BUSINESS CONSULTANT · INDIANA & THE MIDWEST

Helping people build businesses that achieve growth and
profitability

Decades of diverse business experience and Lean implementation knowledge provide practical business consulting and advisory guidance for business owners, CEOs, and leadership teams in Indianapolis, across Indiana, and throughout the Midwest—helping them navigate growth, operational challenges, and important business decisions.

Business Consulting | Management Consulting | Manufacturing Consulting

Expect results quickly!

Revenue growth and business performance improvement

INCREASE
REVENUE
Build a sales growth process that drives sustainable results.

Cost reduction and profitability improvement

REDUCE
COSTS
Eliminate waste and improve efficiency to increase profit.

Operational excellence consulting

ENGAGE
PEOPLE
Train your team to build a culture of problem solving.

Business strategy and growth consulting

DELIGHT
CUSTOMERS
Exceed customer expectations to drive loyalty and growth.

OUR PROCESS

DEFINE & DISCOVER

We clearly define your business goals, challenges, and value proposition to identify opportunities for business growth, increased revenue, and improved profitability.

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Business process improvement and workflow optimization
Business process improvement and workflow optimization

IMPROVE & SOLVE

We identify and solve problems, eliminate waste, reduce expenses, and improve business processes for positive performance and customer outcomes.

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SUSTAIN & GROW

We establish key performance metrics, provide employee training, and build a problem-solving culture that supports sustainable business growth, operational improvement, and increased profitability
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Business process improvement and workflow optimization
Business process improvement and workflow optimization

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Increased profit is the outcome. Move to the next level and expect success!

BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES

Operational excellence and performance improvement

SALES GROWTH

Create your customer value proposition, target marketing, and revenue growth process.

Strategic business analysis and consulting

VALUATION SERVICES

Business evaluation to help you understand and grow your company's value. Business Sales and Divestiture support

Process improvement and Lean manufacturing consulting

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Problem identification, Process Improvement, Lean Initiatives, and Value Stream Mapping.

Mergers and acquisitions business advisory Process improvement and Lean manufacturing consulting

M&A SERVICES

Acquisition Identification, NDA, LOI, Due Diligence, Purchase Agreement, Financing, and Close.

Lean manufacturing and manufacturing consulting

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Waste Elimination, Lean manufacturing, Toyota
Production System, Six Sigma, Kaizen workshops.

Supply chain management and logistics improvement

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Develop supplier partners to improve flow, reduce inventory, strengthen your supply chain performance.

Business valuation and company value assessment Supply chain management and logistics improvement

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Set clear Vision, Establish Goals, Write Business Plans, Create a repeatable Operating System.

Business valuation and company value assessment Business assessment and consulting analysis

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Training that engages employees and builds a culture of continuous improvement.

BUSINESS INSIGHTS & ARTICLES

Why Business Improvement Efforts Fail

Explore the common challenges that cause Lean initiatives to fall short...

Business is all about People (stupid)

All businesses have a product or service, most businesses have a place to work, equipment, and processes…

A Diagnostic Process to Identify and Fix Problems

A practical approach to diagnosing the underlying problems...

Lean Transformation Process - 10 Point Plan

Assess the commitment and level of Lean knowledge with company leadership and staff…

You Get What You Inspect, not what you Expect

Why consistent inspection and accountability matter...

When is the Product the Customer too?

Think about it, when you have an appointment with your doctor or are admitted into the hospital…

Employee Involvement & Problem Solving

How involving employees in problem solving can strengthen continuous improvement...

An Executive Primer on Lean

Lean is the application of the Toyota Production System. It is a management philosophy…

Curtiss Quirin, business advisor and management consultant in Indianapolis

ABOUT CURTISS QUIRIN, MBA

A C-Suite executive with more than 30 years of experience leading operations at General Motors, Delphi Automotive, Stanley Black & Decker, Harris Lean Systems, Easterseals, Butler University, Indiana Small Business Development Center, and Volumod. Combining real-world business experience with practical tools to deliver measurable results quickly.

Known for mentoring individuals, teams, and companies to achieve exceptional results in sales growth, operational excellence, business transformation, and Lean manufacturing.