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.
80%
Projects realized on-time
Transportation, Logistics and Services
Digital & Ai
Logistics and Distribution
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Supply Chain
Sustainability
Transformed Europe's second-largest port into climate-neutral hub while increasing throughput and securing substantial EU funding.
98%
Increase in planning and forecast accuracy
Retail
People and Organization
Supply Chain
Transformed retail operations through Daily Management System and behavioral coaching, achieving 98% forecast accuracy and 99.9% picking reliability.
23%
Potential cost savings identified on key bill of materials components
Automotive and Commercial Vehicles
Cost and Value Engineering
A mid-sized European automotive supplier develop a robust cost model and uncover savings for a high-voltage battery module, strengthening internal alignment and negotiation readiness.
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%.
4x
Enterprise value growth
Private Equity
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Optimized asset portfolio across seven sites, relocating production to Mexico, achieving 4x enterprise value growth.
+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.
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.
+50
Smart Factory projects identified
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Smart Factory
Assessed three pharma plants, prioritized 50 Smart Factory initiatives, achieving 1.4-year payback on first wave.
+50%
TIR rates improvement per year
Food & Beverage
Private Equity
Leadership & Change Management
Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
People and Organization
Harmonized post-merger manufacturing cultures through customized operating system, delivering 40% cost reduction and sustainable capabilities.
-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.
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%.
+44%
Plant throughput increase
Food & Beverage
Private Equity
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Procurement
Supply Chain
Energy infrastructure operator faced aging assets and rising maintenance costs. We implemented reliability-centered maintenance, optimized turnarounds, and enhanced asset management, extending equipment life by 30%.
+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.
6.5%
Mitigation achieved of tax and duty costs on applicable EU revenue
Retail
Supply Chain
Redesigned multi-channel logistics network, mitigating tax penalties while increasing next-day retail service from 15% to 85%.
$7.8M
In annual savings
Life Sciences
Cost and Value Engineering
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Optimized operations and logistics amid declining volumes, delivering $7.8M savings and 20% fixed cost reduction.
$2M
Expected cost savings
Industrial Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Standardized global engineering processes for cooling systems manufacturer, reducing project hours 15-50% across sites.
25%
Reduction in COGS across 10 major product families
Industrial Manufacturing
Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
R&d and Product Profitability
Restructured product development and optimized designs, achieving 25% COGS reduction across ten product families.
73%
Technician efficiency observed on direct tasks
Transportation, Logistics and Services
Digital & Ai
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Diagnosed bus maintenance inefficiencies, deployed Power BI performance dashboard, unlocked 28% productivity improvement worth $8-10M.
+200
Cost-reduction proposals developed across three product families
Industrial Manufacturing
Cost and Value Engineering
R&d and Product Profitability
Engineered cooling systems supplier reduced COGS by 30% through Value Engineering, achieving $30M savings—three times target.
21%
Potential combined EBITDA increase
Consumer Goods and Luxury
Packaging
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Boosted packaging line efficiency through SMED deployment and visual management, achieving 21% EBITDA increase potential.
+5%
Points increase in operating profit within three years
Food & Beverage
Cost and Value Engineering
Operations Strategy and Transformation
R&d and Product Profitability
Dairy manufacturer reversed declining margins through complexity optimization, achieving 5-point operating profit increase within three years.
21%
Increase in electrician productive time
Transportation, Logistics and Services
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Structured planning and daily performance management increased electrician productivity by 21%, achieving over 95% preventive maintenance attainment.
$6M
In annual cost savings, surpassing the $4.3M target
Transportation, Logistics and Services
Cost and Value Engineering
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Rail company slashed costs by $6M and boosted on-time performance through re-engineered operations and cross-functional alignment.
98%
Preventive maintenance compliance
Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
Manufacturing
Operations Strategy and Transformation
People and Organization
Overcame siloed teams and change resistance through integrated maintenance structure, delivering $10M savings and 98% compliance.
Discover measurable outcomes achieved with our clients
See how transformation happens, from boardroom to shop floor
Let’s discuss how we can deliver similar impact for you
