Practical example
Interim management to stabilize production at a medium-sized foundry
During a challenging period in the company’s history, marked by insolvency and a change in ownership, the primary focus was on stabilizing and optimizing production processes at a medium-sized foundry. The task required effective interim management to stabilize production in the short term and ensure its long-term viability.
Background
The foundry, a supplier to the automotive industry, faced significant organizational, operational, and technological challenges. Outdated machinery, inadequate data collection, and a lack of optimization processes made business operations considerably more difficult.
Specific task
The goal was to stabilize production in the short term while laying the groundwork for long-term optimization. This included ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and labor law requirements, as well as creating transparency regarding production metrics and types of losses.
KBC's Approach
To safeguard production, measures were implemented to ensure safety, order, and cleanliness. A detailed analysis of plant data and production metrics was conducted to identify sources of loss and systematically derive optimization measures.
