25%
Inventory reduction
In-Vitro Diagnostics Developer Optimizes Operations
Industry: Life Sciences
Service: Manufacturing
Service: Operations Strategy and Transformation
Service: People and Organization
Our Client
A diagnostic healthcare solutions company specializing in rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tests recently acquired a non-infectious and autoimmune disease detection business.
The Challenge
To accelerate product innovation and drive growth, the parent company needed to resolve these key challenges:
- Lack of structured planning and scheduling processes aligned with industry best practices.
- Inefficient workforce management and outdated job descriptions.
- Absence of accountability systems for performance tracking.
- No standardized production planning or forecasting models.
- Underutilized workforce with skill levels below industry standards.
- Leadership team with limited experience in formal business procedures and performance management.
Real Results Achieved Together
EFESO worked closely with the client to implement process standardization, workforce optimization, and performance management.
17%
Productivity increase
Transformation Impact
- Incremental scrap reduction benefits
- Established a continuous improvement (CI) mindset
- Developed new core competencies and a scalable platform for growth
- Strengthened enterprise-wide integration
Our Approach
EFESO worked closely with the client to establish fast, flexible, and scalable operational processes within the acquired company’s operations by focusing on key areas:
Planning & Scheduling Optimization
- Established forecasting models that linked financial planning with operational requirements.
- Implemented a long-range production planning process to improve resource allocation.
- Developed a Master Production Schedule (MPS) with weekly review meetings to track production vs. forecast.
Workforce & Productivity Enhancement
- Developed workflow balancing and productivity standards.
- Introduced visual controls for improved operational transparency.
- Designed a staffing model leveraging temporary employees and updated job descriptions to reflect required skills.
Accountability & Performance Management
- Deployed a structured accountability system, including:
- Defined roles and responsibilities.
- Implemented performance metrics.
- Created a sustainability process to maintain long-term improvements.
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