Travis Ellinger

Travis Ellinger

Travis Ellinger is the president and founder of Strategic Manufacturing Solutions. Having engaged with hundreds of manufacturing facilities over his career, he is a highly sought-after manufacturing consultant with extensive experience implementing strategic solutions that provide significant return on investment to his clients. Travis has 20 years of management and consulting experience and is an alumnus of Ford Motor Company, Lear Corporation, and Wilhelm Karmann GmbH. He brings a unique blend of strategy, business acumen, shop floor knowledge, and a deep understanding of people, organization, and culture. [email protected] 
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Guest Column | Travis Ellinger

Capability Study Showdown: 30-Piece vs. 125-Piece Explained

Why the 125-piece study provides improved accuracy and reliability in decision making.
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Travis Ellinger
September 1, 2025

We explore the background of each study type, and decision-making criteria for selecting the appropriate method. We will also look at why the 125-piece study provides improved accuracy and reliability in decision making.


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