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.
+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.
€100M
Savings realized
Life Sciences
Cost and Value Engineering
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Supply Chain
Aligned pharmaceutical manufacturing footprint with 2030 growth targets, delivering €100M savings and 15% CapEx reduction.
15%
Improvement in delivery performance (OTIF)
Resources Mining and Processing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Supply Chain
Sustainability
EFESO supported KME Group in integrating Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) with its broader supply chain, driving strategic alignment, improving delivery performance by 15%, and reducing metal stock by 33%, resulting in a €100 million financial impact.
+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.
+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%.
€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.
-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%.
~$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%.
-10%
CapEx reduction for new buildings
Aerospace & Defense
Cost and Value Engineering
Digital & Ai
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Sustainability
Global aerospace manufacturer struggled with 180-site real estate complexity. We established centralized intelligence service, data-driven governance, and sustainability tracking, guiding €7 billion in asset decisions.
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.
+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.
$10M
Fixed cost reduction (first year)
Chemicals
Private Equity
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Petrochemical manufacturer needed operational excellence across multiple plants. We standardized best practices, implemented digital solutions, and optimized energy usage, reducing operating costs by 15%.
5K x
Revenue growth in less than a decade
Automotive and Commercial Vehicles
Digital & Ai
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Battery manufacturer needed rapid global scaling while maintaining quality. We implemented lean production, digital integration, and workforce development, supporting expansion to €60B market valuation.
Up to 50%
Process efficiency improvement
Industrial Manufacturing
Digital & Ai
End-to-end Transformation Digitalization
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Procurement
Construction equipment manufacturer required production efficiency transformation. We optimized assembly processes, implemented lean manufacturing, and enhanced supply chain coordination, increasing productivity by 30%.
-45%
Reduction in maintenance backlog
Transportation, Logistics and Services
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Metropolitan transit authority needed reliability improvement and cost optimization. We enhanced maintenance programs, optimized scheduling, and improved asset utilization, achieving 98% service availability.
-81%
Reduction in breakdowns
Food & Beverage
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Wine producer struggled with quality consistency and rising costs. We implemented Total Productive Maintenance, optimized production flow, and enhanced quality systems, achieving 81% OEE improvement.
€7M
Annual EBIT improvement
Transportation, Logistics and Services
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Supply Chain
Logistics provider needed warehouse optimization and service improvement. We redesigned warehouse layouts, implemented automation, and enhanced picking processes, increasing throughput by 35%.
-42%
Reduction in labor costs
Aerospace & Defense
Digital & Ai
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Defense conglomerate needed to unify 25 acquired companies. We harmonized operations, implemented digital transformation, and established OpEx 4.0, achieving 42% labor reduction and 53% productivity gain.
10-12%
Reduction in overall system costs
Industrial Manufacturing
Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Industrial cooling systems provider faced operational complexity post-acquisition. We integrated operations, standardized processes, and optimized production planning, improving delivery performance by 45%.
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