Extended contract negotiations caused delays in obtaining raw materials on time. With Proxima, the process was redesigned to completely eliminate this issue.
"The key success factor was our ability to identify and target specific inefficiencies in the procurement contract approval process. We not only reduced lead times and costs but also eliminated production plan failures entirely."
A leading machine-building enterprise faced delays in raw material deliveries due to prolonged contract negotiations. Despite audits and performance tracking, the extended procurement approval process led to a 30% increase in lead times and up to 25% higher process costs — and production plan failures became a recurring issue.
Following process mining and analysis insights, the team focused on reducing errors and wait times during negotiations to streamline the procurement process. Measures targeted the specific approval stages where delays clustered, and process re-design eliminated redundant handoffs between stakeholders.
Results were transformative: the approval process duration was halved, costs were cut by 25–30%, and production plan failures were eliminated entirely. The project successfully optimised procurement for a more efficient and predictable operational environment.
20% faster processing and over €1M in annual financial impact.
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