Based in Avon, MA, Boston Orthotics and Prosthetics makes products to treat scoliosis, infant cranial asymmetry and other orthopedic issues.
In 2005, the company embarked on a lean journey with help from The Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership (GBMP), a nonprofit firm offering customized training on lean and Six Sigma. Boston Orthotics reorganized 90 percent of its manufacturing facility, implemented new software, and made significant productivity gains throughout the organization.