Nine projects. One standard.
Start-ups in emerging markets, turnarounds, relocations and lean programmes: every case study shows the starting point, methods, stakeholders and result. Out of discretion we do not name clients – only industry, region and figures.
Start-up & plant construction
Start-up in an emerging market
Automotive supplier, Mexico
On time and on quality to ramp-up: building a supplier plant in Mexico despite infrastructure, raw material and supplier problems.
- Result
- SOP on time, scrap ≤ 2.5 %
- Duration
- 18 months
Lean & cost
Quality and delivery dates under control
Medical device manufacturer, Switzerland
- Result
- Scrap ≤ 1 %, 95 % on-time delivery, 7 % cost reduction
- Duration
- 12 months
Start-up & plant construction
From greenfield to series in 18 months
Textile producer, Eastern Europe
- Result
- Launch after 18 months, defect rate ≤ 3.5 %
- Duration
- 2 years
Turnaround
From bankruptcy back to the world's top
Machinery manufacturer, Europe
- Result
- 3 % EBIT after 1 year, 8 % EBIT after 2 years
- Duration
- 24 months
Interim management
A textile giant struggles with details
Textile group, Mexico
- Result
- Production costs reduced by 5 %, 2 new developments
- Duration
- 12 months
Lean & cost
Premium equipment globally competitive
Plant engineering company, Germany
- Result
- Cost reduction potential of 15 (±2) %
- Duration
- 6 months
Interim management
From patriarchal leadership to a modern structure
Safety equipment manufacturer, Germany
- Result
- Modern leadership structure, QMS and KPI controlling established
- Duration
- Interim mandate
Production relocation
Production relocation without supply interruption
Large-format digital printing company, Germany
- Result
- On-time ramp-up with an optimal flow of goods
- Duration
- 2 months
All projects are presented anonymously.