Lead with strategy and execute with confidence
Improving quality and manufacturing efficiency requires more than just visibility into operations. Manufacturers need a clear strategy, optimized processes and leadership capable of executing change and elevating workforce performance.
Wipfli’s manufacturing performance consultants help manufacturers align operational activity with broader business priorities. With support for leadership, strategy and operations, we help you connect your workforce, goals and execution to drive measurable improvement.
Why Wipfli?
With over 90 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, Wipfli brings deep industry insight and a tailored approach to every engagement.
We don’t deliver off-the-shelf solutions. We work closely with your teams to understand your unique challenges and deliver targeted, results-driven strategies that help move your business forward.
Our manufacturing performance services include:
Strategy and operations
Wipfli’s strategy and operations services help manufacturers identify root causes of inefficiencies, implement data-driven improvements and build adaptable, future-ready businesses. From strategic planning and benchmarking to inventory management and costing workshops, we provide solutions that can help drive sustainable growth and greater production efficiency.
Leadership development
Through leadership programs, coaching, team development and data-driven assessments, Wipfli empowers manufacturers to strengthen leadership at every level. Our manufacturing leadership development services equip your leaders to align staff under your business goals and foster a culture of trust and performance.
Industry 4.0
Turn machine data into the real-time insights you need to make smarter decisions about improving productivity and profitability. With support for implementation, training and ongoing performance analysis, Wipfli can help you leverage data for building a more successful business.
Our team
Mike Devereux, CPA, CMP
Mike Devereux has identified millions of dollars in tax incentives for manufacturing clients, led hundreds of research and development (R&D) tax credit study engagements and demonstrated leadership and exceptional judgment in the tax structuring of various acquisitions. He speaks nationally to various professional and industry trade organizations and associations about opportunities to reduce federal and state tax liabilities and has written dozens of articles for trade publications.
Laurie Harbour
Laurie Harbour is a partner with more than 35 years of manufacturing and consulting experience. Prior to joining Wipfli, she was the co-owner of Harbour Results, Inc., and has spent her career helping clients develop strategies, improve operations, reduce risk and optimize business performance. Clients benefit from Laurie’s ability to work with leadership teams to assess the current state of their business and provide strategic and operation recommendations for improvement.
Scott Walton
Scott Walton is a partner with more than 35 years of manufacturing and consulting experience. Previously the co-owner of Harbour Results, Inc., he has spent his career helping strengthen the North American manufacturing industry through strategic and operational improvements and risk reduction. His experience in strategic planning, operations management, lean manufacturing, finance and supply chain management enables him to help clients navigate challenging business environments. Scott has expertise in restructuring businesses with a focus on quickly diagnosing issues and developing a turnaround plan to drive profitability.
Jeffrey H. Wulf
Jeff Wulf combines experiences in management consulting and business process improvement to provide a unique blend of talents for Wipfli’s clients. He specializes in developing holistic consulting strategies aimed at improving overall client performance.
Brett Polglaze
Brett Polglaze brings over 20 years of experience to Wipfli’s organizational performance management consulting team and has a passion for tackling complex organizational questions. From improving business process flows to assisting clients through complex system selections, his focus has always been to architect solutions that solve critical business issues. He has led all aspects of technology selection, implementation, and operations improvement initiatives.
Implement the right systems for success
We helped Jones Sign select an ERP that helped them unify data and eliminate manual processes across seven facilities.
