In this case study, we explore how a globally leading company in frozen fish processing partnered with Mantec to tackle performance issues at one of its plants. Through detailed analysis and hands-on implementation, the company achieved significant improvements in productivity, waste reduction and planning accuracy — with a financial impact of over €1 million.
Background
The client is a global market leader in the processing of frozen fish blocks, fillets, special cuts, and premium breaded and puff pastry products. With modern production facilities in several countries, the company supplies some of the world’s most quality-conscious customers in Europe and the USA, including major multinational food corporations.
Despite the company’s strong market position, one of its production plants had been underperforming and failed to meet management’s expectations. To address this, Mantec was brought in to analyze operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
Analysis
Mantec conducted a comprehensive analysis involving daily operational studies, core process mapping, interviews, and statistical assessments. The analysis revealed significant potential for improvements in planning, processes, and overall productivity — with clear financial upside.
Implementation
A targeted improvement project was launched under the name “3P” – Planning, Processes & Productivity. The initiative was implemented in close collaboration with supervisors, middle management, and the leadership team, with the goal of building organizational ownership and involvement in the changes.
Key implementation areas included:
Management System
- Design of a tailored management system with KPIs
- New reporting, follow-up and meeting structures
- Clear distribution of roles and responsibilities
Planning
- Development of standard times per product
- Improved resource management
- Enhanced on-time delivery
- New procedures for goods reception
- Cross-plant production planning
Production
- Standard Operating Procedures for start-up and shutdown
- Streamlined changeover times
- Waste reduction through standardization
Technical Department
- Clear definition of roles between production and engineering
- Better personnel resource management
- Structured activity planning
- Preventive maintenance routines
- Optimization of technical procurement
Results
The “3P” project delivered strong results:
- +20% increase in productivity
- –30% reduction in product waste
- Improved realization of the production plan (from 84% to 88%)
- –30% reduction in overtime costs
The overall financial impact totaled €1.1 million in realized savings, delivering an ROI of over 200%.
Is your production site living up to its full potential?
If you’re ready to improve productivity, reduce waste, and achieve measurable financial results, let’s talk. Mantec specializes in hands-on implementation that delivers real impact — not just reports.
Contact us for a free 45-minute consultation:
Denmark – Bent Hansen bent.hansen@mantec.eu & +45 20 91 46 36
Finland – Eero Vuorensola eero.vuorensola@mantec.eu & +358 40 54 45 200
Sweden – Göran Svensson goran.r@mantec.eu & +46 70 631 86 18
Norway – Jan Erick Olsen jeolsen@mantec.eu & +47 922 68682
Other countries – Kjetil Barfelt kjetil.barfelt@mantec.eu & +47 913 13 131
