Results & Case Studies
These results were delivered personally by Paul Mendis during his career at Crystal International, Ford Motor Company and Nestlé UK, before founding PMSS.
10%
Average efficiency gain delivered
Across six factories at Crystal International
$100k
Cost savings through IE projects
Documented cost reduction from operational improvement
2 hrs
QCO reduced from 4–5 days
Style changeover time reduction through SMED
1,200+
Workers trained in Lean
Certified Lean manufacturing training delivered
A note on these results
These results were achieved by Paul Mendis personally, as General Manager of Industrial Engineering at Crystal International, as an Industrial Engineer at Ford Motor Company (Halewood, UK), and as Manufacturing Excellence Manager at Nestlé UK. PMSS was founded in 2025. Paul brings this track record of delivery to every PMSS engagement.
Six factories. Measurable results.
As General Manager of Industrial Engineering at Crystal International, one of the world's largest garment manufacturers, Paul led a systematic Lean implementation programme across six factories.
10% efficiency gain
Line efficiency improvement delivered across six production facilities through GSD, VSM and Kaizen events.
$100,000 cost savings
Direct cost reduction through industrial engineering projects including indirect labour ratio improvement and layout optimisation.
1,200+ employees trained
Full Lean manufacturing certification programme delivered to supervisors, engineers and line leaders.
“Having worked over 15 years in the UK and another 15 years offshore in manufacturing, including as a CEO, I've seen how real change comes from transforming the way people think, work, and lead. PMSS is built on exactly this philosophy. They don't just improve factories; they develop the people who run them.”
- Colin Vose, Former CEO, Crystal Martin Ceylon Pvt Ltd
Career experience behind the results
Paul's track record spans some of the world's most recognised manufacturing organisations.
Ford Motor Company
Industrial Engineer, Halewood Plant, UK
Lean and IE implementation in one of the UK's largest automotive manufacturing facilities.
Nestlé UK
Manufacturing Excellence Manager
Operational excellence programme delivery across UK consumer goods manufacturing.
Crystal International
General Manager, Industrial Engineering & Lean
10% efficiency gain, $100k savings, 1,200+ trained. Six factories. Measurable results.
Brandix
Lean and IE Advisory
Industrial engineering and lean manufacturing advisory at one of Sri Lanka's largest apparel groups.
First UK client case study
We are currently working with our first UK-based apparel manufacturers. A full case study with measured results will be published here soon.
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