Scale with clarity, systems, and operational discipline

We help Portland-area manufacturers reduce chaos, simplify workflows, and build scalable operations — through hands-on partnership and practical, Lean-driven improvement.

Whether you need targeted operational improvements or embedded fractional support, Dogwood works alongside your team to turn strategy into predictable execution.

Proven Results

Real improvements from hands-on operational work.

80% reduction in changeover time - enabling a 25% increased capacity without additional headcount or equipment.

Doubled profit margins in 18 months — by expanding manufacturing capabilities, building strategic sourcing programs, and strengthening P&L discipline.

Reduced customer issue resolution time by 52% — improving customer satisfaction and retention.

50% improvement in inventory turnover while fixing inventory accuracy from over 10% error to under 1% — eliminating guesswork and converting dead stock into working cash.

Cut quote turnaround by 75% — winning more bids from faster response times.

How We Help

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Path 1 — Operational Improvement Projects

Fix bottlenecks, reduce waste, build repeatable systems, and improve performance.

Common focus areas:

  • Workflow mapping and Lean improvement

  • Visibility and accountability systems (daily huddles, metrics, scorecards)

  • Documentation and SOPs to reduce dependency on tribal knowledge

  • Scheduling, inventory, and lead-time optimization

  • Software utilization, automation, and process integration

  • Quality system development and ISO 9001:2015 readiness

Outcome:

Fewer fires, more flow, and clearer ownership — without adding headcount.

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Path 2 — Fractional COO Partnership (Portland-Based, On-Site Option)

Hands-on operational support for manufacturers who need strategic execution — not more meetings.

Ideal for companies experiencing growth strain, team overload, unclear roles, or stalled initiatives.

What’s included:

  • Operating rhythm, prioritization, and role clarity

  • Operational and cross-functional alignment

  • On-site coaching and development for leads and supervisors

  • Scaling systems and long-term operational capability

  • Interim or fractional COO engagement

Outcome:

A more self-managing organization that performs reliably without heroics.

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Path 3 — Strategic Growth Support

When operations and commercialization need to move together, we help unify the two.

While operations is our core focus, many organizations need someone who can bridge execution and market growth. For the right fit, Dogwood provides marketing support, ensuring that commercial strategy, messaging, and go-to-market execution align with operations.

Common focus areas:

  • Fractional or interim marketing support

  • Brand, messaging, and value proposition development

  • GTM planning, campaign oversight, and demand generation

  • CRM & pipeline optimization

  • Sales & marketing alignment and reporting

Outcome:

Growth that is strategic, measurable, and operationally grounded — not disconnected from delivery.

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Why it works

  • Led by a former VP of Operations with real floor-level experience

  • Lean and continuous improvement mindset, not consulting theory

  • Hands-on execution partnership — not a slide-deck deliverer

  • Local to the Portland manufacturing ecosystem

  • Built for SMB / lower-middle market complexity, not corporate bureaucracy

We don’t just help you plan the work — we help you build the system that makes the work run.

Ready to explore fit?

A working conversation designed to identify early wins and confirm fit — no fluff, no pressure.

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