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Shruti Bhat transforms businesses from Good to Great!

​​Shruti is a Global Leader in Research and Operations Excellence ; Best-Selling Author and Speaker.

She is a true Thought Leader with demonstrated accomplishments, industry awards, certificates, books, patents and several publications in peer reviewed journals. She is appreciated for her knowledge, integrity, innovation, mentoring and collaborative team approach as her leadership style.

Shruti drives Operational Efficiency, R&D Productivity,  Innovation Strategy, Process Optimization, Business Turnaround and Continuous Improvement programs in various industry sectors such as:
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• ​Life Sciences (Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Cosmetics, Healthcare, Biotechnology).
• Chemicals, Petrochemicals and Fertilizers.
• Plastics and Rubber.
• Packaging.
• Machinery and metal fabrication.

​Shruti is Managing Director and Chief Consultant of Tara Operational Excellence Consulting Inc. Also, she is Co-Founder and Faculty Head of The Operational Excellence Academy, Canada. ​

​Shruti is Advisor to SMEs, Manufacturing companies and R&Ds worldwide.

Mission
I optimize business processes to boost profitability, build resilience, and drive sustainable growth—enabling businesses to deliver standout products that create lasting value for the community.

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Over the span of twenty-one years, Shruti has successfully led
over 165 Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, 50 Innovation Management and more than 500 Product Development projects ​and still counting …​

Consulting:

Shruti works with companies to bring about organizational transformation utilizing her expertise in:​

• Kaizen, TQM and Lean Six Sigma installations.
• Operations Excellence: Shruti builds excellence and efficiency in your organization by designing effective business processes, culture change and implementing the most current continuous improvement programs that will take your company's performance from being 'good' to 'great'. She leads operational improvement, value stream transformation & cost-reduction initiatives at both manufacturing and service organizations. In addition, Shruti has exceptional proficiency with improving R&D productivity. Read more ...
• ​Continuous improvement & Business Turnaround: via process improvement and/or process redesign. Read more ...
• Mistake-proofing products and processes: via QbD, FMEA, CAPA, Hoshin, DFM and Poka Yoke.
• Lean Manufacturing: Shruti creates best-in-class R&D, quality assurance, operations infrastructures and customer-focused capabilities. She streamlines operations to increase productivity and save cost by 40 to 50 percent.​
• R&D Productivity: Shruti improves R&D productivity by 10- 90% by streamlining and improving R&D business processes, while complying to all applicable regulations and quality criteria.
• Lean Innovation: Shruti's approach to innovation strategy and portfolio development begins by diagnosing the client’s current innovation processes and then helping them build distinctive capabilities and organizational culture to drive future performance that would bring right products to market faster. Read more ...
• Audits: Shruti specializes in different types of Internal, External and Third party quality audits such as- Compliance audits, Special investigations/ Due diligence, Operations audits, Departmental reviews and Follow-up audits. She has conducted over 500 quality audits in big and small organizations across the globe.
• Change Management and Quality Management Systems: Shruti facilitates start-ups and growing companies towards building 'Quality' culture in their organization. She employs various change management tools such as 8D, Kotter, Bridges transition, Lewin change model etc. ​Through effective installation of quality management systems (QMS) Shruti has enabled companies to minimize/ eliminate rejects, recalls, variations, defects and scrap.
• Product Development and Biomedical Research:  Shruti leads research and product development thru commercialization of generic tablets, capsules, ophthalmics, dermatologicals, injections, suppositories, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, digital pharmaceuticals and medical devices. She is hands-on with regulatory criteria of sixty-five countries including USA, Canada, India, France, Germany, Brazil, UAE, Australia and African countries. Till date Shruti has saved over $55 M in R&D revenues.​ Read more ...
• ​Collaboration with educational institutions: to create online learning courses.​

One of Shruti's notable achievement is leading a Startup Life Science R&D and growing it to become an international research profit center in just three years!

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​Workshops:

Shruti leads workshops and Executive Mentor programs on:
Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, TQM, Gemba Walks, Visual Management, Lean Manufacturing, Improving R&D productivity, Root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, Error-proofing products and services, Research Methodologies & Design of Experiments (DOE), Quality-by-design (QbD), Design Thinking, Culture of Quality, Product development using DFSS (design for six sigma), Strategic business transformation, Building capability and culture for innovation in your organization, Agile Kaizen to improve sales etc.  ​

To engage Shruti for consulting assignments or to invite her to speak at your conference,
​message via Contact Form or WhatsApp 1.403.969.621

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Case Studies:

How a Pharma R&D team used Lean Agile principles to accelerate product development and reduce errors.

A pharmaceutical company was struggling with prolonged timelines in its R&D process, causing delays in bringing new drugs to market. The inefficiencies in their workflows led to lengthy project cycles, Read Full Case Study

Enhancing Operational Excellence by Innovation in Fertilizer Manufacturing with Lean Six Sigma

A fertilizer manufacturing company was struggling with inconsistent product quality and soaring energy costs, both of which were impacting its profitability.​ Read Full Case Study

Boosting Employee Productivity in SMEs Through Continuous Improvement Workshops

Boosting SME Productivity Through Continuous Improvement! A North American SME specializing in contract research services transformed employee productivity through structured training Read Full Case Study

How a Plastics Manufacturer Reduced Downtime by 20 Percent

A leading plastics manufacturer was struggling with frequent machine breakdowns, leading to costly downtime and delays in production schedules. Each unplanned stoppage not only affected output but also led to missed deadlines, deliveries and increased operational costs. 
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Thought Leader Insights:

Operational Excellence in Aviation: Lessons from a Flight’s Mid-Air Hydraulic Failure Incident

A distressful experience was allegedly reported in the newspapers couple of days back where an international flight faced a hydraulic failure mid-air, had to circle around in-air ​Read Full Post

Operational Excellence in Hazmat Response: Proactive Risk Mitigation and Crisis Management

A few days back, I read a post on social media which mentioned that there was a hazmat situation in New Westminster, Canada. A truck carrying hazardous material was on fire. Read Full Post

​Operational Excellence in Sustainable Packaging: Balancing Innovation and Brand Identity.

Yesterday, I read an article that mentioned a popular beverage will now be available in green tinted plastic bottles. This is in contrast to best practices which recommend that beverages be packaged in Read Full Post

Out of Specification Impurity and Non-Compliance to Manufacturing Standards Continue to Haunt Pharmaceuticals- The Lupin Story.  Here's One Way to Correct the Mess 

OOS impurity continues to haunt pharmaceutical products. Read Full Post

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Shruti's New Book Releases …

"I think that it makes good business sense to provide an honest estimate rather than a false low estimate just to get on board with the project. Work is my passion and integrity is indispensable. I shall simply not take a project that can't be delivered with absolute Quality and On Time" 
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​- Shruti Bhat

"Continuous Improvement starts with the recognition that, a problem exists. Good processes bring great results.
Strive for a positive change and expertly manage the transformation to realize the complete benefit.
Improve processes to increase profits"

- Shruti Bhat

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Blog Studio:

​Maximizing Profitability in the Chemicals & Fertilizer Industry with Lean Practices

Chemical and fertilizer companies face mounting pressures to boost profitability while meeting regulatory compliance, enhancing sustainability and satisfying customer demands. Read Full Post.

Top 10 Trends Defining Operational Excellence in 2025

Operational excellence in 2025 is about resilience, innovation, and adaptability. Key trends like hyper automation, AI-driven decisions, sustainability, digital twins, and employee upskilling are transforming industries. Read Full Post.

​5 Trends Reshaping Manufacturing: Are You Ready for the Future?

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by technology, sustainability, and shifting workforce dynamics. Here are the top trends shaping the future of manufacturing Read Full Post.

Top 10 Proven Strategies to Enhance Operational Excellence in R&D

Achieving operational excellence in R&D isn't just about innovation—it's about optimizing processes, reducing costs, and accelerating time-to-market. The key? A structured approach that blends agility, data-driven decisions, and collaboration. Read Full Post.

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