Manufacturing Strategy Solutions
Take the Next Step Toward Strategic Growth
Align Your Business. Drive Growth. Optimize Performance.
A well-defined strategy is the foundation for sustainable success in an ever-evolving manufacturing landscape. WMEP’s Strategy services help manufacturers develop clear, actionable roadmaps to achieve long-term business objectives, enhance profitability, and stay ahead of competition.
- Values, Mission & Vision Creation
- Strategy Formulation & Execution
- Strategic Planning
- Profit Risk Assessment
- Market Analysis & Diversification
- Value Proposition & Market Research
- Market & Product Development
- and more
$1.1m
Average Revenue Growth and Retention Achieved by WMEP Strategy Clients
Our Services
Strategy Formulation
From Values, Mission & Vision to Strategic Plans
A comprehensive business strategy provides a roadmap for achieving long-term success. WMEP’s approach recognizes external and internal factors, aligns the company’s goals and value proposition, and outlines how resources will be allocated – all with the aim to move the company toward its vision.
- Key Focus Areas: SWOT Analysis, Competition, Market Trends, Business Performance, Action Plans.
- Benefits: Organizational alignment, clear priorities, strategies that deliver measurable results.
Strategy Execution & Deployment
Turn strategy into action with WMEP’s structured approach, including working alongside leadership to make strategy execution part of company culture and day-to-day operations.
- Key Focus Areas: Strategy Execution and Communication, SMART Goal Alignment, Roles and Responsibilities, Change Management.
- Benefits and Tools: Reward-recognition Systems, Actionable Roadmaps, Metric and KPI Scoreboards and Scorecards.
PRA®-Profit Risk Assessment
Ensure your leadership is aware of and focused on the key drivers of your company’s profitability. WMEP’s PRA®-Profit Risk Assessment defines the factors that drive profitability and valuation, enabling manufacturers to identify and proactively manage risks and optimize value.
- Guarantee: WMEP will refund the cost of the assessment if the manufacturer is not satisfied that the PRA® was beneficial to the organization.
- Benefits: Clarity on key business drivers, reaching consensus amongst leadership for areas of greatest risk and opportunity.
Market Analysis & Diversification
Generate data-driven insights to analyze market trends, assess competitive dynamics, and develop a structured roadmap for strategic business expansion into new markets.
- Key Focus Areas: Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Channel Analysis, Brand Positioning.
- Impact: Increased revenue streams and reduced business risk.
Case Studies Show Real Results
Palmer Hamilton: Overcoming Workforce Challenges and Doubling Growth Through Strategic Partnerships
COMPANY PROFILE: Palmer Hamilton, established in 1880, began its journey into education furniture in 1965. Since then, it has grown into a company that offers comprehensive services, creating innovative designs and furnishing solutions for various markets like K-12, higher education, commercial sectors, libraries, fab labs, and makerspaces. Based in Elkhorn, WI, with over 200 employees,…
Transformational Productivity creates a custom roadmap that supports both the unique Gorilla Mill identity and enables their goals for growth
COMPANY PROFILE: Carbide Grinding Corporation (CGC), also known as Gorilla Mill, is a third-generation, family-owned company based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. They manufacture an award-winning line of high-performance cutting tools, including the nationally recognized Gorilla Mill brand. SITUATION: CGC needed guidance at a critical time. They were in the process of expanding into complex new markets…
Dairyland Electrical Industries uses TPI to Enhance Multiple Productivity Initiatives
A period of rapid organic growth had leaders at Dairyland Electrical Industries, Inc (Dairyland) searching for ways for the company to operate more effectively. A manufacturer of solid-state safety grounding products, Dairyland’s boost in business has stemmed from filling an important niche in the marketplace and through dedicated company leadership, which has shown deep commitment…
Testimonials
When WMEP came on board, we were completely unorganized—we needed something to get us in line. And I thought I needed to be involved in everything. But the minute I started letting go and other people started to realize what they were good at and enjoyed doing, things started to turn around. After working with WMEP, we’re a completely different company. We’re not thinking small family business mentality anymore. We’re thinking national, we’re thinking growth, strategic. And everything throughout this entire company just runs smoother.
Kevin Cranker
,President & Co-ownerCarbide Grinding / Gorilla Mill