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Why Plaid?
Plaid fabric has a consistent, repeatable, predictable pattern. We’ve taken that
idea and applied it to business consulting. When companies learn how to uncover
and interpret the patterns and trends in their business, they can use that
information to guide their future success.
We believe that true solutions can only be found by looking at the company as a
whole. Much like the weave of a fabric determines its overall strength, a glitch
in one part of the company will weaken the entire organization. Results are
garnered based on the company’s underlying pattern rather than the individual
seamstress or thread.
Taking that idea one step further, when you examine the stripes in a plaid fabric,
you will find that each carries two attributes – color and width. Some stripes
run parallel, while other stripes intersect periodically, making a third color
that is dependent upon the first two. It’s only when the interconnections
between the people and organization’s business systems are seamlessly weaved that
a solid foundation for growth is established.
Our goal is to help our clients establish effective patterns for conducting
business. We provide you with all the tools necessary to successfully weave your
own fabric. How large you choose to weave it is up to you....Top
Plaid Management
Timothy L. Smith, Principal
Tim Smith founded The Plaid Group as a resource to help companies improve financial performance
by simplifying and stabilizing their business operations. Throughout his career, he has worked with
organizations of all sizes on efforts such as:
- Restructuring business operations to support business expansion and downsizing
- Developing programs for measuring and managing both enterprise and workflow performance
- Increasing enterprise productivity
- Developing and implementing growth strategies
- Increasing cash flow and profits.
Smith has extensive experience troubleshooting business problems and guiding performance
turnaround efforts. Over the years, he has specialized in enhancing the design, performance,
and monitoring of business processes, and the knowledge and skills of the people who work
through those processes.
Prior to founding The Plaid Group, Smith held senior management positions in three
Houston-area start-up organizations. In each organization, he was responsible for designing and
developing the business infrastructure necessary to deliver effective performance and consistent
results.
His professional career also includes employment with the following companies:
- Fortune 500 Diversified Financial Services Corporation – Served as Director of Internal Consulting
and guided the performance management efforts for one of the corporation’s largest operating companies.
- Bonner & Moore Management Science – Managed software development and system implementation
projects for this leading provider of planning and supply chain management solutions for the process industries.
- The Trane Company – Developed and implemented strategies to increase plant productivity, improve
product quality, reduce costs, and resolve labor grievances for this established manufacturer of heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
EDUCATION
- BS – Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University
- MBA – Finance, The University of Houston
MEMBERSHIPS
- Board of Directors, Crisis Intervention of Houston (past board member)
- Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers ...Top
Industries Served
The Plaid Group works with companies in a wide variety of industries, including:
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Industrial services
- Professional services
- Health care
Alliances
The Plaid Group collaborates with well-respected subject matter experts to help
develop solutions for highly-specialized problems. These relationships span the
gamut of industries and include CPA, IT, law, training, employee assessment, and
marketing firms....Top
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