Case Studies

Our team is driven by delivering return on investment. It’s all about achieving results for our clients and transforming North American manufacturing one company at a time.

More than 40 Business Assessments Conducted Annually

More than 40 Business Assessments Conducted Annually

5% Increase in Profitability on Average

5% Increase in Profitability on Average

20% Average Lead Time Reduction

20% Average Lead Time Reduction

25% Average Client Throughput Improvement

25% Average Client Throughput Improvement

View Some of Our Work in These Case Studies

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Strategic Development

Client
$14M specialty automotive tooling and low-volume parts manufacturer

Situation
New CEO wanted to transition the company to a high-volume Tier 1 automotive supplier. HRI was brought in to analyze this strategy and coach and advise the board of directors on the appropriate course of action.


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Association Benchmarking

Client
Large North American die casting association

Situation
Company wants to further the value and benchmarking information it provides to its member base. Desire is for a focus on tactical and operational opportunities for their members to implement.


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Due Diligence Forecasting

Client
Private equity group

Situation
The company owns an injection molder and is looking to purchase another molding facility. The to-be purchased molder has provided the PE group with a revenue forecast lacking in detail/supporting information.


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Design Process Support

Client
$40M automotive moldmaker and automation supplier with operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Situation
Company’s profitability and design productivity was not meeting leaderships expectations for quality and timing of new launches.


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Strategic and Operational Support

Client
$300M automotive injection molder and tooling supplier with operations in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

Situation
Profitability and productivity were underperforming relative to the company’s peer group, and it was struggling with a recent spate of new launches.


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Turnaround Activities

Client
$28M automotive die maker

Situation
Sales had shrunk to $22M over a nine-month period, then further to a run rate of $16M, driving negative profitability and causing wrenching impacts on the business.