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      The challenge

      One of the largest Iberian beer companies aimed to identify improvement opportunities across the entire organization and accelerate the implementation of initiatives capable of generating significant operational gains. The goal was clear: enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve critical processes, and unlock value across multiple areas of the business, from production and logistics to energy, procurement, digital and working capital.


      The approach

      Production


      A detailed assessment of industrial line performance was conducted, enabling the identification of inefficiencies and critical points. The intervention included:

      • Increasing overall OEE through a systematic review of losses and constraints
      • Developing and implementing SMED procedures to reduce changeover times and improve line availability.
      • Introducing more structured preventive and corrective maintenance routines to enhance operational reliability.

      These initiatives resulted in a more stable, predictable and efficient production environment. 

      Energy


      The team conducted an in-depth analysis of the energy infrastructure, identifying excessive consumption and improvement opportunities. Key actions included:

      • Reconfiguring the utilities and energy architecture to maximize efficiency
      • Improving boiler performance and monitoring critical operating variables
      • Eliminating compressed-air leaks and reducing consumption across key equipment

      These measures contributed to a significant reduction in energy costs and improved sustainability.


      Procurement


      An integrated spend analysis was carried out, enabling the capture of additional efficiencies without compromising quality. Initiatives included: 

      • Category consolidation and identification of alternative suppliers
      • Adjustments to packaging finishes (e.g., cans), reducing costs without impacting the consumer
      • Portfolio rationalization, removing low-profitability SKUs

      The result was a more strategic, competitive and efficient procurement function.

      Logistics


      End-to-end logistics processes were redesigned with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing costs: 

      • Development of a new logistics hub to improve flows and reduce transportation costs
      • Centralization of transport management to create greater visibility and control
      • Integration of planning and distribution processes to ensure better coordination between factories and markets

      These initiatives strengthened responsiveness and lowered operational costs. 


      Digital


      Fragmentation across tools and platforms was identified. The digital intervention focused on: 

      • Unifying systems used by different teams
      • Integrating platforms and eliminating technological redundancies

      The outcome was a simpler, more integrated operation supported by consistent data.

      Working Capital


      The analysis uncovered several opportunities to release liquidity:

      • Reducing payment terms in specific categories
      • Consolidating and simplifying the invoicing process
      • Reducing overdue collections through new control routines

      These measures generated immediate and sustainable financial impact.



      The results


      • +€12M in EBITDA,

        driven by operational efficiency initiatives. 

      • +€15M in working-capital release,

        strengthening liquidity and financial stability. 

      • 30 initiatives identified,

        prioritized and implemented, ensuring cross-functional transformation and measurable results. 



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