In just weeks, Gradion’s manufacturing sprint uncovers production inefficiencies and delivers a prioritized roadmap to cut costs and accelerate output.
CUT WASTE.
BOOST THROUGHPUT.
Proven results across F&B, automotive, and high-mix industrial operations
When Speed Costs You Efficiency, It’s Time to Rethink.
Manual errors, idle machines, and scheduling gaps create invisible losses. Our sprint exposes hidden waste across production, labor, and materials so you scale with precision.
What’s Included in the Manufacturing Sprint?
| Deliverable | Description |
| Efficiency Assessment Report | Diagnostic of shop-floor data: utilization, throughput, scrap, downtime. |
| Cost Reduction Opportunities List | Specific improvement actions prioritized by savings and ease of execution. |
| Implementation Roadmap | 30, 60, 90 day plan to fix quick wins and tackle major issues. |
| Executive Debrief Presentation | Board-level summary of findings, ROI, and what to do next. |
Trusted Sprint Partner for Smart Manufacturers
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20+ years optimizing production environments
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Field-proven in automotive, logistics, consumer goods, electronics
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Sprint format: rapid, cross-functional, low-disruption
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Asia-based team + global engineering standards
Ideal for Factories Facing:
Margins under pressure from inefficiency
Frequent unplanned downtime or maintenance
Slow time-to-resolution for
line issues
No clear baseline to
improve from
FAQs
What’s included in this sprint?
Data-backed analysis of your production processes, downtime, labor usage, material efficiency, and improvement roadmap.
How long does the sprint take?
Usually 2–4 weeks depending on site size and data access.
Will it disrupt operations?
No. We observe and collect data non-invasively alongside your team.
Do we need a smart factory setup?
No. Gradion adapts to both digital and paper-based environments.
Can Gradion help implement the roadmap?
Yes. We can deploy Lean trainers, process engineers, and digital automation experts.
SPRINT PLAN TEARDOWN
What Actually Happens in a 4-Week Efficiency Sprint
A week - by - week breakdown of how leading factories uncover hidden costs, unlock fast ROI, and align teams - without disruption or big budgets.
If you're exploring ways to reduce waste, unlock productivity, or just survive another year of rising input costs - you’ve probably heard of “efficiency sprints.”
But what actually happens inside one?
This guide takes you behind the scenes of our most requested consulting format - the 4-week Efficiency & Cost Reduction Sprint - so you can see how it works, how it fits into your factory’s reality, and what it looks like when teams go from firefighting to focused improvement in just 30 days.
Whether you're leading a single site or managing a regional portfolio, this teardown gives you the transparency to know if this model could work for you.
In this guide, you'll learn:
Download the whitepaper today and see if your team is ready to move faster, with less.