When you have a critical manufacturing problem that needs to be solved fast, John Allen can help. Time and time again, John has been called on to analyze a problem, identify a cause, and create a solution--quickly. He has produced measurable results every time.
	John consulting in Asia, Spring, 2005

Letters From Consulting Clients:

"When your client is ready to confront the truth behind the symptoms of a problem, then it is time to call John Allen. His focus on identifying and quickly solving the 'right' problem in a manufacturing environment is a refreshing change from conventional consulting approaches. Whether the problem is on an assembly line or delays in product distribution, John applies strategies and tools to make the reasons for the disruption clear and solvable. He is especially effective coaching company executives and plant management to think differently about how to attack performance problems and find new ways to achieve higher results. John's straight-talking 'get it done NOW' attitude and creative problem-solving approach have made him a great favorite of clients who want to solve problems, not talk about them."

Consultant for a Big Five consulting firm

"John Allen has highly developed technical problem-solving skills and has proven himself invaluable as a consultant working with me to solve complicated problems in simple ways that have led to significant savings. John has strong communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of plant operations, enabling him to go beyond the 'politics' and 'opinions' that often hold back many problem-solving teams." John has visited a broad range of U.S. industries, offering an experience base of hundreds of types of operating problems. This foundation provides common technical language for you to present your business process without having to waste valuable time training him. By the end of your first day involving John, you will be amazed at the depth he understands your operation and surprised at some of the shortcomings he uncovers. He will leverage those shortcomings against your achievements and be able to suggest ways to monitor your process that allows the process to speak to you. John will help you design meaningful experiments that fit within your budget and, more important, complement the process rather than work against it. These experiments will be quick and to the point, allowing you to prove solutions more quickly and cash in on the benefits sooner."

Applied Technology Engineer for a major chemical corporation

"John is an individual who is always working on the facts of a problem versus the 'opinion' of the people who have equity in the solution to that problem. John is honest and forthright and is not fearful of identifying and communicating what the status of a problem or solution is, even if this means talking about issues that are unpleasant. John is insightful, creative, energetic and enthusiastic about getting the job done right the first time as speedily as possible, without compromising quality. John is a leader who understands that people are the key ingredient in differentiating one product or service from another, and that allows him to create highly effective teams."

Engineer for a major automobile manufacturer