Network/ Footprint Optimization
Consolidating 2 North American Manufacturing Facilities at Global Industrial Products Manufacturer
Created business case and closure plan for consolidation of 2 facilities (located within 6 hours drive) as part of worldwide sourcing strategy. Total COGS, overhead and SG&A cost-savings from the consolidation are estimated at $6MM, while one-time costs are estimated at $8MM. In addition, over 50% of key personnel decided to stay on and move to the other facility.
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Assessing Product Design and Network Simplification Opportunities at Global Environmental Machinery Manufacturer
Analyzed product portfolio and design platforms, manufacturing and engineering facilities, and cost structure to establish cost reduction opportunities at a machinery manufacturer with operations distributed over 13 facilities in 8 countries. Due diligence identified $23-39MM (12-21% of total COGS) in cost savings from standardizing/modularizing product line and executing a low-cost manufacturing strategy, simplifying/consolidating the manufacturing and engineering network, and reducing material, labor, and freight costs.
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Determining Plant Closures and New Asset Placement at Large Consumer Goods Packaging Manufacturer
Formulated plant closure strategy and determined placement for the new printing assets by analyzing capacity, loading, customer logistics, and risks for each affected plant. Developed cost saving and one time cost scenarios. Developed business cases for two plant closures identifying $6.3MM in annual savings. Both closures were announced within weeks of the board's decision after the business cases were presented.
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Capturing Manufacturing and Logistics Cost Savings Opportunities While Maintaining High Customer Service Levels at Premium Baked Goods Manufacturer
Lowered nationwide logistics/transportation costs via reductions in emergency shipments and outsourcing/consolidating of the carrier fleet and warehouses to a single, third-party logistics provider (3PL). Set lowest-cost freight allocation system targets, defined proposal criteria, and created RFQ. Actual savings exceeded projections by 15% in the first year ($6.9MM EBITDA impact), with maintenance of 99+% fill rate.
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