Welcome to Product & Process Innovation

Product & Process Innovation, Inc. is a training, consulting

and litigation support firm that works with corporations to

improve their business strategy formulation and strategy

execution through project management, product

development, and engineering/manufacturing process

improvement. In addition to working directly with

companies, PPI also provides corporate training through

Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the China Institute for

Innovation.

Consulting Services provided by PPI normally include an

evaluation of current business practices and processes. This evaluation often entails comparing the

processes to industry standards or best practice benchmarks. An improvement path is selected based

upon the client's strategy and business environment. Then the appropriate processes, projects,

training, and systems needed to progress down the improvement path are identified. Since most

improvement efforts require some level of organizational change, change management and leadership

issues are also addressed. Recent consulting clients include Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic,

Instrumentation Laboratory, Analog Devices, Dominion Power, NSTAR, General Electric, and

American Superconductor.

About PPI

PPI consists of a consortium of consultants that responds to a client's

request with the unique blend of expertise and experience that is

required to meet the client's needs. PPI associates are seasoned

industry managers. Depending upon the nature of the client's need,

PPI will assemble a team who is uniquely capable of addressing the

client's need.

PPI provides training that is customized to the client's training needs. PPI does not deliver standard "off-

the-shelf" programs. Rather, PPI works with the client to identify the training gaps and customizes a

program that brings industry best practices that relevant to the training.

Training

Most corporations have recognized the need for ongoing professional education and training within their workforce. The rapid advances in technology and the shifting landscape of many industries have magnified this need. In addition, the de-layering that has occurred within many organizations has led to the elimination of middle management layers who often acted as coaches and mentors for less experienced employees. Corporate training programs are used to fill the gaps left by these industry trends. Training programs and courses offered by PPI are held on-site at the client's facility or in a nearby hotel or training center. Where appropriate, the materials are customized for the client's company and its industry. The programs are generally conducted as one or two day seminars, but other formats can be arranged when needed. The seminars combine lecture topics based upon industry best practices with hands-on exercises and case studies. Whenever possible, the case study is based upon an actual business condition or project from the business. PPI offers training programs through its partners and directly with customers. The PPI trainers all have industry experience in addition to being subject matter experts. The training they provide is grounded in practicality. They are able to bring their examples into the training discussions to illustrate key principles. PPI offers training in the following areas of business management. Project Management Training Process Improvment Training Business Management Training Innovation and Product Development Training

Consulting

PPI provides consulting services on project management, process management, and innovation. A normal PPI consultancy starts with PPI conducting an evaluation of current business practices and processes. This evaluation often entails comparing the processes to industry standards or benchmarks. An improvement path is selected based upon the client's strategy and business environment. Then the appropriate projects, training, and systems needed to progress down the path are identified.

Business improvement and changes are usually implemented through projects. When providing project management consulting, an evaluation of the current business maturity using a Capability Maturity Model is used to determine the current state of the business' project management methodology and the appropriate improvement path. When conducting New Product Development project management consultancy, PPI uses a scorecard for evaluating current business practices. The scorecard has been developed based upon the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge and industry best practices for product development. PPI has assisted in the establishment of Project Management Offices (PMO). In establishing these, business practices and processes are changed or introduced that are compatible with the corporate philosophy of project management. All project management consulting is consistent with the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Litigation Support

PPI's president, Ray Sheen, has testified as an expert witness in federal

proceedings. He is a seasoned professional with expertise in product

development and business systems management, in particular with regard to

military weapon system development projects and electrical product

development projects. In addition, he has served on industry standards

committees for electrical products and was the Chairman of the industry-wide

task force charged with developing the standards and certification process for

the arc-fault circuit interrupter, a new line of commercial electrical products.

He has earned the Project Management Professional certification through the

Project Management Institute.

Ray is able to provide consulting services at all stages of the legal process, from pre-filing to discovery to trial.

He can analyze project and business records to assist counsel in determining potential causes of action and

potential recoveries. He is able to assist in developing and responding to interrogatories and other discovery

requests and critiquing opposing expert analysis and issue reports when needed.

Contact PPI

Product and Process Innovation, Inc. 544 Meece Bridge Road

Taylors, SC 29687 Phone: 864-609-0236

Email: rsheen@ppi-consulting.com

www.ppi-consulting.com