Cost Reduction Program (CRP)
for Eltek, a global electric power conversion specialist, to reduce the cost base by optimizing interfaces between engineering, operations, and sales. The systematic application of Lean principles created flow along the value chain, from quote to design to production. Implementing performance management allowed dynamic prioritization, driving down idle times, cycle times, lead times, defect rates, and costs. The focused improvement program reduced portfolio complexity by 35% (custom vs standard), increased on-time delivery by 18 percentage points and added €20 million savings to the bottom line.
Facts & Figures
- Industry: Electronics
- Revenue: €500 million
- Employees: 2,000
- Scope: E2E Value Chain
- Locations: BR, CN, NO, SK, US
- Engagement: 2 years
- Support: 120 days
- Role: Consulting
- Savings: €20 million
Client Feedback
"I like the operational and hands-on approach and focus on performance improvement. Lean thinking is a strong 'plus' given our challanges."
"You have thick skin which is needed with us. Well done!!!!"
"Straight forward and honest in feedback. To the point and challenging the established way. I appreciate your approach, knowhow and engagement. "
"Clearly Leanmap have found ways to improve the company. I am a big fan of ensuring this approach is applied to all major sites."
"Lean audits of our factories is both a very good overview for management and a good working tool for each single manufacturing site. It challenges and measures, but also gives us valuable inputs and suggestions."
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