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Thomas Thorsted

Senior Partner

Copenhagen

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Where Thomas is strongest.

  • Process transformationExpert
  • LEANExpert
  • Operating SystemExpert
  • Process transformationsExpert
  • Project ManagementExpert
  • Effective leadershipExpert
  • Quality ManagementSubstantial experience
  • Cost cuttingSubstantial experience
  • Supply chain strategySome experience
  • Planning SystemsSome experience

Clients

Elektro-IsolaDSVBallingslöv/JKE DesignNovo NordiskAndritzBoConceptBKISystemfrugtNORD/EkokemBygma

Relevant project highlights

  1. 01Danish electrical components manufacturer: EBIT improvement through operational management and policy deployment, including operating system installation, standard work, Kata, daily management coaching and management training. Program leader
  2. 02Global logistics company: EBIT improvement through operational management and policy deployment, including operating system installation, standard work, Kata, daily management coaching and management training across several countries and the CIO office. Program leader
  3. 03Scandinavian kitchen manufacturer: Production cost potential analysis based on an as-is assessment of Lean maturity, layout, flow and automation. Project manager
  4. 04Global pharmaceutical company: COGS reduction through a digital OEE system on 40+ machines and lines in Denmark, the USA and China, using Lean. Project manager
  5. 05International engineering group: Productivity improvement and cost reduction in manufacturing divisions across five countries through design, training and coaching of the company's production system. Program leader
  6. 06Danish furniture retailer: Improved supply chain productivity through a supplier integration programme. Project manager
  7. 07Danish coffee roaster: Improved supply chain productivity through a supplier integration programme. Project manager
  8. 08Danish fruit and nut producer: EBIT improvement through an OEE programme and Kaizen board structure from team to functional manager level, with daily board meeting coaching and management training. Program leader
  9. 09Nordic waste management company: Cost reduction and improved customer satisfaction through new waste handling processes. Project manager
  10. 10Danish builders' merchant: EBIT improvement through higher productivity in picking, packaging and truck loading using Lean, layout, flow and standard work. Project manager

Career

  1. 2020 –ZILLION Consulting Group
  2. 2013 – 2020Implement Consulting Group, Partner
  3. 2010 – 2013NNIT, Director Operational Excellence & Operating System
  4. 2007 – 2010PA Consulting Group, Principal Consultant
  5. 2000 – 2007Novo Nordisk, Lean Program Manager
  6. 1997 – 2000Bang & Olufsen, Logistic consultant

Education

  • BSc in Production Engineering, DTU, Institute of Mechanical Engineer (1997)
  • Executive MBA, Henley Business School (2006)
  • Project Half/Double (2018)
  • TWI JI & JR (2014)

Skills

Languages
Danish, English
International
China, Belgium, Schweiz, UK, Turkey, Norway, Italy
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Thomas Thorsted

Senior Partner

Copenhagen · thorsted@zcg.dk · +45 60 13 03 71

www.linkedin.com/in/thomasthorsted/

Lean and operational excellence programme leader known for operating systems, OEE and daily management that lift EBIT

Expertise

  • Supply chain strategySome experience
  • Quality ManagementSubstantial experience
  • Planning SystemsSome experience
  • Process transformationExpert
  • LEANExpert
  • Cost cuttingSubstantial experience
  • Operating SystemExpert
  • Process transformationsExpert
  • Project ManagementExpert
  • Effective leadershipExpert

Selected projects

  • Danish electrical components manufacturer: EBIT improvement through operational management and policy deployment, including operating system installation, standard work, Kata, daily management coaching and management training. Program leader
  • Global logistics company: EBIT improvement through operational management and policy deployment, including operating system installation, standard work, Kata, daily management coaching and management training across several countries and the CIO office. Program leader
  • Scandinavian kitchen manufacturer: Production cost potential analysis based on an as-is assessment of Lean maturity, layout, flow and automation. Project manager
  • Global pharmaceutical company: COGS reduction through a digital OEE system on 40+ machines and lines in Denmark, the USA and China, using Lean. Project manager
  • International engineering group: Productivity improvement and cost reduction in manufacturing divisions across five countries through design, training and coaching of the company's production system. Program leader
  • Danish furniture retailer: Improved supply chain productivity through a supplier integration programme. Project manager
  • Danish coffee roaster: Improved supply chain productivity through a supplier integration programme. Project manager
  • Danish fruit and nut producer: EBIT improvement through an OEE programme and Kaizen board structure from team to functional manager level, with daily board meeting coaching and management training. Program leader
  • Nordic waste management company: Cost reduction and improved customer satisfaction through new waste handling processes. Project manager
  • Danish builders' merchant: EBIT improvement through higher productivity in picking, packaging and truck loading using Lean, layout, flow and standard work. Project manager

Career

  • 2020 –ZILLION Consulting Group
  • 2013 – 2020Implement Consulting Group, Partner
  • 2010 – 2013NNIT, Director Operational Excellence & Operating System
  • 2007 – 2010PA Consulting Group, Principal Consultant
  • 2000 – 2007Novo Nordisk, Lean Program Manager
  • 1997 – 2000Bang & Olufsen, Logistic consultant

Education

  • BSc in Production Engineering, DTU, Institute of Mechanical Engineer (1997)
  • Executive MBA, Henley Business School (2006)
  • Project Half/Double (2018)
  • TWI JI & JR (2014)

Skills

  • LanguagesDanish, English
  • InternationalChina, Belgium, Schweiz, UK, Turkey, Norway, Italy

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