Kaplan Consulting vs Synchronous Solutions

Kaplan Consulting vs Synchronous Solutions

Two proven operating systems. Two different approaches.
Here is the clear, side-by-side comparison for stone fabricators evaluating their next stage of growth.


A Clear Comparison for Stone Business Owners

Kaplan Consulting

A full-scale operational, financial, and leadership system built specifically for stone fabricators, based on Jon Kaplan’s experience scaling Stone Works from $1M to $50M and four locations.

Synchronous Solutions

 A Theory of Constraints–based operating methodology (Synchronous Flow) focused on managing bottlenecks, improving flow, and increasing throughput across many types of manufacturing and process-driven businesses.

What Each Company Actually Does

Kaplan Consulting
  • Full-business operating system (GOS)
  • Leadership alignment and accountability
  • ERP workflow optimization
  • Shop floor optimization
  • Outsourced CFO and T$ contribution analysis
  • Process documentation through Whale and SOP AI
  • Sales accountability and revenue systems
  • Business valuation, exit planning, and brokerage
Synchronous Solutions
  • Synchronous Flow operating system focused on cycle time and constraint management
  • Throughput ($T) and buffer management
  • Capacity-based scheduling and control point analysis
  • Coaching and continuous improvement systems
  • General manufacturing performance optimization

Feature and Pricing Comparison

Category Kaplan Consulting Synchronous Solutions
Primary Focus Full operational, financial, and leadership operating system for stone fabricators Synchronous Flow methodology for improving throughput and flow in manufacturing
Industry Specialization 100% focused on stone fabrication Works across many industries (stone is one of several)
Founder Experience Jon Kaplan owned and scaled Stone Works to $50M and multiple locations Leadership rooted in TOC/Synchronous Flow expertise
Flagship Program Game of Stones – All Services Synchronous Flow Implementation
Flagship Price $7,500/month Not publicly listed
Process Documentation SOP AI Engagement + Whale platform for process and training Not software/platform-driven
ERP Workflow Full ERP Job Workflow Optimization – $4,750/month Scheduling and flow principles, not ERP-specific
Financial Clarity Outsourced CFO with scorecards, benchmarking, and T$ analysis – from $1,900/month Financial improvement through throughput focus, not dedicated CFO
Shop Floor Optimization On-site shop assessment and labor optimization – $4,750/month Integrated into Synchronous Flow but not a separate program
Sales Accountability Dedicated Sales Accountability Engagement – $3,750/month Not offered
Valuation & Exit Services Business Valuation Diagnostic – $10,000 + Brokerage Services Not offered
Entry Offer Diagnostic and Valuation Engagement Free 2-week coaching experience (promotional)
Overall Scope Full business system: operations, financials, leadership, processes, and sales Primarily operations and flow

Why Kaplan Consulting Is Often the Better Fit for Stone Fabricators

Need Kaplan Consulting Synchronous Solutions
Fixing bottlenecks across the whole business Full operating system integration Yes, via Synchronous Flow
Increasing shop throughput Dedicated shop-floor optimization Integrated, but not standalone
ERP cleanup & workflow structure Full ERP redesign Not a core offering
Financial clarity and margin growth Outsourced CFO + T$ analysis Limited to throughput metrics
Leadership team alignment Full accountability framework Leadership coaching only
Documented, scalable processes SOP AI + Whale platform Not offered
Sales accountability and revenue growth Dedicated sales program Not offered
Preparing for exit or valuation Diagnostic and brokerage services Not offered
One partner mirroring real stone-shop experience Yes – 30+ years in stone No