From prototype to production, and from factory to customer
Max-Hamilton Group helps product companies fix supplier problems, raise quality and scale manufacturing. We bring 20 years of Toyota Production System operations experience and a partner team on the ground in Asia.
Who we help
Hardware startups
You have a working prototype and need the right factory, a quality plan and a clean first production run.
Growing consumer brands
Demand is up, but shipments arrive late, damaged or inconsistent, and stockouts are costing you sales.
Scaling manufacturers
Volume is climbing and you need planning systems, supplier accountability and the capacity to match.
Services
- Production Readiness Assessment: an on-site review of your factory and suppliers that shows what must be fixed before your next build.
- Supplier and Quality Program: written specs, approved samples, defect standards and packing rules your factory signs off on.
- Prototype-to-Production Support: factory selection, design-for-manufacturing reviews and pilot builds through launch.
- Ongoing Supply Management: inspections before every shipment, factory follow-up in the local language and reorder planning.
How it works
- Diagnose. We review your supply chain, audit your factory and agree on priorities.
- Build the system. We put specs, quality checks and order terms in place before your next production run.
- Manage. Ongoing support as you grow: inspections, supplier scorecards and production planning.
You commit to one phase at a time, and each phase ends with a clear readout before the next begins.
Why Max-Hamilton Group
- Toyota-trained operations: 20 years in manufacturing and global operations across automotive, electronics and apparel.
- On the ground in Asia: our partner team audits factories and inspects goods before they ship, in the factory’s own language.
- Leverage on every order: inspection results decide when the final payment to the factory is released.
- We make products too: we develop, source and manufacture our own Bionex® product line.
- Based in Northern Kentucky, serving product companies across the U.S.
Meet Les Gray
Les founded Max-Hamilton Group in 2019 and leads every consulting engagement. He brings 20 years of experience in manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, leadership development and global operations.
Let’s talk about your next production run
Tell us a little about your product and where things stand, and we’ll set up a short call. You can also email us at customerservice@max-hamilton.com.