We combine deep industrial expertise with private equity insight to drive real results. We future-proof your business with concrete, tailored and impactful consulting services. Industry: Chemicals Service: Manufacturing Service: People and Organization This global specialty chemical and performance materials company operates several distinct business units. With a century-long history of acquisitions, the company maintains operations across all continents through diverse manufacturing facilities that range in size and technological complexity. +10K Disparate work processes – Operations varied significantly between businesses, countries and even units within larger sites. No standard organizational model existed to define consistent roles and responsibilities, making it difficult to justify costs and achieve uniformity in leadership structures Aging workforce and knowledge loss – Rising attrition, particularly in the United States where retirement structures had changed, led to long-term employees departing without documenting their expertise. This institutional knowledge gap threatened business continuity and operational excellence Acquisition complexity – Multiple acquisitions over the company’s long history resulted in increased operational complexity. Different plants operated with inconsistent management structures – some with very lean management and others with many layers, creating inefficiencies across the globe Real Results Achieved Together $25M 15% Transformation Impact Our Approach EFESO worked closely with the client’s global leadership team to develop and implement standard work, supported by robust change management. The engagement began with an assessment focusing on operations, maintenance, reliability, quality and process improvement. Working through collaborative workshops with representatives from twelve sites, teams built a comprehensive standard work process framework that could be adapted to accommodate different business arms and site-specific nuances. The approach included developing streamlined, role-based organizational models that de-layered structures while providing clear responsibilities and accountability. Implementation involved a train-the-trainer model, providing detailed training to selected individuals who then cascaded knowledge throughout their sites. This included exercises to identify gaps in current processes and develop operational transformation plans. Teams created extensive training documentation including PowerPoint presentations, one-point lessons and gallery walks, ensuring comprehensive knowledge transfer. A program management office provided oversight and governance to implement the new ways of working across multiple global sites. Related Services Facing Similar Operational Standardization Challenges? Struggling with inconsistent processes across multiple sites and regions Seeking to capture institutional knowledge before workforce transitions Ready to transform complexity into standardized operational excellence Chemicals $1.8M $2.5M Annualized savings Food & Beverage 61% Food & Beverage $1M $8.5M 78% Food & Beverage $50M How we Help