Under Didier's Guidance in our first value stream, we improved productivity by approximately 50%, reduced floor space by 75%, and decreased throughput time by 90%. His collaborative and tailored approach not only delivered measurable results but also empowered our team to sustain and build upon these improvements. We also implemented a daily engagement system and developed standard work for operators and frontline leadership.

Didier's expertise, professionalism, and ability to coach leaders and teams have had a lasting impact on our organization. I highly recommend him to any organization seeking meaningful and sustainable change.

Brent Robling, CEO of Robling Medical

David Mann, Principal at David Mann Lean Consulting

Didier is a great local Lean and Continuous Improvement coach, instructor, and leader. This is exemplified by his willingness to share lessons learned and candidly paint a picture of the current, future, and ideal state of any process. As an instructor for the Manufacturers Alliance, he consistently helps our members leverage and apply the most current applications of Lean tools and systems. I have a high regard for Didier and value his partnership with the Alliance.

Kirby Sneen, President at Manufacturers Alliance

I hired Didier on three separate occasions to teach lean workshops at Remmele Engineering, Inc., and can say without hesitation that he is the most knowledgeable lean Sensei I have ever encountered. Didier has always provided quality instruction, and has fulfilled my expectations in all respects. He brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to every workshop and is a joy to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants an experienced practitioner to get their people educated and excited about the journey of continuous improvement.

James F. McCarthy, Continuous Improvement Consultant at Product Ventures, Inc.

Didier’s business acumen and deep understanding of lean concepts, lean tools, and people allow him and his team to transform any process into a world-class operation. He will focus on the process and get you the results. Didier’s respect for people and his application/teaching style of Lean manufacturing & management is second to none. The knowledge, experience, and mentoring I received from Didier have allowed me to grow in my own career. Working with Didier, I have learned to develop a healthy disrespect for the impossible and a deeper respect for people.

Jon McNamara, Plant Manager at MultiSource Manufacturing LLC

Didier is a top-tier lean practitioner and leader. He has successfully led extensive lean transformations at Steelcase Inc. and Andersen Windows. Didier has a unique ability to teach, engage, and motivate people at all levels of an organization. His energy is contagious. He is a results-oriented professional who strives to learn and improve every day.

Dave Blanchard, Director of Operations at AmesburyTruth

Didier understands all aspects of Lean, including the cultural challenges, which is one of the most important aspects of Lean. Didier has one of the most passionate approaches to Lean, which allows him to quickly gain respect and credibility when working with even the most challenging Lean adversaries. He always maintains a positive attitude and is great at collaborating with all types of people. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work side by side with such a strong Lean Leader!

Gary Olson, Director of Operational Excellence at rms Company

Didier is a professional whom I had the pleasure of working with in his Lean search. Didier has used the methods developed in our relationship and the Toyota concept and philosophy of process improvement at various companies. Excellent thinking and resolution to issues faced in various complicated processes. His dedication to reinforce the philosophy as the future for continuous improvement and success is outstanding. It is a pleasure to know and work with this gentleman.

Tom Luyster, Owner, SLMS IN

I had the pleasure of working with Didier while I was a Superintendent at Steelcase, Inc. Didier was instrumental in mentoring and providing Lean principles as I was setting up a new factory. Didier was very helpful and knowledgeable on all accounts. His hands-on experience and working directly with implementations were invaluable to the success of our organization. Didier's experience in Lean manufacturing and driving out waste in a value stream is priceless. He taught me how to see and visualize what a product flow should and can look like.

Mike Laskus, Vice President of Operations, Supply Side at Harbor Industries

Didier is one of the most exceptional lean practitioners I have met. I watched him manage one of the oldest product lines at Andersen Windows and systematically apply lean principles to improve the area. Didier is enthusiastic about improvement and is very organized in carrying out his work. I was often able to showcase his work as an example to other managers in implementing lean principles.

David Saylor, President at Lean Fix LLC

Even after interacting with some of the founders and alleged "best in lean," Didier still clearly stands out, in my mind, as one of the premier operational-lean experts in the industry. He is one of only a select few who have demonstrated the aptitude to put some of those mystifying lean systems into applications that actually work!

Brian Dumke, Site Director, Operations at Abbott

Wayne Czarnecki, Operations Engineer at Steelcase