+27%
improvement in EBITDA
Project objective: +25% in EBITDA
Results
Context and challenge
Manufacturing of high-performance alloys, mainly for the aerospace industry. Low shop-floor productivity, poor planning and scheduling and the lack of a solid S&OP caused a backlog of delays and a drop in new orders and profitability. Critical operational management tools were not in place, and Sales needed instruments to drive volume and margin.
Approach and impact
Planning and performance
A lean planning and scheduling process aligned with the budget; structured weekly performance meetings, breaking silos; short-interval controls in the workflow.
S&OP and Sales
A solid monthly S&OP to synchronize areas and buy the right raw materials, at the right time and at the lowest cost; a Commercial Management System to sustain new orders and margin.
Management and organization
Visual management on the shop floor to capture deviations and display KPIs; a simplified organizational structure with clear roles; preventive maintenance routines to reduce costs and downtime.
*Selected project result. Gains vary depending on context, maturity and scope.