Kiperson projects are tactical engagements to solve issues or fix a problem Recent projects include building clean room to make face masks during the pandemic, recruiting a talent to operate large distribution centers, review legal contacts between partners, implement safety systems to meet OHSA requirements, engage special consultants or legal counsel for FDA-related reviews, analyze ERP system to purchase and review business plans for a few startup companies.

Surgical Face Mask Manufacturing (in USA)

After the start of COVID-19 pandemic, KP was asked by a US-based firm to set-up a mask manufacturing operation in Los Angeles capable of producing 50MM disposable face masks per month capable of injecting into the nation’s medical network (meaning the product has to be made under FDA rules). This is a multi-million dollar project where KP principals were onsite daily as key strategic and tactical decision makers.

• Market research and product line analysis

• Go to market strategy

• FDA Emergency Use Authorization application

• Mask equipment evaluation (foreign equipment manufacturer)

• Setting-up manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOP)

• FDA 510(k) pre-market regulatory submission

• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation

• Oversaw SAP Manufacturing ERP Implementation

• Product packaging design to meet FDA compliance

• Clean room (ISO-8) design and equipment recommendation

• Staffed technical, production and QC personnel

Surgical mask factory – manufacturing ASTM F2100 Level 2 masks in Class 100k Clean Room (Los Angeles, California)
Fashion Manufacturer – ERP & WMS

KP Project Goal: Increase wholesale order pick items orders per day by 300% without increasing on-going warehouse head-count / operational costs.

• Transition from old to new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System

• Warehouse Management System (WMS) with pick and pack capabilities

• Introduced new scanning equipment

• Modified warehouse layout to improve inventory flow

• Implemented new storage strategies to increase and optimize floor space

• Installed racks, and mezzanine systems to increase pick bin locations

• Changed internal order processing / accounting processes to reduce delays and redundancies

Dow-30 Industrial Equipment Manufacturer – Asset Management

KP was asked by this long-time client, a division of a major US company, to design all the storage systems in a newly acquired location consisting of several million dollars of specialized equipment that circulates among several locations.

• KP participated in site evaluation activities and building layout strategies

• Provided engineering and strategic support to get compliance of local occupancy, seismic, and fire codes

• Designed and procured building materials for installing several different types of material handling systems — including pallet racks, mezzanine, two-level parts storage system

• Met with local officials unfamiliar with client’s business operations to develop best practices for auditing and inspecting client’s operations

• Trained key operations managers on safety and operational issues, including internal auditing systems and documentation practices

Largest Automotive Logistics Company in the World – Site Selection

KP was asked by a multi-national logistics company specializing in automotive logistics to evaluate a site before they commit to a multi-year lease for a large facility.

• Evaluated client’s operational plans and inventory and materials to be handled in compare to the building size and dimensions.

• Designed the layout for material handling systems based on a phased implementation so client can spread-out start-up cost just ahead of need instead of all upfront.

• Designed and procured all components needed to build the pallet rack system.

• Engaged a third party engineering firm for obtaining necessary local permits for occupancy and operations.

• Identified, hired, and managed local vendors to install camera and security assess systems.

• Recruited an experienced warehouse manager to help oversee operations at the new location.