PROTIAGO IN A FEW WORDS
Experiences | Expertise | Engagement
40 years of experience across al industrial functions , from development to production , includint methods , industrialization , maintenance , quality , purchasing and logistics.
Connaissance approfondie de l’industrie
360-degree view of industrial contexts:
technical and human dimenions.
Operational Practice of Lean Manufacturing
Field experience that enables a realistic approach to lean and 6 sigma
Operational practice of 4.0
Quickly highlight the potential of the digital approach for a rapid and measurable ROI.
Fulfillment through transmission
Having recent retiree, I still want to contribute to the industry and, above all, pass on my experience.
My professional background
UTC engineer, five years with the Thomson Group in quality and production roles, followed by 32 years with the SEB Group in various industrial roles (production manager, plant manager, industrial manager for various business units), as well as four years living abroad in Hong Kong, in charge of sourcing in Asia.
I am now an independent consultant and member of the Ecti association.
Laurent Ruhlmann
Performance audit
Identify areas and tasks that do not add value by reviewing your main processes with a view to VSM.
Tailor-made audit method
Depending on your objectives, comprehensive or targeted audit with a non-invasive approach in terms of time and resources.
Dimensional organization
After initial contact, a quick visit to your site and a proposal for a suitable methodology.
Topics covered
Performance measurement, indicators, irritants, rituals in your management style, commitment and involvement of your teams, customer and supplier relations, maintenance, innovation processes ………………………
Progress plan
Get you moving by establishing an ambitious and achievable action plan
The format
I offer substance and style
1) The foundation to be built with your team and based on the elements of the industrial diagnosis
2) The format, offering breakdowns and follow-ups by sector, theme, department, and individual
Methodology
Based on your objectives and the audit findings, I will propose areas for improvement. Upon request, I can monitor progress and correct any discrepancies.
Example of a progress plan
Organizing the progress plan according to the SQDCIE axes (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Involvement, Environment) allows all industrial issues to be taken into account.
Involvement and commitment
The entire team will be involved in order to achieve lasting results.
Industrie du futur 4.0
As a preliminary step, it is necessary to establish a diagnosis of digital maturity.
Covering the areas of digital continuity, data, automation levels, and augmented and virtual reality approaches.
We can establish a pragmatic action plan to help you progress
We will also cover possible assistance through France Num and the Industry of the Future Alliance.
Boost your performance
Don’t get left behind—seize the opportunities of Industry 4.0.
Take advantage of the digital recovery plan by getting your digital investments financed.
Conference 4.0
Conference on Industry of the Future offered on a voluntary basis as part of ECTI.
Get up to speed on the subject in 1.5 hours
L’idée est de parcourir ensemble les différents domaines de l’industrie du futur .
From the digital continuity of the information system to the impact on the organization and the skills of each individual, we will cover together the main aspects of what we will soon be able to call today’s factory.
As an extension of lean manufacturing, we will look at the fundamentals required to take advantage of the additional productivity opportunities offered by Industry 4.0.
Big Data, Automation, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Human-Computer Interface, Energy…and other areas to explore simply.


