Accomplishing turnaround and long-term viability through value stream analysis in the printing industry

Initial situation

A major provider of gravure printing solutions urgently needed to return to profitability
The printing industry was undergoing profound change due to digitalization, increasing energy and personnel costs, and growing sustainability requirements
A generational change had recently taken place in management, EBT was clearly negative, and banks were threatening to halt investments
The goal was to stabilize the company in the short and long term by increasing process efficiency and adopting a future-proof management style

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Utilization of printing equipment achieved

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Turnaround achieved and return to profitability accomplished

Leadership

Geared towards the future

Understand vision and objectives - "Back to former strength"
Select relevant processes and conduct a value stream week
Identify time wasted in the current process, derive measures, and implement them
Switch from manual to digital production planning, make utilization visible in real time, and create action options
Make decisions in a timely manner with the direct involvement of key personnel
Establish a new leadership model, consistently applying the Lean approach, and fully involving all stakeholders

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