Realizing turnaround and future-proofing through value stream mapping in the printing industry

Initial situation

The customer is a major provider of gravure printing solutions and urgently needed to return to profitability
The printing industry was characterized by serious change due to digitalization, rising costs for energy and personnel, and growing demands for sustainability
There had recently been a generational change in management, EBT was clearly negative and an investment stop by the banks was imminent
The company should be stabilized in the short and long term by increasing efficiency in the processes and through a future-proof management style

Capacity utilization of printing systems achieved

0 months

Turnaround and return to the profit zone achieved

Guidance

Focused on the future

Understanding vision and objectives - "Back to old strength"
Select relevant processes and carry out value stream week
Identify time losses in the current process, derive measures and implement them
Convert manual to digital production plan to visualize occupancy in real time and create options for action
Make decisions promptly with the direct involvement of those responsible
Anchoring a new management model, consistently using a lean approach and fully involving all stakeholders

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