CVR Energy – Lean Six Sigma Training and Budget Optimization

Overview

CVR Energy aimed to achieve cost savings and build a continuous improvement culture within their finance team. They partnered with Kaeppel Consulting to provide Lean Six Sigma training and leadership development.

The Challenge

CVR Energy faced several challenges:

  • Cost Savings: Achieving a 10% savings in the annual budget cycle.
  • Training Needs: Providing Lean Six Sigma training for the finance team.
  • Leadership Development: Building a continuous improvement culture through leadership training.

Our Solution

Kaeppel Consulting provided a comprehensive solution that included:

  1. Lean Six Sigma Training: Delivered training for the finance team, including Lean/Kaizen events.
  2. Leadership Training: Developed leadership skills to build a continuous improvement culture.
  3. Hydrocarbon Inventory Control: Improved tools and equipment controls for better financial management.

Results

Kaeppel Consulting’s efforts resulted in a 10% savings in the annual budget cycle for CVR Energy. The Lean Six Sigma training and leadership development fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leading to sustained financial and operational benefits.

Conclusion

Kaeppel Consulting’s expertise in Lean Six Sigma and leadership training enabled CVR Energy to achieve significant cost savings and build a robust continuous improvement culture.

Bexar County Sheriff’s Department – Comprehensive Review, Triage, & Roadmap

Overview

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Department, under the leadership of newly elected Sheriff Susan Pamerleau, sought to recover its reputation and build a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. They partnered with Kaeppel Consulting for a comprehensive review and roadmap development.

The Challenge

    • Reputation Recovery: Establishing a roadmap for improvement.
    • Employee Engagement: Building a culture of trust and improving retention.
    • Continuous Improvement: Developing a continuous improvement culture and mindset.

      The Bexar County Sheriff’s Department faced several challenges:

Our Solution

Kaeppel Consulting provided a comprehensive solution that included:

  1. Vision and Strategic Objectives: Developed a new Vision, Mission, Core Values, and strategic objectives for a 3–5 year horizon.
  2. Roadmap Development: Created a roadmap of projects and facilitated leadership through ownership and prioritization.
  3. Process Triage: Assessed the as-is state of office locations, scheduling, tools, and managing the jail.
  4. KPI Development: Established KPIs and performance scorecards for each division.

Results

Kaeppel Consulting’s efforts resulted in a new vision and strategic objectives for the department, a comprehensive roadmap of projects, and long-lasting improvements in processes and employee engagement. The department continues to use the outcomes of the triage process for ongoing improvement.

Conclusion

Kaeppel Consulting’s comprehensive review and roadmap development enabled the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department to recover its reputation and build a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Bank of the West – Operational Excellence in BSA/AML Operations

Overview

Tesoro, a prominent player in the energy sector, sought to create an Operational Center of Excellence and train leadership in Lean Six Sigma to drive significant cost savings and build a continuous improvement culture. They partnered with Kaeppel Consulting to achieve these goals.

The Challenge

  1. Tesoro faced several challenges:

    • Cost Savings: Achieving a 15% savings in annual budgets.
    • Cultural Transformation: Developing a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
    • Leadership Training: Ensuring leaders were equipped with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Our Solution

Kaeppel Consulting provided a comprehensive solution that included:

  1. Operational Center of Excellence: Established a center focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  2. Maturity Model Development: Created a maturity model across six key areas: Leadership Engagement, Organization, Methodology/Tools, Training & Development, Communication, Rewards and Recognition.
  3. Maturity Assessment Tool: Utilized to measure baseline and ongoing progress.
  4. Change Management Methodology: Developed for the CFO organization.
  5. Leadership Training: Delivered engagement training focused on behavioral changes required for a successful CI culture.
  6. Hands-On Training: Emphasized practical application of methodology and tools with mentoring/coaching.
  7. Governance Structure: Launched a governance structure and steering committee for the CFO group’s Continuous Improvement deployment.

Results

Kaeppel Consulting’s efforts resulted in a 15% savings in annual budgets for Tesoro. The establishment of the Operational Center of Excellence and the implementation of a maturity model fostered a culture of continuous improvement, while leadership training and hands-on application ensured sustainable success.

Conclusion

Kaeppel Consulting’s tailored approach enabled Tesoro to achieve significant cost savings and build a robust continuous improvement culture. Our expertise in Lean Six Sigma and change management transformed their operations.

Erie Insurance–Lean Six Sigma Training

Overview

In an esteemed partnership with Erie Insurance, our consultancy was engaged to impart Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Training, aimed at cultivating a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. With our seasoned expertise, we undertook comprehensive training sessions, spanning from Yellow Belt to Black Belt, and including Champion training.

Areas of Strategic Focus

  • Yellow Belt Training: Serving as the foundational tier, our aim was to instill the core principles of Lean Six Sigma, ensuring that participants understood the basic methodologies and tools essential for continuous improvement.

  • Green Belt Training: Building on the foundational principles, the Green Belt training delved deeper, honing participants’ abilities in process improvement and equipping them with more advanced LSS tools.

  • Black Belt Training: As the pinnacle of LSS training, the Black Belt sessions were designed to transform participants into experts, capable of leading complex improvement projects and mentoring others in LSS methodologies.

  • Champion Training: Beyond the traditional belts, our Champion training was tailored for organizational leaders, ensuring they were equipped to sponsor and support continuous improvement initiatives, driving sustainable change at an organizational level.

Challenge

For an organization as expansive as Erie Insurance, instilling a culture of continuous improvement demands more than just theoretical knowledge. The challenge was to ensure that the principles of Lean Six Sigma were not just learned, but internalized and applied effectively in real-world scenarios.

Strategic Approach

Our training framework was rooted in the core principles of Lean Six Sigma. Through structured classroom sessions, participants were immersed in various LSS tools, ranging from DMAIC methodologies to Kaizen principles. Our approach emphasized both theory and practical application, ensuring that participants could effectively translate their learnings into tangible operational improvements.

Impact & Outcome

Our engagement with Erie Insurance has borne significant fruit. Testament to the effectiveness and value of our training sessions, Erie Insurance has repeatedly engaged our services for consecutive training classes over the past two years. Furthermore, we are honored to have secured a contract for the entirety of 2020, underlining Erie Insurance’s trust in our expertise and the tangible benefits they’ve derived from the training.