Walking Tour in Epta

As of 2011 Bonfiglioli Consulting led Epta in a LeanWorld Class® perspective review of the Job order management processes in the Technical-Commercial area.

The project, initially conducted successfully in the Brand Updating department (customization of refrigeration units), was then extended to the Pack Operations department (design and production of refrigeration units).
Since that time, the cultural change triggered, enabled the creation of an environment capable of autonomously and sustainably generating projects and activities to support the growth and competitiveness of the group.

Main activities carried out

• Simplifying processes and focusing resources on value activities
• Implementation of Visual Management systems for finite capacity planning and shared management of quotations and orders
• Introduction of parametric quotation systems for requirements and standardized specification check-lists for order acquisition
• Design and Implementation of indicator dashboards to monitor process performance
• Creating a culture of Continuous Improvement: the company continues to improve and pursue excellence in an autonomous and sustainable manner.

Main achievements at the end of the projects

• Increased productivity
  - Brand Updating: +36%
  - Pack Operations: +50%
• Reducing Lead Time of Quotes (RFQs) and Orders in Brand Updating.
  - Estimates (RFQ): 4W to 1-2W
  - Orders: 7-8W to 4-6W

The Walking Tour is free of charge and is aimed at entrepreneurs and managers, a maximum of two participants per company are allowed. To register, fill out the online form by March 6, 2019; the company reserves the right to confirm registration.

EPTA - Multinational group specializing in the commercial refrigeration, operates globally through its brands Costan (1946), Bonnet Névé (1930), George Barker (1928), Eurocryor (1991), Misa (1969), Iarp (1983) e Knudsen Køling (1961).
Epta positions itself, in the domestic and international markets as a partner capable of Produce and market complete refrigeration systems, through the integration of specific product lines such as: Conventional, positive vertical and semi-vertical, negative vertical and horizontal semi-vertical refrigeration counters, built-in group counters (Plug-in), medium and large power plants and cold storage.