This engagement focused on building continuous improvement capability in a newly relocated operation by transferring proven practices from mature sites. Through structured assessment, training, and project execution, the organization established a scalable improvement culture that delivered measurable productivity gains.
Key Leaders Trained for Continuous Improvement
Leaders Certified in Lean Six Sigma
Increase in Annual Productivity
A global medical technology company specializing in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue had made strong progress building a culture of continuous improvement within its European operations. However, these capabilities were not yet established in other regions.
After relocating its Caribbean operations to North America, leadership recognized the need to rapidly build a similar culture and capability for continuous improvement at the new site. Adonis Partners was engaged to help replicate the success achieved in Europe while accounting for the unique challenges of a newly transitioned operation.
Adonis Partners began by conducting discovery interviews with key stakeholders, analyzing performance data, and reviewing existing process maps. Expert consultants then facilitated Value Stream Mapping workshops to identify process pain points, uncover root causes of underperformance, and create alignment around improvement priorities.
Based on these insights, corrective actions were defined and a future-state process design was developed. Twelve improvement projects were scoped, with eight assigned to Green Belt leaders. Adonis delivered a comprehensive training program that included White Belt training for plant staff, Yellow Belt training for project team members, and Green Belt training for project leaders.
Green Belts were coached throughout project execution to ensure disciplined application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and sustained results.
Within one year, the organization developed 24 continuous improvement leaders, including eight Lean Six Sigma Green Belt–certified project leaders. The structured approach delivered more than $1 million in annual productivity improvements at the North American site.
Beyond the financial results, the engagement established a durable culture of continuous improvement that mirrored the success of the company’s European operations. Teams were equipped with the skills, structure, and confidence to identify problems, execute improvements, and sustain performance over time.
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Biotechnology Manufacturer
Scale: 18,000 employees and $5.2B Annual Revenue
✓ Yielded over $1M in annual productivity
✓ Conducted Value Stream Mapping workshops
✓ Facilitated the training of 24 leaders in continuous improvement