About Applied Manufacturing Systems
Built From Real Production Responsibility Across Physical and Digital Manufacturing Systems
Applied Manufacturing Systems is built on direct responsibility inside real production environments—not outside observation.
My experience was developed by managing and improving the full operating system of manufacturing businesses, where decisions affected throughput, labor efficiency, quality, delivery, equipment utilization, and profitability in real time.
That background includes hands-on responsibility across commercial operations, engineering workflows, digital systems, shop-floor execution, equipment performance, and production management.
Full Operational Perspective
Unlike advisors who only know one function, my experience spans the interconnected parts of modern manufacturing operations.
Joe Kenison - Principal Advisor
Engineering, Design & Digital Production Systems
Hands-on experience developing and supporting production-ready digital workflows across design, programming, and execution.
- CAD and production design
- DFMA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly)
- CAM workflow development
- Machine programming and post-processing
- Production databases and part data structure
- ERP workflow integration
- Engineering-to-production handoff systems
Digital Systems Experience
Working knowledge of SolidWorks, Onshape, CAMduct, ESTmep, ERP systems, and machine programming environments helps connect engineering output directly to production execution.
Production Leadership & Workflow Execution
- Managing shop-floor operations
- Coordinating labor, priorities, and delivery schedules
- Balancing demand against real capacity
- Improving throughput across departments
- Aligning office workflows with production realities
Commercial & Administrative Operations Insight
Experience across estimating, routing, purchasing, scheduling, and invoicing helps identify where operational friction begins upstream—before it hits the shop floor.
Materials & Processing Knowledge
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Galvanized steel
- Carbon steel
- Copper
- Titanium
Equipment & Fabrication Systems Expertise
Cutting & Punching Systems
- Fiber & CO₂ lasers, Waterjets, Plasma & Routers (2, 3, & 5 axis)
- Punch Tables
- CNC shears (Hydraulic Guillotine & Swing Beam)
- CNC Saws (dual column & vertical bandsaws, upcut saws, & Saw Jets )
- Ironworkers
- Drill Mills
Bending & Forming
- Manual & CNC press brakes (electric/hydraulic)
- CNC folders
- Tube bending systems
- Rollformers
- Manual & CNC Swagers
- CNC rounding machines
- Industry specific fabrication equipment
Joining & Assembly
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Fiber laser welding
- Surface Finishing
- Soldering
- Clinching systems
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Who This is For
AMS works with manufacturers in CNC, fabrication, and MEP prefabrication environments where operations are under real production pressure.
Typical engagements include:
- Scaling capacity
- Integrating equipment or automation
- Redesigning production flow
- Improving throughput constraints
- Building digital systems that connect to the shop floor
Scope Of Work
- Facility layout and production flow design
- Equipment selection and implementation planning
- Automation strategy and system fit evaluation
- Digital-to-production workflow development
- Throughput, utilization, and capacity improvement
- Scaling operations and facility expansion planning
How We Work
Every engagement starts with understanding how the operation actually runs.
- Observe production flow and shop-floor conditions
- Evaluate equipment utilization and constraints
- Review workflow from engineering through execution
- Identify system friction across layout, equipment, and digital processes
- Prioritize improvements tied to measurable results
Independent Unbiased Advisory
Applied Manufacturing Systems operates as an independent advisory practice.
We do not sell equipment, software, or vendor solutions—and have no financial ties to technology providers.
Recommendations are based solely on what improves production performance, operational return, and long-term scalability.
For manufacturers evaluating capital investments, expansions, or system redesigns, that independence provides clear decision support grounded in operational reality.
Typical Engagements
Operational Assessment
A focused evaluation of facility layout, production flow, equipment utilization, and digital workflows—identifying where performance is being lost.
Best for: Teams that need clarity on system performance before making a major decision.
Ongoing Advisory Support
Ongoing support through scaling, automation implementation, or production system development—providing consistent guidance without adding full-time overhead.
Best for: Operations that need experienced support through change or growth.
Strategic Decision Support
Targeted support for critical decisions—facility redesign, equipment selection, automation strategy, or digital-to-production alignment.
Best for: Organizations making capital or system-level decisions that impact long-term performance.
Discuss Your Operation
If you’re planning expansion, evaluating equipment, or working through production constraints, let’s discuss where your operation can improve.
Start with a focused conversation around your production system. No commitment required.