The issue

  • Our client, a manufacturing site for automotive glass had struggled to break-even through four years of plummeting demand
  • The site’s future was in doubt unless it could quickly demonstrate growth in efficiency and competitiveness
  • Cultural resistance to change
  • Strain on production teams

What we did

  • Operational analysis identifying where, why & how greater efficiencies were achievable
  • Designing & managing transformation pilot, measuring effectiveness
  • Prioritised roll-out, training & robust project governance
  • Worked with management to embed leadership skills & capabilities

The results

  • Our work delivered benefits exceeding €10m annualised operating profit & €20m working capital reduction
  • We helped our client become a Group-wide exemplar of best operating practices and re-establish its position as a market leading producer
  • The transfer of crucial capabilities to the local team has enabled sustainable change
  • San Salvo is now a credible, long term engine of growth
  • Our work was awarded “Highly Commended” at the MCA Awards for Change Management in the Private Sector

10m

annualised operating profit

20m

working capital reduction

An award-winning team

Curzon consulting mca finalist 2019

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