The Conlon Group

What The Conlon Group does

The Conlon Group LLC is a privately-held management consulting firm headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, operating with 1-10 employees and founded by Patrick Conlon. The firm delivers Lean Six Sigma, supply chain, strategic planning, and leadership development services to enterprise clients primarily in manufacturing and adjacent industrial sectors. Core offerings include on-site process improvement consulting, kaizen events, full-scale operational transformations, supply chain redesign combining Theory of Constraints and Lean Six Sigma principles, strategic planning facilitation using a proprietary multi-exercise methodology, and leadership/executive team coaching. The firm also sells standardized online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt ($655-$1,525/student) and Black Belt ($1,055-$1,855/student) certification programs with bundled SigmaXL software licensing, delivered both directly and through a partnership with Harrisburg University Professional Education.

The firm's underlying technology stack is methodology-based rather than software-based, anchored in DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kanban, SMED, Pull System Design, and Theory of Constraints, augmented by the proprietary D.I.AL.O.G. organizational alignment assessment tool (built on Malcolm Baldrige criteria) and licensed use of the TriMetrix HD behavioral assessment suite. Curriculum is aligned to ASQ, IASSC, and Council for Six Sigma Certification bodies, enabling issuance of globally portable credentials. The revenue model is professional services-led, with five distinct streams: certification program sales (per-student perpetual licenses), hands-on process improvement consulting, organizational and individual assessments, leadership development coaching, and strategic planning facilitation. Go-to-market is direct and relationship-based, relying on the company website, the founder's LinkedIn presence, and a case-study-driven testimonial portfolio rather than paid advertising or content marketing, with both on-site and virtual instructor-led delivery options enabling a global reach claim despite a single Pennsylvania office.

Name

The Conlon Group

Legal name

The Conlon Group LLC

Website

https://theconlongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Conlon Group is a York, Pennsylvania-based Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence consulting firm founded by Patrick Conlon, serving manufacturing and industrial enterprises with process improvement, supply chain, strategic planning, leadership development, and accredited certification programs delivered on-site and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Educational Support Services (61171), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Six Sigma (Yellow/Green/Black Belt) (EDABAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lean Management & Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) (EDABAKAA), Lean Six Sigma for Services & Transactional Processes (EDABAKAC), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF)

Keywords

• Management consulting
• Lean Six Sigma training
• Process improvement consulting
• Supply chain consulting
• Strategic planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lean Six Sigma Certification Programs: Online and on-site certification training for Green Belt and Black Belt practitioners. Programs include professional lectures, online testing, project mentoring, and accredited certification. Revenue generated per student with pricing tiers for single and multi-student enrollments, with and without mentor support.
2. Process Improvement Consulting: Hands-on consulting services including process improvement, kaizen events, full-scale transformations, and supply chain optimization. Consultants work side-by-side with client leadership teams and staff.
3. Organizational and Individual Assessments: Assessment services utilizing TriMetrix HD and D.I.AL.O.G. tools for evaluating employees, teams, and organizational alignment. Includes DISC, 12 Driving Forces, Emotional Quotient, and Competencies assessments.
4. Leadership Development Programs: Coaching and development services for executive teams, management teams, team leaders, sales staff, and individuals. Programs include personal coaching, team development, and time management strategies.
5. Strategic Planning Facilitation: Consulting services to assist organizations in developing vision, mission, and strategies. Process includes external environment evaluation, internal assessments, and strategy execution planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Conlon Group provides Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence consulting, including on-site coaching, training, process improvement, kaizen events, and full-scale transformations. It also offers accredited Green Belt and Black Belt certification training (online and on-site), supply chain consulting, strategic planning facilitation, leadership development, and proprietary organizational and behavioral assessments (D.I.AL.O.G. and TriMetrix HD).

Product overview

The Conlon Group is a consulting firm offering a portfolio of business improvement and training services centered around Lean Six Sigma methodologies and organizational development. The core offerings include Quality/Process Improvement consulting, Supply Chain consulting, Strategic Planning, and Leadership Development services. Training products include accredited Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certification programs delivered asynchronously, along with on-site certification options. The company also provides Employee Assessments using tools like TriMetrix HD and DISC. These services work together to help organizations achieve process efficiency and employee engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quality/Process Improvement Consulting Business and process improvement consulting providing on-site coaching, training, process improvement, kaizen events, and full-scale transformations using Lean Six Sigma methodologies for enterprise clients.
• Supply Chain Consulting Supply chain management consulting combining Theory of Constraints, Lean Six Sigma principles, and technology for supply chain redesign, demand planning, inventory optimization, and capacity management.
• Opportunity Assessment Operational assessments lasting 1-5 days comparing current operations to Lean Six Sigma best practices, providing a road map for improvements from Order Entry through Shipping.
• Strategic Planning Strategic planning facilitation and consulting that guides organizations through external and internal evaluations to define future vision and execution strategies.
• Lean Six Sigma Consulting/Certification On-site and virtual Lean, Lean Six Sigma Lite, Green Belt, and Black Belt certification training programs with professional lectures and online testing.
• Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Asynchronous online training course providing DMAIC coverage with examples, exercises, quizzes, tests, and certification exam. Includes SigmaXL software with 12-month license. Accredited by The Council for Six Sigma Certification.
• Online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Asynchronous online training course covering Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, analysis tools, and problem-solving techniques with project requirements. Includes 21 eLearning lessons, quizzes, chapter tests, and certification exam. Accredited by The Council for Six Sigma Certification.
• Leadership Development Leadership and people development services including personal coaching, executive team development, management team building, team leader development, sales staff training, and individual performance enhancement.
• Employee Assessments Organizational and individual assessment tools including D.I.AL.O.G organizational assessment, TriMetrix HD behavioral assessments, DISC behavior surveys, 12 Driving Forces motivation assessments, and TriMetrix EQ emotional intelligence evaluations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% productivity increase achieved for food service warehouse client
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Harrisburg University Professional EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Harrisburg University Professional Education for the most robust Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification program. The Conlon Group provides a combination of asynchronous and synchronous program delivery through the university.
• The Council for Six Sigma CertificationcoreOthersAccrediting body for The Conlon Group's Lean Six Sigma certification programs. The Council provides accreditation services to more than 165 countries and has accredited numerous universities, third-party training firms, consultants, and individual trainers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MoreSteam: MoreSteam is a leading provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) along with process improvement tools like EngineRoom. It is a direct competitor to The Conlon Group's certification programs and shares the same ASQ/IASSC-aligned curriculum positioning.
• GBMP: GBMP is a non-profit Lean manufacturing consulting and training organization serving manufacturers with kaizen events, Lean transformations, and certification programs. Comparable in offering a mix of hands-on Lean consulting and practitioner training, similar in size and customer base to The Conlon Group.
• TBM Consulting Group: TBM Consulting Group delivers Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence engagements to manufacturers and industrials, with on-site consultants driving kaizen, supply chain, and shop-floor transformations. Closely aligned to Conlon's process improvement and supply chain consulting practices.
• Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc. Six Sigma Development Solutions provides accredited Lean Six Sigma certification and corporate training across Green Belt and Black Belt levels. It competes head-on with The Conlon Group's certification offerings and serves overlapping enterprise training customers.
• Pyzdek Institute: Pyzdek Institute (Thomas Pyzdek's training organization) offers accredited online and on-site Lean Six Sigma training materials and certification. It targets the same practitioner training market as The Conlon Group and overlaps on accredited curriculum positioning.

Emerging players

• KaiNexus: KaiNexus is a continuous improvement software platform that supports kaizen, idea management, and Lean/Six Sigma programs. It represents an emerging technology-enabled alternative to traditional consulting engagements like those delivered by The Conlon Group.
• SSCI (Six Sigma Coaching Institute): SSCI offers Lean Six Sigma certification and corporate training programs with online delivery, competing with The Conlon Group's online Green/Black Belt certification track on price and accessibility for individual learners and small teams.
• GOLEAN6SIGMA: GOLEAN6SIGMA (Breakthrough Management Resources International) provides Lean Six Sigma training, certification, and consulting to organizations globally. It overlaps with The Conlon Group on training products and enterprise coaching engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Consulting (Operations Transformation): Deloitte's Operations Transformation practice delivers Lean Six Sigma, supply chain, and process improvement at large enterprise scale. It competes with The Conlon Group for enterprise transformation mandates, although at vastly larger engagement size and price point.
• Accenture Operations & Supply Chain: Accenture's Operations and Supply Chain services include process excellence and Lean Six Sigma transformations for global enterprises. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping functional capabilities to The Conlon Group's supply chain and process improvement practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-conlon-group-llc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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