About 3P Partners

Built on manufacturing experience. Focused on sustainable improvement.

3P Partners is an operational consulting firm grounded in People, Process, and Product. Founded in 2006, we help quality, operations, and supply chain leaders move from reactive problem solving to durable, predictive performance through hands-on consulting, proprietary methodology, and the Broadview - Warranty AI Platform.

Since 2006
Founded by operators
30+ yrs
Manufacturing leadership
6+
Industries served
Our Story

From reactive problem solving to predictive, proactive, sustainable strategy.

Our journey began with 15 years in Corporate America, gaining broad experience across leadership, operations, problem solving, and organizational change. Over time, we built more than 30 years in manufacturing, where we saw a recurring challenge across sectors: too many organizations were forced to react after problems had already affected quality, performance, or customer satisfaction.

That insight shaped 3P Partners. We founded the company to help manufacturers move beyond reactive problem solving toward more predictive and proactive strategies. Our warranty software, Broadview, was created with technology at its core, designed to identify patterns, improve quality, reduce risk, and support better decisions before issues escalate.

Our consulting approach is equally rooted in practicality. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to address complex business challenges with a people-centered perspective, combining industry knowledge, operational insight, and technology-driven solutions.

"Experience matters in solving complex manufacturing challenges. Technology should be practical and drive measurable business value. Quality must remain central. People are essential to lasting improvement."

Philosophy

The four rights guide our work.

Right things

Focus on what truly drives outcomes.

Right way

Methods that fit the people, process, and context.

Right approaches

Practical, proven, tailored to the situation.

Right leadership

Aligned, accountable, culturally aware.

"We treat customers, partners, and people with respect, integrity, and dignity."

Leadership

A team of hands-on practitioners.

Debra Shumar

Debra Shumar

President & Founder

30+ years in manufacturing and 15 years in Corporate America, leading quality, operations, supplier development, and culture transformation across automotive, industrial, white goods, and healthcare. Author of Mindset Architects.

Carol Maier

Carol Maier

EVP Operations & Healthcare Solutions

Leads operational and healthcare engagements with deep expertise in process improvement, quality systems, regulated environments, and cross-functional leadership.

Denise DeWitt

Denise DeWitt

Director, Client Projects & Resource Acquisition

Coordinates client project delivery and assembles the right consulting talent for each engagement, with hands-on experience in training, operations, and supplier programs.

Industries Served

Practical experience in complex environments.

Automotive
Industrial Manufacturing
Healthcare
White Goods
General Manufacturing
Complex Production

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