Planning Improves Productivity
The Challenge
The company had a growing backlog and customers became frustrated with the longer lead times. They reached out to DB&A to help decrease production times, increase profitability, reduce overtime, while achieving established sales targets.
About the Client
PPC Flexible Packaging™ is a premier high-quality flexible packaging manufacturer dedicated to providing creative packaging solutions. Their capabilities and speed to market have always been their greatest strengths and they are a trusted leader within consumer and cleanroom markets.
Financial Results Snapshot
DB&A Guarantee
- Proposed Project Cost: $288,800
- Guaranteed Savings Rate: $497,500
- Guaranteed ROI: 1.72:1
DB&A Delivered
- Actual Project Cost: $288,800
- Annualized Savings Rate: $1,165,900
- ROI: 4:1
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