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
5% Increase in Profitability on Average
20% Average Lead Time Reduction
25% Average Client Throughput Improvement
View Some of Our Work in These Case Studies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.