F paper
Mauser Packaging Solutions
Agenda
Executive Summary
Team Organization
Key Stakeholders
Mission and Problem Statement
Goals
SWOT Analysis
Alternatives
Solutions
Outcome
Financial Impact
Recommendations
Conclusion
Executive Summary
Our initial goal was to help lower the cost of Mausers hazardous waste disposal. We came up with multiple different solutions that would cut down the average yearly cost of waste disposal.
Gamechangers found the following:
Mauser Packaging Solutions was paying over $100,000 more in waste removal than other manufacturers.
The hazardous wastewater (containing acetone) can be recycled and reused.
By switching to the new waste removal company & waste recycling company, Mauser Packaging Solutions can save $102,516.
Key Stakeholders
Internal Stakeholders:
The Managers at Mauser Packaging Solutions- Glen Frommer (CEO), Mark Sullivan (General Manager) Jason Hutchison (Plant Manager), & Adam Howard (Production Manager).
External Stakeholders:
Gamechangers- We were responsible for finding them a lower price in hazardous waste removal.
Current waste management company.
Midwest Environmental Services, Inc & Regulated Recyclers.
Mission and Problem Statement
Mission Statement: “To help Mauser Packaging achieve better sustainability with their packaging by saving money. We do this by having the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.”
Problem Statement: Compared to other planets, Mauser Packaging Solution of Mason is paying more than $100,000 in Hazardous waste disposal that is impacting their finances. By fixing the problem, it will help them to be able to investment money elsewhere for the company to meet their commitments, innovations, quality products and passions.
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Company Problem
Mauser is paying $100,000 more in Hazardous waste disposal compared to all other plants
Hazardous Waste
Sludge
Paint booth filters
Solvent Spray
Water-based Paint
Business elements examined
Production line
Organization and Management
History
Products (Steel Drums)
Prices
SWOT Analysis Strengths
Competitive Pricing
Cheaper in price when compared to their competitors
Consistently meet deadlines
Deliver anything customers need, always on time
High Customer Satisfaction
Provide a safe workspace, deliver the highest quality products to customers
Our Goal
No longer spend a higher amount of money compared to other plants
Make an impact that would contribute to the overall success of the company
Lower the costs of hazardous waste disposal for Mauser
Allow them to be able to invest this money into more important areas
Upgrade Equipment
Free up cash flow
Lower prices to become more competitive
Weaknesses
Costs
Wasting money by throwing product away
Currently throwing away 3% of product per month
Efficiency
High areas of down time
Machines need upgraded and maintained properly
Hazardous Waste
Currently spending too much money on waste disposal.
Spending $100,000 more than all other U.S. Mauser plants
Opportunities
Gaining new business
Chance to gain new customers with increased efficiency
Saving money on waste disposal will drive down cost to draw in new customers.
Investment in Company
Potential to bring in new revenue
Investments into different aspects of the company
Threats
Loss of Business to competitors
Need to continuously improve on production, quality and delivery
Quality
Rate of products being thrown away per month
Could be indicating a quality failure resulting in defective products
Key Milestones
Finding a company that offered much lower rates for hazardous waste removal
Discovering a machine that will reclaim the acetone solvent to reuse
Receiving quotes from Midwest Environmental Services
Receiving quote from Regulated Recyclers
Mauser approving our strategy and ideas
new price quotes and new machinery
Handling all paperwork and finalizing the deal with corporate
Business with Company 1 comes to an end
Mauser begins using Midwest Environmental Services for their Hazardous waste removal
New Solvent Reuse machine is incorporated into the production line
Alternatives
Find a way to reduce the quantity of waste that Mauser uses
Mauser has already taken these steps
Find a way for Mauser to dispose of their own hazardous waste
There are many policies and government regulations
Mauser taking their own hazardous waste to a drop-off site
They would need special equipment, vehicles, and manpower
Free hazardous waste disposal
The limit is 220 pounds a month; Mauser exceeds this amount
Final Solution
Mauser to get new hazardous waste new company to dispose of the waste for low cost. It is beneficial for them to implement new machinery in the product line to reclaim some products.
Midwestern Environmental Services offered lower costs
Company 1 had a chance to reprice; did not lower costs
Regulated Recyclers
Offered a solvent reuse system to reclaim acetone
Reduces cost of buying new acetone
Outcome
Choosing a different company to dispose of Mauser’s waste was beneficial
Mauser will not have to provide any additional labor for waste management.
They will focus on their production lines.
There are no major changes to company, just integrating a new way to get rid of waste.
Mauser will save $102, 516 a year
Increases bottom line and frees up cash flow
They are able to invest money into upgrading equipment
They can lower overall costs
Final Recommendations
Work with the new companies.
Discuss the needs of Mauser
Schedule pick-up times
Invest money saved into new equipment
Improve overall quality and costs of steel drums
Cut down on throwing away defective products
Recycle scrapes/defective products
Sell them to a factory that can use them; turn waste into profit
Conclusion
Mauser will be able to produce a better quality of products
Focus more on production line
Mauser will be able to work with new companies and customers
Build professional relationships with them
Maximizing cost efficiencies is the key to long-term success at Mauser