Manufacturing Consulting Results from Real Operations

Client-Reported Results

Clearer Operations. Better Labor Decisions. Stronger Performance.

See what component manufacturers report after applying TDC recommendations to workflow, labor standards, pricing, planning, and daily operations.

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These are clients’ own reported experiences. Every operation is different; outcomes depend on conditions, decisions, and implementation.

Workflow & Plant FlowPractical changes to how work moves.
Labor Standards & CostingClearer measures for better decisions.
Planning & CapacityA more useful operational roadmap.
Productivity & MarginsClient-reported business impact.

Three verified client experiences that show the range of operational work TDC supports.

Workflow + Margins

He was very impressed with what we had changed in a short amount of time, and we have seen the margins grow significantly.

Chris J. Wilkins, Managing DirectorTennessee Building ComponentsRead the full client story

Labor + Production Flow

Improvement in plant efficiency and production flow seemed to be Todd’s easiest areas to offer advisement that gave us immediate results that we are very pleased with.

Vernon Bennett, COOHusky Truss & Building SupplyRead the full client story

Clarity + Productivity

He helped us identify areas for improvement and provided actionable solutions that have significantly impacted our productivity and efficiency.

Travis J. White, V.P. Truss OperationsTindell’sRead the full client story

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Client reviews describe improvements across the operating issues component manufacturers face every day.

Workflow & Plant EfficiencyLayout, flow, organization, and production execution.
Labor Standards & True CostingWork-minute thinking, estimation, and cost clarity.
Management Clarity & PlanningPriorities, capacity decisions, and practical roadmaps.
Productivity & MarginsBetter information and implementation discipline.

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Travis J. White V.P. Truss Operations
Tindell's

We are thrilled to recommend Todd Drummond Consulting to any business looking to shake off stagnation and achieve new heights of success. Todd’s expertise and guidance helped us think outside the box and simplify our processes, bringing clarity to our operations. His unique outsider perspective allowed us to see things…

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Willie Boyatt VP Operations
Lumber King

The market and competition is growing more challenging, and we must stay competitive. Our truss plant was struggling in several areas, so we hired Todd Drummond to come in and assess our truss operation to help get us a game plan together to improve our operation and help us develop…

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Brad Emmert, President
Timberland Lumber Co

We recently had Drummond Consulting do a consultation at our Truss Plant. Todd’s services included plant efficiency, design efficiency, better organization, man minutes per truss type, and more. The value of Todd’s presentation and lean training was very beneficial to each of our team members. Just implementing a few of…

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Shane Soule, President
ProTec

I’ve been reading Todd’s articles for the last few years and have been intrigued by his view of productivity measures, so I decided to hire him to learn more about his philosophy. It was an investment well spent because I not only learned a completely different way to view labor…

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John Angelo, Chief Operating Officer
Delta Building Center

Delta CO. & Utah Don’t hire Todd if you don’t want to be challenged – Hire Todd if you want to have your thoughts challenged. Don’t hire Todd if you just want confirmation that you are already doing things right – Hire Todd if you are truly invested in getting…

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Chris J. Wilkins, Managing Director
Tennessee Building Components

We first brought Todd in for a week in the summer of 2019 to assess our operation. We were looking to make investments in upgrades but felt that someone like Todd would know where to spend the money first. After reviewing every inch of the operation, we decided on a…

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Dan Claussen Pres./Owner
Lampasas Building Components

Lampasas Building Components (LBC) manufactures roof and floor trusses. Since its beginnings in 1978, family-owned and managed LBC has had decades of knowledge to draw upon to satisfy our customer’s needs while manufacturing at peak performance. But when you are caught up in the day-to-day business, it is hard to…

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John Hinshaw, Director of Truss Manufacturing
Franklin Building Supply

From A to Z, Todd is a wealth of information about component manufacturing. No matter how good you think you are, I would challenge anyone if you didn’t find ways to improve your bottom line with his services. He is honest and direct in his assessment. You may not like…

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Vernon Bennett, COO
Husky Truss & Building Supply

Here at Huskey’s, we have been a part of the LBM market for over 70 years. The component division is a big part of our services, and like all areas, we are always looking for improvement. So, we enlisted Todd’s services, which have been widely recognized in the industry as…

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Russ Woodworth, Gastonia Truss GM
The Building Center

We hired Todd Drummond to consult with us this past week (Jan 2019) to evaluate our components business.  We knew of him in the past but were warned by a few that he might be arrogant, and a sort of a know it all kind of personality.  This negative view…

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Gilles Chouinard, Owner
Lchouinard

If you want transparency and honesty, combined with plenty of common-sense suggestions and expertise for improving your operation’s bottom line, we highly recommend Todd’s services. Todd’s training answered many questions we had and validated some of our current practices while shedding light on others. Thank you, Todd! Ready to Improve…

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John Hall, Owner
Mathew Hall Lumber Co.

We wanted to thank you for working with us continuously. Your expertise in this industry will be greatly beneficial to us as a company as we continue to grow this relationship. We look forward to the future and are excited to have someone with your knowledge working with us. Ready…

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