Performance Management Solutions

Process Management in the Printing Industry

The client was a leading UK printer and converter of plastic film, producing a range of complex plastic bags supplying various markets such as the food manufacturing and consumer goods markets.

Identifying the Need

The organisation had been able to identify a trend towards increased customer demand but needed to be able to fulfill this demand profitably and without major investment. The solution to achieving this profitable market growth depended upon increasing printing capacity.

Process Management Project

A process management project was implemented and the key drivers of volume and length of print set-up identified. A complex analysis followed which led to a reduction in the average set-up time per job and an increase in actual print speeds to the fastest proven level.

Key Deliverables

An increase of 20% capacity was realised which was equivalent to the company of purchasing a new printing machine. The increase in market share was achieved, alongside a reduction in unit costs which led to an overall increase in profit contribution of £2.4 million per annum.