Case Study
Rapid business restructuring of globally leading automotive supplier on the brink of bankruptcy
Client situation
Globally leading manufacturer of machinery for automobile production client was on the edge of bankruptcy, which led to liquidity crisis coupled with highly limited credit lines – banks demanded immediate restructuring
Project approach
SDI led union negotiations to release 30-40% of labor FTE count (incl. difficult countries, such as France), identified loss drivers at past projects, and implemented a project valuation & selection tool based on 5-year project data
Outcome
SDI’s restructuring help provided immediate impact on company’s liquidity, enabled return to profitability, and ensured long-term growth – stock price increased by 150% over the 24-month period following the project