OAG Vanguard
A collaborative assessment
for multi-site operations

Build an effective manufacturing operation.

Vanguard is a coordinated multi-site manufacturing assessment, benchmarking and improvement process that provides reports and analyses via a master group and subordinate site-based dynamic dashboards. It is a coordinated approach to building a strategy aimed at group and site operational, cultural and financial improvement.

The process evaluates multi-site manufacturing operations by establishing a hierarchy, assessing individual sites then consolidating their results onto a dynamic master group dashboard.

Questionnaires are assigned to selected people at group level and at contributing sites to establish the strategic aspirations and current state of manufacturing. Financial data is captured to calculate the potential gross margin improvement for achieving aspirational goals.

The questionnaire focuses on seven components that influence operational and financial performance. These components are divided into six sub-components, each with five levels of grading.

The process is coordinated via the master group dashboard and once completed, reports are generated to display, analyse and download.

The group dashboard manages the completion of the site assessments and when finished, enables quick access to the summary, consolidated results, analytics and site-based reports. The analytics enables a thorough examination of the strengths and weaknesses by site and by component plus the potential for operational and financial improvement across the group.

This is a summary of the results of the multiple assessment process. It shows an overview of the strengths and weaknesses by site and by component plus the potential for operational and financial improvement across the group.

For each site, the questionnaire identifies the gap between strategic aspirations and the current state of the operation. The financial data Net sales + Cost of Sales (CoS) is used to establish a current gross margin. Each site’s improvement expectation is combined with their assessment result to produce a gross margin improvement forecast.

These data are uploaded to the group dashboard which displays individual and collective gross margin improvement.

This is a high-level report focusing on the combined results from all the sites. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses within the group and the financial benefits for improvement.

The detailed report examines the strengths and weaknesses overall and for each site. It shows the financial benefits for achieving group and site aspirational goals and provides an action plan to achieve them. Site reports are also accessible via the dashboard.

The OAG Vanguard will
assess the effectiveness of your
manufacturing operations
Assessing multiple manufacturing operations allows for a comprehensive overview of the entire organisation. Taking the time to analyse each individual operation offers insight into their strengths and weaknesses and provides opportunities for improvement and growth.

This analysis can also inform where investments should be made in order to yield the highest returns, as well as set performance standards for the entire group. Additionally, looking at multiple operations allows companies to identify and share best practices across the organisation, leading to increased efficiency and profitability. Overall, taking the time to assess multiple manufacturing operations can have significant benefits for a company’s overall performance.

An OAG assessment comprises 7-key components that directly influence your company’s financial performance. The assessment works by determining your current state and aspirations for the group or for individual operations and identifying improvement actions to close the gap.

It consolidates the results for each operation and the group within your OAG dashboard. Involving your Site Leaders in the assessment process is easy and ensures everyone is on board with the improvement journey.

The OAG Vanguard assessment is an invaluable tool for any company that wants to improve its operations. You’ll have a clear roadmap for achieving optimal performance and achieve lasting success.
So why wait? Get started today with the OAG Vanguard assessment.
The potential gross margin improvements for each site and the group.
The group’s current state and the potential financial benefits for achieving its aspirations.
A dynamic dashboard
  • - Monitoring of assessment progress
  • - Analysis of assessment results
  • - Individual components
  • - Compare and contrast any combination of sites
Setting standards and tracking of improvement actions and outcomes
Executive summary and detailed reports for each site and the selected group
All the elements required for the development of a strategic plan for operations
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