Discover how EFESO works side by side with clients across industries to achieve measurable, lasting impact. Each story captures the challenges our clients faced, the actions we took together – from boardroom to shop floor – and the tangible operational and financial results delivered.
+€40M
Savings delivered
Packaging
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Sustainability
Deployed global OpEx program across 25 plants, standardizing waste reduction practices to deliver €40M savings and 4.5M tons CO₂ reduction.
20-25%
Efficiency gain on FTEs
Chemicals
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
A global specialty chemicals leader harmonized maintenance across 17 major sites, achieving €50M+ in annualized benefits and developing a sustainable transformation infrastructure.
€67M
annual benefits achieved
Chemicals
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Integrated two heritage organizations through customized production system across 12 chemical sites, delivering €67M annual benefits.
€15.5M
Savings delivered (OpEx + right sizing)
Retail
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Supply Chain
Transformed industrial supply chain through lean operations and product simplification, delivering €15.5M savings and 10% service improvement.
33 - 55%
Loss reduction
Chemicals
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Assessed maintenance and reliability gaps at PVC producer's sites, delivering detailed improvement roadmap achieving 30-55% loss reduction.
20%
Growth achieved without new investments
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Pharmaceutical manufacturer optimized three-factory footprint, postponing €300M investment while achieving 20% growth through strategic operations transformation.
+30%
Productivity increase through cycle time reduction
Automotive and Commercial Vehicles
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Eliminated EV battery component press bottleneck through scientific process optimization, achieving 30% productivity gain and enabling future volume growth.
-60%
Reduction in lead time
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Supply Chain
Streamlined biotechnology contract manufacturing operations, reducing 18-24 month lead times by 60% and inventory by 45%.
+15%
OEE increase
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Deployed World Class Manufacturing pilot across cosmetics plants, driving OEE from 55% to 70% through standardization.
100%
Problem eradication and stable reactor operation restored
Chemicals
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Urea reactor failures slashed output by 50%. PM analysis traced root cause to upstream pump lubricant. Restored stable high performance.
€90M
in Opportunities identified during the program
Chemicals
Manufacturing
People and Organization
A global chemical company launched a joint performance improvement initiative with EFESO across twelve plants on four continents. Significant improvements in cost drivers and margins were achieved.
+17%
Output increase possibility identified
Aerospace & Defense
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Aerospace manufacturer increased aircraft assembly capacity 17% through operational optimization, achieving 4.2-hour takt time sustainably.
<2
Years average ROI for identified digital initiatives
Food & Beverage
Digital & Ai
Manufacturing
A leading premium chocolate manufacturer partnered with EFESO to define and implement a comprehensive digitalization strategy across five global plants.
+20%
Production capacity
Packaging
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Building operational excellence at a major sawmill in Sweden, increasing production capacity by 20% and reducing accidents by 75%.
-15%
Reduction in indirect purchasing costs
Automotive and Commercial Vehicles
Private Equity
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Procurement
Transactions and Turnaround
Industrial machinery manufacturer faced complexity in custom equipment production. We implemented modular design principles, standardized components, and optimized project management, reducing lead times by 40%.
€2.7B
Total savings achieved
Automotive and Commercial Vehicles
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Procurement
Product Profitability
R&d and Product Development
R&d and Product Profitability
Automotive supplier needed profitability improvement for complex drive components. We established end-to-end value optimization, supplier collaboration, and cost engineering, improving margins across entire value chain.
8-10%
Transformation cost reduction achieved
Aerospace & Defense
Cost and Value Engineering
Digital & Ai
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Procurement
Aerospace corporation faced fragmented digital infrastructure across divisions. We launched enterprise-wide transformation, integrated systems, and drove operational excellence, reducing operational costs by 10%.
-17%
Lead time reduction
Industrial Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Procurement
Supply Chain
Packaging machinery group needed lead time and inventory optimization. We conducted comprehensive value stream analysis, identified bottlenecks, and developed transformation roadmap, targeting 40% reduction potential.
~$30M
Total value improvement identified
Food & Beverage
Private Equity
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Procurement
Transactions and Turnaround
Food ingredients supplier required rapid turnaround after quality issues. We stabilized operations, rebuilt quality systems, and restored customer confidence, returning to full production within 6 months.
20%
Fabric and metal scrap reduction
Industrial Manufacturing
Private Equity
Digital & Ai
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Procurement
Supply Chain
Transactions and Turnaround
Window manufacturer required operational turnaround amid market pressures. We restructured production, implemented lean manufacturing, and optimized supply chain, reducing costs by 30%.
25%
Weight differences between technical solutions
Automotive and Commercial Vehicles
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Product Profitability
R&d and Product Development
R&d and Product Profitability
Luxury automaker sought competitive advantage in EV battery systems. We analyzed technology landscape, optimized costs, and developed innovation roadmap, achieving 22% cost reduction potential.
+25%
Reduction in total inventory
Industrial Manufacturing
Packaging
Cost and Value Engineering
Digital & Ai
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
R&d and Product Profitability
Supply Chain
Following assessment, Coesia required execution of transformation program. We implemented lean processes, optimized inventory management, and reduced lead times, achieving 35% working capital reduction.
$25M
Cost reduction through organizational optimization
Chemicals
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Sustainability
Specialty chemicals leader faced cost and reliability operational challenges. We harmonized processes, implemented enterprise standard work, and optimized operations, delivering $25M in annual savings.
€30M
Recurring annual savings
Automotive and Commercial Vehicles
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Automotive supplier with 21 sites faced declining EBITDA margins. We designed holistic lean transformation, deployed continuous improvement, and aligned global operations, delivering €30M in sustained savings.
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