The pressures on  businesses have never been greater. Tight credit markets, globalized competition and the ever increasing need for improved technology and productivity present a particular challenge as owners and managers strive to  focus on their core business and expand their customer base.

IPM works with small and mid-sized businesses to develop lean, efficient processes which support the short and long term goals of the organization. Leveraging the Lean Six Sigma methodology which underlies the success of several multinational companies,  we work to develop and implement customized process improvement plans with or without technology enhancements. By eliminating "waste" (e.g. non-value added activities and inventories) and creating repeatable and reliable processes we build  solid foundations for sustained business growth. Business owners and management teams are freed to innovate and find ways to provide more value to their customers.

 Small Business Impact

• Represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms.

• Employ half of all private sector employees.

• Produce 13 to 14 times more patents per employee than large patenting firms.

     U.S. Bureau of the Census