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.
$35M
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 $35M in sustained savings.
+25
Business cases initially identified
Consumer Goods and Luxury
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Design and implementation of a 10-year strategy targeting 4% annual growth for a world-leading luxury group, focused on aligning operations.
-10%
Reduction in total headcount in support functions
Chemicals
High Performance Organization
Leadership & Change Management
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Redesigned global support functions through activity rationalization and blueprint organization design, achieving 10% headcount reduction.
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 $58M+ in annualized benefits and developing a sustainable transformation infrastructure.
+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.
$18M
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 $18M savings and 10% service improvement.
Consumer Goods and Luxury
Digital & Ai
Industrial Strategy, Operating Model & Transformation
Leadership & Change Management
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Supply Chain
Rapid expansion strained jewelry supply chain. Comprehensive planning framework established. Enabled sustainable growth for 30,000+ employees globally.
€6M
Annual cost savings achieved
Chemicals
Private Equity
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Chemical company restructured operations post-Chapter 11, implementing organizational redesign and maintenance excellence, achieving $7M annual savings.
-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%
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 $8 billion in asset decisions.
88
Improvement projects launched
Packaging
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Sustainability
Food packaging leader deploys 88 project teams, achieving $6 million in savings and significant carbon reduction.
$3B
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.
2X
Profit in 18 months
Food & Beverage
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Supply Chain
Food manufacturer doubled profits from £45M to £90M through 16-site operational transformation and capability building.
+30%
Productivity improvement
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Procurement
R&d and Product Profitability
Transformed seven manufacturing facilities across three countries, achieving 30% productivity gains and 45% faster innovation.
$290M+
Annualized Benefits
Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
Logistics and Distribution
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Supply Chain
A downstream refining company improved performance across six sites, delivering over $330M in EBITA through coordinated improvements in maintenance, contractor management, capital deployment, and operational standardization.
0
Paper remaining in PCS routines
Life Sciences
Digital & Ai
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
A global cosmetics manufacturer sought to digitalize the Performance Control System used in its distribution centers, replacing paper-based boards that slowed communication and limited operator involvement.
$117M
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.
$5M
Cost savings identified
Life Sciences
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Supply Chain
Redesigned manufacturing organization across seven functions using Fit-to-Win methodology, delivering $5M savings beyond 10% target.
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%.
$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.
$10M
Total benefits over 3 years
Consumer Goods and Luxury
Retail
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Strategy
Transformed fragmented coffee supply chain across 30 countries, delivering $10M benefits through integrated operations.
Aerospace & Defense
Cost and Value Engineering
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Reduced military aircraft lifecycle costs by over 10% through design-to-cost analysis and supplier collaboration.
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%
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%.
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