Developing an industrial blueprint & driving efficiency in operations.
Case Study
The Client was an International Chemicals Company headquartered in Europe with applications in several industries from Aerospace to Coatings.
50%
Less Expensive than Competitors
4
Global Mid-Sized Consulting Firms short-listed
Challenge
The client’s continued external growth through Mergers & Acquisitions compounded the challenges encountered with the inclusion of additional operating models, which could impact the opportunities for best practice & resource sharing between the manufacturing plants. The client was looking for support to define the principles to optimize the manufacturing and supply chain organizations.
Mandate
Help the client scope the work to be done, prepare the RFP and source 4-5 specialized consulting firms with relevant experience in both Supply Chain and Chemicals. Analyze how a portion of success-based fees could be incorporated.
Results
Consulting Quest Sourced Global Mid Sized Providers with Strong Expertise. The Chosen Provider was 50% Less Expensive than Incumbents and within budget. The Payback was recorded within the same year with recurring efficiency gains 10x the costs.
We selected a medium-sized lean expert over our usual incumbents. And we are getting the same quality for half the cost.
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Case Study
The Client is an International Chemicals Company headquartered in Europe with applications in several industries from Aerospace to Coatings
50%
Less Expensive than Competitors
4
Global Mid-Sized Consulting Firms short-listed
Challenge
The client’s continued external growth through Mergers & Acquisitions compounded the challenges encountered with the inclusion of additional operating models, which could impact the opportunities for best practice & resource sharing between the manufacturing plants. The client was looking for support to define the principles to optimize the manufacturing and supply chain organizations.
Mandate
Help the client scope the work to be done, prepare the RFP and source 4-5 specialized consulting firms with relevant experience in both Supply Chain and Chemicals. Analyze how a portion of success-based fees could be incorporated.
Results
Consulting Quest Sourced Global Mid Sized Providers with Strong Expertise. The Chosen Provider was 50% Less Expensive than Incumbents and within budget. The Payback was recorded within the same year with recurring efficiency gains 10x the costs.
We selected a medium-sized lean expert over our usual incumbents. And we are getting the same quality for half the cost.
Want to…