Annual savings in raw material procurement
Savings in service expenses
A leading energy provider with operations in the US and Mexico partnered with Sintec Consulting to address inefficiencies in indirect spend management, manual operations, and misaligned processes. By conducting a comprehensive maturity diagnosis and process redesign, they significantly enhanced operational efficiency. This transformation led to substantial cost savings, including annual savings in raw material procurement and reductions in service expenses, positioning the company for sustained growth and operational excellence.
“Facing fragmented processes and manual operations, the company struggled with inefficient spend management, impacting decision-making and operational agility”.
The company faced critical challenges related to indirect spend governance and traceability, with a lack of standardized processes, unclear roles and responsibilities, and systems that hindered operational agility. The organization also struggled with a high volume of manual operations, further exacerbating inefficiencies. These issues resulted in delayed decision-making and limited visibility into spending patterns, making it difficult to optimize procurement and supply chain operations effectively.
The company partnered with Sintec Consulting to address critical inefficiencies in spend management, process alignment, and operational agility. By leveraging expert analysis and technology, Sintec helped streamline processes, reduce manual operations, and improve overall decision-making and visibility.
The project delivered significant results, with the energy provider achieving potential annual savings of 1-5% in raw material procurement and 10-15% in service expenditures. These improvements were driven by process standardization and data-driven insights, optimizing spend categories and enhancing operational efficiency. The results not only strengthened financial performance but also positioned the company for sustainable growth, with a more agile and responsive procurement strategy in place.