We are an Operations and Supply Chain consulting firm specializing in high ROI, on-site Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Optimization, Lean/Six Sigma, Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Management, Digitalization and Automation projects, unlocking sustainable and scalable value to midmarket manufacturing and service organizations.
Gokhan Sinmez
Founder and CEO
"Empower innovation, ignite growth"
Meltem Korkmazel
Co-Founder and COO
"To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often."
Merit Apex Partners (MAP)
We offer strategic solutions focused on growth, efficiency, and sustainability across industries. Our expert team delivers tailored strategies to meet client needs through close collaboration, insightful analysis, and precise execution. We help businesses optimize operations, expand market reach, and improve effectiveness. Contact us today to see how we can be your MAP to success!
20+ Years of Experience Per Consultant
Thousands of Production and Labor Hours Saved
Over $50M in Savings
Average 10%-35% Improvement or KPI Changed
5 OPEX Programs Launched
Thousands of Trained Employees and Developed Workforce
Our Difference and Unique Approach
With over 20 years of expertise per consultant from various industries in problem-solving and execution, we developed our unique and proven methodologies blending Lean, Six Sigma, Artificial Intelligence, and Engineering techniques. Our unique, fresh, innovative ideas reduce the implementation time and address uniquely challenging problems. We partner with our clients and their teams on-site until satisfactory results are generated, implementing custom solutions and processes specific to their needs. We ensure our solutions are effective, sustainable, and scalable by educating and transferring ownership effectively to our client’s workforce.
Custom Solutions
We focus on understanding each client’s unique needs and focus on what really matters. This ensures our solutions and implementations are effective and aligned with our client goals, fostering stronger relationships and superior business outcomes.
On-Site Engagement
Your problems are our problems…
We work with your teams side by side in the field, allowing us to observe the context in full detail and leverage the team’s experience. This enables us to get to the root of the problem quickly and effectively, implement the improvements, and test until we reach the desired results.
Delivering Results
We emphasize measurable results and enable continuous improvement. By tracking performance and iteratively refining our strategies, we ensure lasting impact and flexibility to changing market conditions, guaranteeing ongoing success for our clients.
Innovative and Results-Driven Executive with 18 years of leadership experience in Chemical and Industrial Engineering, specializing in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Quality, R&D, and Six Sigma. A Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP, he has consistently delivered transformative results across global markets, driving large-scale improvements in every department of an organization. His expertise spans industries such as Biotechnology, Gene Therapy, APIs, Coatings, Chemicals, Composite Materials, Supply Chain, and Consumer Goods.
He has a strong track record of successfully implementing Lean Manufacturing Systems worldwide, spearheading cost reduction initiatives, investment projects, and value optimization across multi-site operations. His ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments has resulted in outstanding process improvements, business transformation, and sustainable growth.
Passionate about Continuous Improvement and sustainable Change Management, he leverages advanced Problem-Solving skills, cutting-edge methods, and a strategic approach to foster innovation and achieve measurable impact. He excels in navigating complex challenges, aligning engineering and operational objectives with business goals, and delivering high-value outcomes for clients globally.
Meltem is a visionary and innovative operations leader with over two decades of successful operational transformation and digitalization experience in CPG, Digital Corporate services, and Mobility/Payment industries.
Over her career, she’s managed business units with P&L responsibility, operations, end to end supply chain management, quality & compliance, service delivery, client relations and customer service. She’s known for her creative problem solving, human-centered systems design thinking, operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives, stakeholder management, and business acumen to deliver game-changing transformations..
She holds BS and MSc degrees in Mechanical Engineering, MBA from Northeastern University, and an executive MBA in General Management from Harvard Business School.
Highly skilled and over a decade in Sales and Marketing focused on client acquisition and relationship building. With a talent for identifying market opportunities, she excels at creating and executing strategies to expand the firm's reach and visibility. She leverages her extensive experience in leadership, communication, and organizational skills to build strong networks and elevate the company's brand. She is committed to generating interest in the firm's offerings and introducing potential clients to the right teams for further collaboration, playing a pivotal role in the company’s growth and success.
Aneta is a seasoned business development executive with 15+ years of experience in real estate, marketing, and financial services.
Her career journey includes roles in mortgage services and banking, having worked as a Mortgage Agent at The Mortgage Centre and as an Account Manager at RBC. These positions enriched her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Known for her dedication, interpersonal skills and results-driven approach, Aneta thrives in dynamic growth environments, consistently working to deliver exceptional value to her clients.
