Our Principles
President & Owner at Livonia Technical Services
Michael A. Anleitner
Widely recognized for expertise in product development systems & methods, including Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, Design Verification & Production Validation
Livonia Technical Services
LTS was founded in 1985 to provide training and consulting services to companies that manufacture products. We emphasize four management activities that we believe drive success:
- Product development systems must be preventive rather than reactive. This requires the use of formal processes and methods, particularly Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Material and labor costs are important, but indirect costs associated with scrap, rework, final inspection, excessive inventory, warranty costs, and reaction to problems are equally if not more important.
- Market share depends on quality in product design and production. These two outcomes can take years to build but can be damaged in a short time if quality isn’t front and center in any business.
- The human element is critical to business success. Providing leadership, training and guidance to develop and extend the skills and abilities of individuals is essential for long-term success.
LTS International Client Experience
Ford Motor Company
Pulte Home Corporation
John Deere
Dura Automotive
Calsonic
Autoliv
Alps Automotive
Metaldyne
Faurecia
Case-New Holland
Polaris
North American Lighting
Kia Motors
Caterpillar
Robert Bosch
Poclain Hydraulics
Ingersoll-Rand
MerCruiser
Lennox Industries
Jabil Circuit
Allied-Signal
United Technologies
Volkswagen
iRobot
General Motors
Bunn Corporation
LuK
Johnson Controls
3M
MeadJohnson
Lockheed-Martin
Knoll Furniture
Webasto
VEECO Instruments
First Databank
Livonia Technical Services
Specialists in Failure Modes & Effects Training & Support
