Case Study

Automotive / Interior

Background

  • Tier 1 Structural Seating Manufacturer — Multiple Facilities
  • Client requested support for supply risk mitigation

Key Business Issues

  • Underfunded manufacturing facilities
  • Poorly designed process
  • New equipment installation
  • New facility launch
  • Challenging OEM / Tier 1 relationship
  • Financially Distressed

Results

Plant 1
  • Stabilized fulfillment
  • Throughput improvements to meet contract
  • Prepared and delivered bank builds enabling asset move to an alternate supplier
  • Moved equipment and relaunch all assets w/in 30 days
Plant 2
  • Hands-on leadership
  • Managing Operations
  • Managing M, P & L
  • Weld and Assembly Layout reconfig
  • Managing Skilled Trades
  • Rebuilding Tooling
  • Rebuilding Assets
  • Equipment Launch

By the Numbers

> $100M
OEM Profit Risk Mitigation
< 30 days
Decontent, Business Transfer, Relaunch < 30 days
< 35% to > 80%
OEE Improvements < 35% to > 80% in 6 months