Sixth Man "The Lily Difference"

You may have heard the term “6th Man” from the NBA (National Basketball Association) in the sporting world. By the sports definition it is a player who is not a starter but comes off the bench, and plays in some cases starters minutes and can post similar Statistics. The 6th man can play multiple positions and provide value to the team where needed.

 

For Lily Products of Michigan it works the same way as a chemical supplier. Your in business to make money! We are in a support role to help you achieve your goals. We come off the bench in a similar way, making observations and filling multiple positions when it comes down to processes associated with chemicals. Chemistry is one part of the success where we can add value, but it comes down to what is needed for your business processes. We can play starters minutes if needed, but not necessarily required to have a relationship with us. We are here for one reason to fill in your gaps, wherever it might be in the game!

 

Supplier involvement and partnerships are key to building successful winning teams in your business and instill a winning environment. Its not about how big the success is when it comes to the 6th man programs, its about filling the needs. Below are some of those needs, that you might not think of when it comes to a chemical supplier.

 

Characteristics of 6th Man coming off the bench

 

  • Can Provide Instant offense – A spark that is needed to an area. Use Data and Analysis to determine the improvement or fix to the process
  • Sacrifice Minutes – Willingness to put in time during and after hours to accomplish the task at hand.
  • Versatile Players/Positions - Being able to play multiple roles in the area of quality and production.
  • Talented – Young, but a willingness to learn your process to come up with the best solutions, to achieve the desired result
  • Relentless – No quit attitude. Sometime the job that needs to be filled is not so popular, but willing to do what it takes.
  • Provide lift for the team – Energize your team, and provide new insight and knowledge to create change and provide a willingness to make the whole team better.  

“The Lily Difference” to your Process!

 

We enjoy working with Lily Products of Michigan, Inc. because of there knowledge in their field, continuous improvement attitude, their support regardless if the problem is on their end or not and they always have our interest in mind.

 

Production Supervisor, Bil-Mac

 

Lily Products created awareness that you can have a system that works with the correct product  and knowledge of the process. 

 

Trans-matic

 

Their experience in Six Sigma has helped us a a company further develop cleaning processes to help provide consistent quality parts for our customers.

 

They helped us collect the data necessary to make informed decisions.  They have become more than just a chemical provider they are a full-service company.

 

Premier Finishing

 

The employees at Lily Products put forth tremendous effort to see that my chemical needs of my company are met and exceeded. 

 

Harbor Deburring

 

Lily Products became apart of our cleaning processes to help familiarize themselves with our operation.  This showed us that we were a priority.

 

Festida Foods

 

As a vendor, Lily Products has continued to listen, understand and strive to meet our needs as a growing company.  Our company is constantly looking for ways to be lean and at the same time produce quality parts for our customers.  Lily Products acts a a great partner in our venture 

 

Powder Coater

 

 

The 6th Man Advantage

“ It’s not how much time your’re in the game, its what you do with your time.”

 

John Starks

Former NBA 6th Man Winner