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Reducing Maturation Losses in Tequila Production

A tequila production facility sought to reduce waste within its maturation process while achieving results within a short timeframe. The operation faced process complexity, equipment challenges, and the need to improve maturation performance for the Reposado category.

Industry: Food & Beverage

Service: Manufacturing

Service: Operational Excellence

Service: Operations Strategy and Transformation

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Our Client

A leading spirits producer sought to reduce product losses occurring during the maturation process of one of its premium aged products. Operating a large-scale, continuous production environment with stringent quality standards, the organization faced excessive maturation losses, inconsistent measurement practices, aging equipment, and extended maturation periods that were negatively impacting profitability and operational performance. 

EFESO provided exceptional support throughout the project, combining deep expertise in TPM, industrial operations, team development, and project management. Their collaborative approach and commitment to results were instrumental in achieving our objectives.

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The Challenge

The client sought to significantly reduce maturation losses in its Reposado tequila production process while maintaining product quality and meeting strict maturation requirements. 

The site faced several challenges: 

  • Excessive maturation losses impacting profitability 
  • Inconsistent measurement and tracking practices 
  • Aging equipment affecting process performance 
  • Barrel inventory management issues 
  • Extended maturation times beyond established standards 
  • Need for rapid results without disrupting production

Real Results Achieved Together

EFESO partnered with the site team to implement a structured operational excellence program focused on reducing maturation losses and standardizing critical processes. 

$1M

Annualized savings

59%

Reduction in maturation losses

Transformation Impact

  • Reduced Reposado maturation losses from 5.8% to 2.4% 
  • Improved process stability and consistency 
  • Enhanced equipment reliability
  • Standardized measurement systems across maturation operations 
  • Increased workforce capability and process ownership 
  • Established sustainable loss-control practices
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Our Approach

Restore Critical Equipment Performance 

  • Conducted targeted restoration of critical maturation equipment 
  • Re-established basic operating conditions to improve process stability 

Standardize Processes and Measurements 

  • Standardized measurement methods across maturation and Blanco 100% operations 
  • Implemented controls across the 4Ms: 
  • Method 
  • Manpower 
  • Machine 
  • Measurement 

Apply Structured Problem Solving 

  • Utilized disciplined TPM and continuous improvement methodologies 
  • Identified and eliminated key sources of product loss 
  • Established sustainable process controls 

Build Team Capability 

  • Delivered training and awareness sessions across all operational levels 
  • Increased understanding of how daily activities impact overall maturation losses 

Optimize Maturation Practices 

  • Strategically relocated barrel lots 
  • Eliminated unnecessary maturation extensions for the Reposado category 
  • Improved adherence to maturation standards

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