Standard Processes Increase Output
The Challenge
The company reached out when their on-time delivery rate had dropped to 60% at one of their plants. They needed to ramp up their ability to consistently meet the growing demand for their parts and knew DB&A would deliver results.
About the Client
A leading manufacturer of a technologically advanced air suspension system for trailers experienced a rapid increase in demand. This spike in demand was causing them to fall short of their mission to deliver timely and cost-effective ride solutions to the global commercial transportation industry.
Financial Results Snapshot
DB&A Guarantee
- Proposed Project Cost: $1,937,000
- Guaranteed Savings Rate: $5,811,000
- Guaranteed ROI: 3:1
DB&A Delivered
- Actual Project Cost: $1,937,000
- Annualized Savings Rate: $15,017,236
- ROI: 7.8:1
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