Forthuber Systems, LLC
Transform Operations Into Competitive Advantage
About Forthuber Systems
Forthuber Systems partners with manufacturing and supply chain firms to improve EBIT through a systems-thinking approach to operations strategy. Led by MIT-trained operations leader Russ Forthuber, we bring deep expertise in supply chain, manufacturing, and operations optimization. We believe that well-designed operations should run smoothly and predictably, minimize firefighting, and focus on continuous improvement.
Our comprehensive approach spans the full lifecycle of operational improvement, from diagnostics to sustained performance management. We work closely with our clients to identify high-leverage opportunities and co-create processes, data systems, KPIs, dashboards, incentives, and feedback loops that drive measurable, lasting performance improvements.
Our Services
Operations Diagnostics
Identify the problem boundaries, walk the shop floor, interview leadership and operators, map the value chain and processes, and baseline the data and metrics that impact EBIT.
Analytics, Modeling & Optimization
Perform analytics, system modeling, and build dashboards to identify high-impact opportunities, improve decision-making, and optimize supply chain and operational performance.
Performance Management
Implement solutions using a systems-thinking approach that ensures KPI’s, feedback loops, decision rights, capabilities, and handoffs create a virtuous cycle of improvement.