Givaudan Fragrances – Improving Production Efficiency and Cost Management
Introduction
Client Background
Givaudan is a global leader in fragrance and flavor, known for innovation in personal care and fine fragrances, with a strong commitment to sustainability.
Project Goal
Givaudan aimed to optimize production processes, streamline supply chain management, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across quality, supply chain, and production departments.
Project Timeline
— 12 Months/
Research/Discovery
Planning
Execution
Deployment
Testing/Iteration
Challenge
Inefficient production cycles, supply chain issues, & quality control delays impacted overall operations.
- Long cycle times in production, leading to inefficiencies in compounding and production processes.
- Supply chain inefficiencies due to data accuracy issues, packing, and shipping handoffs.
- Quality control delays due to rush emails for raw materials, high rates of expired/rejected inventory, and bottlenecks in decision-making.
Solutions
Strategy
Cannsult used a data-driven approach to optimize Givaudan’s production, supply chain, and quality control, focusing on reducing cycle times, improving material use, and accuracy.
Approach:
- Applied lean manufacturing principles and advanced data analytics to identify inefficiencies.
- Improved raw material management and optimized production layouts for better flow.
- Automated key processes to enhance overall efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Execution:
- Reduced cycle times and equipment idle time, saving $110K, while automating compounding to increase capacity and reduce material waste.
- Improved SAP data accuracy, ensuring raw materials arrived 48 hours early and reducing purchase order cycle time.
- Cut Chromeleon consumable costs by $22K, increased production capacity by 35%, and streamlined quality control to shorten decision-making time.
Results
20%
Reduction in production cycle times, saving $110K and cutting complaints.
48%
Faster raw material arrival, improving supply chain efficiency.
30%
Reduction in rush orders and expired inventory through streamlined quality control.
50%
Increase in sample lab production from material optimization.
35%
Boost in Chromeleon capacity, saving $22K in consumables.
Conclusion
Cannsult’s solutions enabled Givaudan to optimize production, enhance supply chain operations, and improve data accuracy, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency, positioning them to meet future demand and maintain industry leadership.
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