Global 100 Company)
Multiple projects between 2005 and 2008
 

  “I have worked for Alstom for over twenty years and have seen many quality initiatives during my time there. In almost all cases outside consultants were used to develop and/or facilitate these changes. Although management support is critical to the success of such initiatives, the consultant plays an important role. In the past, all attempts to drive organizational change failed or fell short of the goal. Two years ago (2005) Alstom hired Andy Collier to perform a complete business redesign and integrate our systems. This was a huge undertaking that would require tremendous commitment to achieve. I am please to say that with Andy’s dedication and knowledge of business systems, Alstom has a completely new business model, redefined associates roles and integrated systems. I am proud to have been part of such a rewarding experience and would fully recommend Andy to any company with the need for positive change.”

Rusty Brannan
Quality Manager
Alstom Power – Power Services Division (A Global 100 Company)
Multiple projects between 2005 and 2008  


 "We were pleasantly surprised with the complete business approach Andy Collier brought into the project. He quickly outlined all of the tasks and functions needed to support a good process and helped us re-arrange the assignment of the tasks to existing people. The process changes would not have been successful without this first step.  Andy  demonstrates care of the success of our company rather than (the attitude of) just get the project completed and get out. With the same person returning, knowledge of our company is retained.”

Ken Shandelson
Chief Information Officer
Volvo Penta of the Americas
(A Global 100 Company)
Multiple projects between 1996 and 2005


“Andy Collier provided a solid foundation for the implementation of our Manufacturing processes in JD Edwards.  Internal project issues put the effort at risk.  Andy worked on the project before, during and after the transition of project management, and was a key element in keeping the project team together. Most impressive was Andy’s ability to understand the culture and objectives of our project.  As with any organization, those objectives did not always align with commonly accepted best practices.  There were numerous political and operational roadblocks presented.  Andy was very astute at insuring the team confronted the facts of the decision, but would eagerly adjust work efforts to stay aligned with the team. Probably the best endorsement of his work lies in the fact that the Manufacturing team has insisted on budgeting for Andy’s return on an annual basis going forward.  This is in an effort to continually improve manufacturing processes, and insure that the system setup is aligned with those processes.”

Doug Dostal
IT Director
Briggs Corporation
Three projects between 2001 and 2003