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.
-18%
GHG emissions reduction by 2025
Chemicals
Sustainability
Accelerated GHG reduction roadmap for chemical manufacturer targeting climate neutrality, delivering 18% emissions cut by 2025.
-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%.
+40%
Identified growth potential
Life Sciences
Operations Strategy and Transformation
R&d and Product Profitability
Developed comprehensive five-year business plan for European CRO, identifying 40% growth potential through strategic positioning.
+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.
€11.4M
Annual savings achieved
Consumer Goods and Luxury
Supply Chain
Redesigned distribution network from centralized to decentralized model, delivering €11.4M savings and improved service reliability.
€7M
Loss elimination delivered
Chemicals
Supply Chain
Holistic Total Cost of Ownership approach across inbound supply chain delivers €7M loss elimination through 19 targeted projects.
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.
€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.
-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.
~$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.
$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%.
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