Capex Optimization

Turn capital expenditure into a strategic advantage. EFESO helps you optimize CapEx with structured cost management, lifecycle analysis and data-driven frameworks that improve ROI, cash flow and long-term value creation.

Keeping Capex Under Control

Capital expenditure (Capex) is essential for growth – but it’s also a major source of risk, waste and complexity. Investment decisions are often delayed, disconnected from business goals or made without a full view of lifecycle value and cash flow impacts. Without structured CapEx planning and cost control, organizations face budget overruns, fragmented prioritization and reduced return on investment.

The pressure intensifies as industries navigate supply chain constraints, sustainability demands and greater scrutiny on CapEx vs OpEx trade-offs. EFESO helps organizations overcome these challenges with proven CapEx optimization consulting. We align your capital allocation with strategic objectives, improve decision cycles and maximize the value of every investment – making CapEx a performance engine, not a liability.

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Oliver Briegel

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Real Results Achieved with our Clients

+50%

Increase in CapEx savings

+40%

Increase in CO2 reduction

25%

Optimization of return on capital employed (ROCE)

A Tailored and Pragmatic Approach that Fits your Reality

Our CapEx optimization approach covers the full capital investment lifecycle – from strategy and governance to execution and tracking. EFESO combines lifecycle KPIs, capital expenditure analysis, and S&OP alignment to deliver smarter planning and streamlined approvals.

We help reduce cost inefficiencies, integrate cash flow analysis into investment decisions, and improve resource allocation between CapEx vs OpEx. Our data-driven models support more accurate forecasting, faster execution, and measurable value delivery. Our experts guide implementation with hands-on support from project scoping through to realization, ensuring seamless execution and lasting impact.

The CapEx Impact Report

EFESO Management Consultants presents its inaugural CapEx Impact Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of how capital expenditure influences business strategies and outcomes across various industries.

An in-depth survey of 200 industry leaders, including C-levels and Senior Executives in Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering from diverse sectors globally. Our aim was to gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with CapEx management optimization in today’s dynamic business environment.

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Capex Optimization Client Results

Explore Business cases & Client Results

Automotive and Commercial Vehicles

End-to-End Profitability Program for Global Automotive Supplier

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.

Aerospace & Defense

From Complexity to Clarity in Real Estate

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.

Aerospace & Defense

Accelerating Digital Transformation in a Global Aerospace and Defense Leader

Aerospace corporation faced fragmented digital infrastructure across divisions. We launched enterprise-wide transformation, integrated systems, and drove operational excellence, reducing operational costs by 10%.

The EFESO Touch

What makes EFESO different? We go beyond project prioritization. We transform how you manage capital investments end to end. Our team works closely with finance, operations and engineering functions to embed CapEx governance, accelerate approvals and track results in real time. We combine strategic insight with operational know-how to maximize investment impact while reducing complexity and risk – ensuring your capex portfolio delivers what truly matters.

With decades of experience in industrial performance and transformation, we bring structured decision frameworks, advanced scenario modeling and deep cross-functional alignment to every capital investment challenge. We guide your entire capex journey – from strategic planning and governance to execution and ROI tracking – to deliver practical, scalable solutions that enhance transparency, accelerate returns and create long-term value.