CATEGORIES: Automotive, Case Study, Customer Satisfaction, Nuclear, Quality, Safety
Stellar Increases Production with Existing Resources
The Challenge
The company was experiencing a large backlog of orders and losing customers to their competition.
About the Client
Stellar Industries, headquartered in Garner, Iowa began in 1990 with the first USA made domestic hydraulic hoist. The company is dedicated to being the preferred supplier of quality hydraulic truck equipment and related accessories worldwide.
Financial Results Snapshot
DB&A Guarantee
- Proposed Project Cost: $1,430,000
- Guaranteed Savings Rate: $4,290,000
- Guaranteed ROI: 3:1
DB&A Delivered
- Actual Project Cost: $1,430,000
- Annualized Savings Rate: $14,000,000
- ROI: 10:1
DB&A helped Stellar Industries find additional capacity and opportunity in their operations.
DB&A helped Stellar Industries find additional capacity and opportunity in their operations.
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