Industrials & Infrastructure

Industrial leaders are under constant pressure to deliver growth in the face of volatile supply chains, margin compression, and accelerating technological change. Meeting these challenges requires more than incremental improvement; it demands a fundamental transformation of the operating model. The goal is to create a resilient, high-performance operation—a Real-Time Enterprise—where data-driven decisions happen faster and financial impact is assured. 

At SSA & Co., we engineer this transformation from the inside out. We don’t just advise; we partner with clients to rewire their operational core, embedding digital intelligence and Lean discipline to unlock value. We start with the P&L, not the technology, to ensure every initiative delivers measurable improvements in throughput, cost, and cash flow. 

Capacity & Throughput Enhancement for Ambitious Growth 

We help clients produce more with the assets they already own. By systematically identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, we unlock hidden factory potential, stabilizing flow and increasing output. The result is higher OEE, shorter cycle times, and significant capacity gains that can defer or eliminate the need for major capital expenditures. 

• OEE Uplift & Bottleneck Removal: We use line balancing, quick changeover (SMED), and constraint-based planning to increase throughput and first-pass yield 

• Asset Reliability & Maintenance: We implement predictive maintenance and operator-led care programs to increase uptime, reduce unplanned stops, and lower maintenance costs 

• Quality Systems: We strengthen quality controls and supplier development to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints, preventing costly line disruptions 

Cost Optimization Through Digital Lean 

We build durable margin expansion by systematically removing waste. Applying proven Lean principles augmented by digital tools, we target the key drivers of conversion cost, external spend, and logistics. We then lock in these gains with standardized work and optimized planning parameters to deliver structurally lower unit costs. 

• Lean Operations: We implement tiered daily management, visual controls, and cell design to improve labor productivity and create a steadier, more predictable flow 

• Distribution & Logistics: Through network design, routing optimization, and cost-to-serve analytics, we reduce freight and expedite spend by 10–30% 

• Value Engineering: We use should-cost modeling and complexity reduction to redesign products for manufacturability, delivering material cost savings without sacrificing performance 

Operational Excellence to Drive Cash Flow Velocity & ROIC 

We release cash and improve returns by instilling excellence across the entire operation. By refining inventory policies, accelerating the order-to-cash cycle, and maximizing asset utilization, we shorten the cash conversion cycle and improve ROIC while protecting service levels. 

• Inventory Optimization: We apply advanced segmentation and reset planning parameters to reduce working capital, shorten lead times, and minimize stockouts 

• Order-to-Cash Acceleration: We redesign processes from order entry to collections, optimizing terms and automating billing to improve DSO/DPO metrics and reduce bad debt 

• Asset & Network Utilization: We improve equipment uptime and align network footprints to ensure every asset is generating maximum return 

Improving the Operating Model: Aligning Ambition, Assets, and Capabilities 

We ensure a company’s operational reality can deliver on its strategic ambition. We work with leaders to transform the entire operating model—designing optimized footprints, clarifying roles and governance, installing a rigorous performance cadence, and providing hands-on support to ensure the structure can deliver sustained EBITDA lift. 

• Network & Supply Chain Design: We redesign physical footprints, material flows, and make/buy strategies to build more resilient, cost-effective supply networks 

• Transaction Support (M&A): From operational due diligence to 100-day value capture planning and IMO execution, we ensure faster, lower-risk integrations that deliver rapid synergy capture 

• Capital Project Management: We provide rigorous governance, readiness playbooks, and risk management to ensure major capital projects are delivered on time, on budget, and achieve a higher ROI 

Lead the Journey to Your Real-Time Enterprise 

We build the connected, data-driven operations that define the future of manufacturing. By implementing real-time control layers, digital work instructions, and predictive analytics, we provide a single source of truth across the supply chain. This enables faster detection-to-correction, fewer firefights, and a more stable, predictable, and profitable enterprise. 

• Control Tower℠ & Performance Management: We implement cross-functional control towers with real-time KPIs and automated alerts, integrated with daily management routines for clear accountability. 

• Digital Operations: We connect the workforce with digital work instructions and leverage IoT sensors for predictive maintenance, increasing uptime and improving safety and quality. 

• Enterprise Systems Enablement: We help select, design, and implement the core ERP, MES, and WMS systems that serve as the foundation for digital operations and advanced analytics. 

At SSA & Co., we turn industrial ambition into financial impact, building resilient, high-performance operations that deliver a lasting competitive advantage.