Integrated Partners for Engineering & Operational Success
Collaborative guidance for complex projects, ensuring operational success from concept through completion.
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Solutions Forward operates as an extension of client teams, transforming complex engineering and operational challenges into successful outcomes to meet client needs.
Led by Jeff Ward, Solutions Forward brings over two decades of robust experience from the food and beverage and manufacturing sectors. The firm’s client roster includes industry leaders like AB InBev (Anheuser-Busch), Constellation Brands, and a growing portfolio of food and beverage companies.
Expertise honed in Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance, underpins a model of true partnership and straightforward solutions. Leveraging a strong engineering background and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training, Solutions Forward specializes in driving continuous improvement and fostering operational excellence with client teams.
Providing comprehensive oversight and actionable strategies across project management, operational efficiency, plant engineering, and technical leadership, Solutions Forward excels. The firm's collaborative approach ensures project delivery aligns with scope, budget, and timeline, empowering teams to achieve superior project results for lasting success.

Our Expertise
At Solutions Forward, we do more than manage projects; we partner with you to architect success. Through a suite of specialized services designed for the unique demands of the Food & Beverage and Manufacturing sectors, we become an active extension of your team. Leveraging decades of hands-on experience and a Lean Six Sigma mindset, we deliver practical, data-driven solutions collaboratively, optimizing operations and driving tangible results for shared success.
Strategic Project Leadership
We guide your projects from concept to launch with clear vision, scope, and resources—ensuring sustainable success at any scale.
Operational Efficiency & Execution
We turn plans into action, working with your teams to deliver on time and on spec—even in high-demand environments.
Advanced Process Optimization
Using Lean Six Sigma, we streamline workflows, reduce waste, and boost performance through data-driven collaboration.
Proactive Risk Management
We anticipate challenges and build strategies to minimize disruption—protecting your timelines and bottom line.
Stakeholder Alignment
We bridge gaps across teams and vendors, ensuring clear, two-way communication for unified project execution.
Performance & Improvement
Post-project, we analyze outcomes and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement and lasting results.
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