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Energy

MetaExpert Akram Delivers 310 MW War‑Zone Power Plant While Saving Over $2M in Construction Costs

Energy

MetaExpert Akram Builds 800 MW Power Pipeline and Multi‑Million-Dollar Growth for Global Energy Provider

Discover how MetaExpert Akram helped a global energy provider build an 800+ MW pipeline, close strategic deals, and unlock multi-million-dollar growth across the Middle East and surrounding regions.

Energy

Energy Leader Builds $60M Power Generation & Mining Vertical in 12 Months with Global Go-to-Market Strategy

Discover how MetaExpert Akram helped a global energy provider diversify beyond oil & gas, building a $60M power generation and mining vertical in just 12 months through a global go-to-market strategy.

Aerospace & Defense

From Paper to Oracle: MetaExpert Delivers ≥5% Cost Reductions Across Seven Key Functions in Just 90 Days

MetaExpert Kendall Scheer helped Korean Air’s aircraft parts division implement Oracle Discrete Manufacturing—achieving ≥5% cost reduction across seven key functions in just 90 days through expert-led change management and process standardization.

Automotive

Global Manufacturing Division Reduces Costs and Builds Sustainable Supply Chain Playbook Across Three Continents

Discover how MetaExpert Robert helped a global manufacturer stabilize costs, improve delivery, and implement sustainable sourcing playbooks across three continents, achieving lasting ROI.

Automotive

Automotive Manufacturer Reduces Cost of Poor Quality by 40%, Saving $650K Annually and Retaining Critical Production

Discover how a MetaExpert reduced the Cost of Poor Quality by 40%, saving $650,000 annually in an automotive contract manufacturing facility—while retaining and growing production work.

Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Turnaround Achieves $12–15M Monthly Revenue Gains

Discover how a MetaExpert transformed a struggling aerospace supply chain, boosting production by 30% and delivering $12–15M in monthly revenue gains.

Automotive

Automotive Manufacturer Achieves 6% Cost Savings and Streamlined Inventory Through Lean Supply Chain Practices

See how a MetaExpert helped an automotive company achieve 6% cost savings, streamline inventory, and improve supplier reliability through lean practices and supplier-managed replenishment.

Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace Manufacturer Achieves 55% Cost Savings and 30% Inventory Reduction in Three Years

See how a MetaExpert built a supply chain organization from scratch for an aerospace company, delivering $1M+ in year one savings, 55% cost reduction by year three, and 30% less inventory.

Aerospace & Defense

Reduced Expired Material Losses by 90% and Delivered 28–38% Annual ROI in Aerospace & Defense

Discover how a MetaExpert helped an aerospace & defense manufacturer cut $300K in annual expired material losses to under $30K, delivering 28–38% ROI through inventory control, supplier partnerships, and smarter planning.

Aerospace & Defense

Recovering $15M in Penalties and Driving 25% Efficiency Gains in Aerospace Manufacturing

Discover how a MetaExpert helped an aerospace supplier recover $15M by eliminating production delays, improving quality, and boosting efficiency by 25% in just 15 months.

Aerospace & Defense

Supply Chain Transformation Delivers $28M in Annual Savings and Secures $500M Contract Renewal

Learn how an aerospace organization reduced lead times by 35%, saved $28M annually, and secured a $500M defense contract renewal through supply chain optimization and Lean Six Sigma.

Aerospace & Defense

How MetaExpert Daniel Delivered Over $494K in Cost Savings While Strengthening Supplier Quality

Discover how MetaExpert Daniel streamlined an aerospace supply chain, cut the supplier base by 70%, and delivered nearly $500K in annual cost savings while improving quality and reliability.

Aerospace & Defense

MetaExpert Helps Automotive & Aerospace Leaders Save Millions and Boost Performance Through Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC Execution

Discover how MetaExpert Jim helped 2 multinational companies achieve millions in savings, reduce turnaround times, and build sustainable continuous improvement programs through Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC.

Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Simplification Saves $13M and Improves Global Reliability

Discover how a pharmaceutical company reduced supplier complexity by 20%, achieved $13M in cost savings, and secured global supply chain reliability with MetaExpert leadership.

Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace Manufacturer Achieves $2.5M Annual Savings and 40% Cost Reductions on End Products with Strategic Outsourcing and Lean Transfers

Discover how MetaExpert Paul helped an aerospace manufacturer cut costs by 40% and achieve $2.5M in annual savings through strategic outsourcing, lean manufacturing, and structured project execution.

Consumer Goods

U.S. Sourcing Strategy Cuts Lead Time by 7 Weeks and Reduces Costs by 20% for High-End Haircare Brand

See how a MetaExpert helped a high-end DTC haircare brand reduce lead times from 8 to 1 week and save 20% in bottle sourcing costs by shifting from China to U.S. suppliers.

Supply Chain

Biotech Company Avoids Tariff Impacts with Strategic Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain

It Pays to Be Prepared: MetaExpert Saved Global Tech Company $1 Billion After Devasting Fire Destroys Supply Chain

Construction

MetaExpert Solves Building Industry Supply Chain Chaos

Automotive

MetaExpert’s Swift Supply Chain and Purchasing System Overhaul Saves Automotive Electronics Supplier $224 Million Over 2 Years

Automotive

Turning a Struggling Assembly Line into a Profit Generator

From Chaos to Control: How an Assembly Line Achieved $0.79 Profit Per Unit

Manufacturing

30% Cost Reduction Achieved Through Strategic IT Modernization in Manufacturing

MetaExpert Achieved 30% Maintenance Cost Reduction and Improved IT Alignment

Medical Manufacturing

Cutting Errors by 95% with Preemptive Solutions in the Tech Industry

Discover data-driven hardware solutions that minimize failures, enhance reliability, and improve operational efficiency with MetaExperts®.

Medical Manufacturing

Driving an 85% ROI Through Streamlined Product Conversion in Healthcare

Achieving an 85% ROI by Fixing Broken Product Conversion Processes in Healthcare

Medical Manufacturing

Improving New Product Development Efficiency by 60% for a Global Medical Device Company

Learn how MetaExperts® Automates and applies lean principles to medical device production to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Manufacturing

Achieving a 45% Cost Reduction through Streamlined Supply Chain Integration for Two Global Manufacturing Companies

Discover how MetaExperts® streamlines supply chain integration to improve efficiency, lower costs, and improve operational excellence.

Healthcare

Efficient Pharma Project Management Leads to $100k Savings

Effective clinical research and pharma management techniques boost growth, ROI, and operational excellence.

Information Services

Revolutionizing R&D Data Accessibility and Quality in Biotech with Advanced Metadata Solutions

Learn how MetaExperts® is revolutionizing R&D data accessibility in biotech, enhancing efficiency and accelerating innovation.

Healthcare

MetaExpert Uses Transformative AI to Generate $25 Million in New Revenue for Biotech and Pharma

See how MetaExperts® used AI to generate $25M in revenue for biotech and pharma. Explore real strategies for healthcare innovation.

Medical Manufacturing

Achieving a 45% Cost Reduction and 300% Space Efficiency for a Leading Medical Device Manufacturer

Learn how MetaExperts® improves productivity, quality, and scalability in medical device production through automation and lean concepts.

Healthcare

MetaExpert Generates $6 Million in New Revenue for a Pharmaceutical Company

Discover innovative solutions to improve patient adherence in healthcare, enhancing outcomes and operational efficiency with MetaExperts®.

Alternative Energy

MetaExpert Achieves Reduction in Annual Energy Costs by $8M Through New Electrolysis Process

Discover how MetaExperts® enhanced green hydrogen electrolysis, boosting efficiency and renewable energy solutions in this case study.

Oil & Gas

Transforming Culture in the Utility Sector: A Grassroots Approach to Continuous Improvement

Corporate Master Black Belt Transforming Utility Operations through Strategic Continuous Improvement

Alternative Energy

Senior Quality Specialist and Six Sigma Expert: Wind Turbine Spar Defect Reduction

Optimizing Wind Turbine Blade Production Leading to 500,000€ in Annual Savings

Alternative Energy

Reducing Waste for Wind Turbine Blades through Six Sigma Methodology

Discover how a leading wind turbine manufacturer optimized paint thickness, reducing consumption and ensuring quality with Six Sigma.

Healthcare

Redesign of the Subassembly Leads to $4 Million in Cost Savings

Innovative Solution for Medical Imaging: Custom Silicon Redefines Quality and Cost Efficiency

Aerospace & Defense

Revolutionizing Supplier Dynamics Across Industries: A Tale of Transformation

Supplier Partnership Optimization: Crafting Sustainable Alliances Across Diverse Industries

Aerospace & Defense

Revolutionizing Operational Efficiency: 5S Implementation for Aerospace/Industrial Tools

Transforming Operational Efficiency Through 5S Implementation.

Aerospace & Defense

Streamlining Quality Operations: A Transformation Story in Gauge Management

Process Improvement Expert: Revolutionizing Quality Management in Manufacturing

Business Services

Small-Town Accounting Firm Digitization of Work Success

Learn how MetaExpert Ryan helped a small-town accounting firm embrace Digitization of Work, saving time and money during tax season.

Manufacturing

Expanding Business by 200% by Accelerating ISO 9000 Certification: Securing Contracts

Discover how MetaExpert Diggy’s expertise in ISO 9000 transformed a company's quality systems, securing a $5M contract.

Aerospace & Defense

Rescuing a Government Contract: How QMS and Relationship Building Saved $700M

Discover how a MetaExpert’s expertise in QMS and relationship building rescued a government contract, saving $700M.

Construction

Revolutionizing the Plastic Industry: MetaExpert Guides Start - Up to an Inventory Accuracy Level Exceeding 95%

An early-stage startup in the alternative plant-basedplastic industry aimed to establish a physical presence with aresearch and development

Financial Services

Revolutionizing Process Improvement to Improve Client On-Boarding for a Top Five Auto Lender

Bradley 's expertise in process improvement and change management played a pivotal role in enhancing partner onboarding for a top...

Aerospace & Defense

Choosing the Best—Newly Onboarded MetaExpert™'s Experience With Aerospace Manufacturer

We always prides itself on bringing in the best talent assisting our broad portfolio of satisfied clients across several industries

Manufacturing

Resolving Manufacturing Crisis Using Quality Control to Reduce Costs by 29%

MetaExpert Donald swiftly embarked on a journey to uncover the root causes of this unprecedented failure, espite a lack of familiarity.

Manufacturing

Analytical CFO-Thinking Drastically Saves Company From Near-Constant Turnover

A manufacturing service company faced two significant problems: high employee turnover and a performance issue.

Automotive

Leverage Lean Management to Build a Highly Functioning Transmission Manufacturing Facility by Scratch

He was tasked with leading a transformative project for an Airbag Systems manufacturer in the automotive industry.

Business Services

80% Increase in Inventory Accuracy for an Electrical Assembly And Distribution Company

A midsized electrical assembly and distribution company faced significant challenges in managing inventory, leading to issues with accuracy

Oil & Gas

Leveraging Expert Leadership & Lean Six Sigma For a 40% Reduction in Deferment of Oil Production

The Oil and Gas company saw a 40% reduction in deferment of oil production, resulting in substantial financial gains due to reduced downtime

Information Services

A PLM Software Implementation Leads to Over $500k in Savings

Victorinox Apparel, a renowned high-quality clothing brand for the modern adventurer, faced significant challenges...

Manufacturing

Fractional CEO: Increased Revenue $8.2 Million and Improved Cash Flow Resulting in $9 Million Savings

MetaExpert Carl’s engagement with the manufacturing company as a fractional CEO led to significant improvements in the financial...

Construction

100 Government Sponsored Housing Units in Just 9 Months

Learn how our MetaExpert, Jim provided 100 government sponsored livable housing units in just 9 months. Click here for the full case study.

Complex Manufacturing

Improving Production Efficiency and Quality Control in Heavy Manufacturing

Learn how our MetaExpert, Steve improved production efficiency by 20% and quality control in heavy manufacturing.

Automotive

MetaExpert Achieves 98% Increase in Customer Satisfaction within 3 months

Learn how our MetaExpert Achieves 98% Increase in Customer Satisfaction within 3 months for an automotive company.

Complex Manufacturing

$350k Saved with Improved Equipment Processes & More

In this case study, MetaExpert was successfully able to improve production processes to save a complex manufacturing company significantly.

Manufacturing

How Lean Six Sigma Production Practices Improved On - Time Delivery by 29%

Learn how using Lean Six Sigma production practices helped a manufacturer get accurate inventory reporting, boosting productivity and creating efficiencies.

Information Services

Leaped Market Share and Converted 4000 Stores in 90 days with Digital Transformation

With the help of a MetaExpert, this company was successfully able to use digital transformation to adapt to the rise in digital photography over film.

Automotive

MetaExpert Brings Operating Cash Flow Back To Positive While Doubling Revenue in Under a Year

MetaExpert Marco Bueno brings operating cash flow back to positive while doubling revenue in under a year. Check out his case study here!

Manufacturing

MetaExpert Transforms a Family-Owned Business into a Corporate World-Class Organization

Learn how MetaExpert Luis Davila Transforms a Family-Owned Business into a Corporate World-Class Organization. Download the Case Study now!

Logistics

Logistics Coordination: How a Tractor Company Improved Its Logistics in 6 Months leading to $700,000 in Annual Savings

By addressing coordination issues within this company’s logistics operations, our MetaExpert was able to make improvements within just six months.

Information Services

A Disaster Recovery Plan That Saved Tens of Millions

With the help of a MetaExpert, a large Financial Investment Services firm was able to implement a disaster recovery plan and improve their IT infrastructure.

Information Services

A Simple Solution That Generated More Than 10 Million in Revenue

Overcoming IT challenges expertly – Explore our solutions and success stories. MetaExperts® is your partner for IT problem-solving.

Financial Services

How a $600 Million Telescopic Tractor Company Raised a $60 Million Line of Credit in Three Months

With one of our MetaExperts® acting as interim CFO, this company was able to successfully raise a line of credit and prepare for sale of their company.

Automotive

Reducing Customer Complaints & Improving Customer Retention in the Automotive Industry

Utilizing OpEx and other modes, our MetaExpert was able to help a company in the automotive industry drastically reduce customer issues.

Financial Services

Successfully Moved Financial Data from IDMS to Oracle Management Systems

MetaExpert successfully aided a government agency in migrating financial information from an IDMS to Oracle with a high ROI.

Manufacturing

MetaExpert Reduced Consumer Inventory by 25%

MetaExpert utilized Kanban and Consignment ordering methods to create solutions for a customer’s inventory overload.

Consumer Goods

Food Manufacturer Increases Production Capacity 30% in 3 Days

Food Manufacturer reduces production delays by using operational excellence (OpEx) processes. Read the full case study here.

Supply Chain

$40 Million Saved in Just 7 Months on a $500 Million Supply Chain Spend

Improve Supply Chain performance in the areas of Agility, Cost and Asset Management Efficiency.

Consumer Goods

Value Stream Mapping Saved Consumer Goods Manufacturer $1.6 Million In Costs

Using value stream mapping and cross functional waste-walks are effective operational excellence tools. Click here to learn more.

Government

The Prosecution Never Rests—MetaExpert Discovers and Acts On Kaizen Improvements

Process Mapping reveals latency admitting cases and lack of interdepartmental communication leading to duplication of work effort.

Consumer Goods

Operational Excellence Results in $1.9 Million Cost Savings

Using operational excellence methodologies helped consumer goods manufacturer outsource manufacturing and rent unused space and realize $1.9 in savings.

Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace Manufacturer Avoids Steep Penalty Costs Passed On To Crucial Parts Supplier

Operational Excellence processes reveal the critical path for crucial components to improve delivery. Read the full case study here.

Information Services

What Can A Manufacturer Do with IT/MES When There’s No Time Nor Budget To Waste

Lithium Battery Manufacturer moves from research to full production while maintaining IT/MES Costs. Click here to read the full case study.

Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods Manufacturer Repositions $500,000 of Over-Forecasted Inventories to Personal Protective Equipment

Optimizing sales, inventory, and operations planning (SIOP) capitalizes on the new business opportunities provided from COVID-19.

Medical Manufacturing

The Right 3PL provider Increased Same-Day Shipments for Medical Supply Manufacturer 3.6 Times

Operational Excellence (OpEx) mentoring and coaching at several levels improves and optimizes the customer's value stream

Information Services

MetaExpert Helps a Call Center Go Lean for Big Savings

A call center was nearing the end of their State contract, with only 1 year remaining. The scope of the contract represented 20% of health insurance members.

Construction

MetaExpert Comes Through with Concrete Solutions for Quality Control

By leveraging his process improvement expertise, MetaExpert was able to reduce product rework down to just 5%. See what else MetaExpert can do!

Complex Manufacturing

MetaExpert Streamlines Process, Yields Big Results

MetaExpert employed his process improvement acumen to aid a construction heavy duty equipment company with inefficiencies in their paint shop production

Retail

MetaExpert Revamps a Major Retailer’s Logistics Process

By partnering with our MetaExpert, this well-known Retailer was able to see a considerable return on their investment.

Consumer Goods

MetaExpert Packs a Big Punch with Protein Bar Packaging Overhaul

A manufacturer for protein bar packaging recently moved relocated from a 50,000 square foot operation facility to a new 350,000-square-foot operation facility.

Healthcare

MetaExpert Rocks ROI for Healthcare Transportation Company

A billion-dollar healthcare transportation company was seeking to improve its bottom line. They were looking for a MetaExpert to help them...

Pharmaceutical

MetaExpert Assembles SME Super Team to Restore Pharmaceutical Shortage

Thanks to MetaExpert unrelenting efforts and DMAIC expertise, a medically necessary drug was safely returned to the market.

Oil & Gas

How MetaExpert Helped an Oil Company Save $654K

Our MetaExpert was brought on board to implement these technical improvements as well as improve the inventory management system.

Telecommunications

See How MetaExpert Saved a Telecommunications Company Over $5M

See How MetaExpert Saved a Telecommunications Company Over $5M. Click here for more information about the situation, actions, results and ROI.

Private Equity

MetaExpert Retrains Employees to Enhance EBITDA

MetaExpert Jeffrey worked with the company, his efforts yielded a sizeable return on investment. The company’s EBITDA improve by 8%.

Private Equity

Check Out How MetaExpert Achieved A Record Throughput and an EBITDA of $30M

MetaExpert helped achieve a record throughput increase of 14 million gross gallons and an EBITDA of $30M in the second half of 2015.

Financial Services

See How MetaExpert Helped Release $15M of Cash Flow and Saved $1.5M in Interest

See How MetaExpert Helped Release $15M of Cash Flow and Saved $1.5M in Interest. Click here to read the full case study.

Logistics

MetaExpert Slashed Excess Freight

Our MetaExpert had a client who was a $15 billion global power leader that designs, manufactures, sells, and distributes its product...

Automotive

Automotive Giant Back on Top with MetaExpert Help

A multi-billion-dollar tier 1 company became involved with a customer regarding a safety issue in which the customer was accusing the supplier to be at fault

Automotive

How MetaExpert Helped an Automotive Company Save $241,000

An automotive company using a transmission reaction shell wanted to increase demand to 6600 per week. This number was possible based on the quoted cycle time...

Manufacturing

MetaExpert Kellen Crushes Cross-Functional Disconnect and Order-to-Delivery (OTD) Improvement

MetaExpert Kellen was brought on board to lead a study that focused on lean policy deployment and order-to-delivery (OTD) improvement. Click here to learn more.

Manufacturing

How MetaExpert Marc Helped to Upgrade Production & Keep Revenue Flowing

Learn How MetaExpert Marc Helped to Upgrade Production of a Company and Keep Revenue Flowing.

Manufacturing

MetaExpert Michael Catches Manufacturing Error, Rectifies Process for Results

MetaExpert Michael’s experience in manufacturing processes and keen eye led to both tools being repaired at a cost of less than $15,000 each.

Automotive

MetaExpert Vincent Steers Vehicle Manufacturer in Right Direction with VPS

Vincent’s acumen for problem-solving, coaching, and training and knowledge of vehicle manufacturing processes were critical to the implementation of VPS

Manufacturing

MetaExpert Joe Uses Teamwork to Solve Order Fulfillment Problems

Through the process of consensus building, meeting facilitation, and supply planning, MetaExpert Joe was able to implement a collaborative planning process.

Manufacturing

How MetaExpert Carlos Improved Change Over Time by 51%

By improving the overall changeover time, MetaExpert Carlos was able to help reduce truck expedites to zero and improved change over time by 51%.

Manufacturing

See How MetaExpert Charlie Achieved an 11x Increase in ROI

By enhancing the supply chain mapping, MetaExpert Charlie was able to implement inventory control skills that increased the ROI by 11 times and more.

Manufacturing

How MetaExpert David Helped Optimize a Distribution Center Layout

MetaExpert David helped achieve the ROI for the project in less than 12 months. See what else MetaExpert David can do!

Manufacturing

Check Out How MetaExpert Richard Used Lean Manufacturing Techniques to Save Over $2M

Check out how MetaExpert Richard used lean manufacturing techniques to save over 2 million dollars in waste.

Manufacturing

Learn How MetaExpert Eric Achieved a 72% Reduction in Defects

A company was experiencing issues with defects coming off their assembly line. With help from MetaExpert Eric, the company achieved a 72% reduction in defects.

Aerospace & Defense

MetaExpert Helps the US Air Force Reduce Waste

Solving waste reduction challenges with MetaExpert – Empowering the US Air Force's mission. Discover our success story now!

Aerospace & Defense

MetaExpert Shines With Contract Strategic Plans

To help the company address their concerns, MetaExpert led a cross-functional team to develop a CSP that included Defining Contract Objectives...

Aerospace & Defense

How MetaExpert George Helped Increase Monthly Revenue from $350k to $2.8M

MetaExpert George was brought onboard to reorganize and streamline production. The company needed help improving on their overall production operation.

Retail

International Electronics Retailer’s Distribution & Repair Centers Increases Labor Productivity in Their Supply Chain by 15%

A Fort Worth, Texas-based multi-billion retailer’s distribution and repair operations needed to do something fast to improve their bottom line results.

Consumer Goods

Turned $40 a Month on Pizza into Savings of $500,000 a Month

By rebuilding the Transportation and Logistics Department we were able to develop a process of continuous improvement with sustainable results.

Manufacturing

Manufacturer Decreases Labor Costs By 20% for a Single Product Line in Only Five Days

Packaged Perishable Foods Producer Improves Efficiency by 20% and Shelf Life by 18 Days Resulting in $2 Million Bottom Line Increase.

Business Services

Call Center Productivity Increased 13.8%, generating $500,000 in Annual Savings, in 90 Days

A global provider of call center/help desks, previously based in Detroit, Michigan, engaged MetaOps, Inc. for help in reducing high error and turnover rates...

Complex Manufacturing

Complex Manufacturer Increases Productivity Company-wide 32% Through Employee Engagement in OpEx

The company’s president credits the MetaExpert-lead OpEx Transformation with saving the company by increasing productivity company-wide 32%.

Complex Manufacturing

Manufacturer Embraces and Applies MetaOps, Inc. Operational Excellence Training and Sees $50,000 Profit Increase in 30 Days

Manufacturer Embraces and Applies MetaOps, Inc. Operational Excellence Training and Sees $50,000 Profit Increase in 30 Days. Read the full case study here.

Consumer Goods

Consumer Products & Health Care Distribution Center

A Retail Distribution Center’s Adoption of OpEx Results in a 28% Productivity Increase in Four Months. Read the full case study here.

Information Services

Supply Chain Execution Transformation – Retail Technology Upgrades

A $15 billion global retailer of casual and hip fashions for adults and children was developing a new merchandizing strategy that included store upgrades...

Information Services

Retail Services Company Specializing in Technology and Social Media Solutions for Brands, Retailers and Consumers Achieves 75% Reduction in Consumer Support Issue Incidents

Retail Services Company Specializing in Technology & Social Media Solutions for Brands, Retailers & Consumers Achieves 75% Reduction in Consumer Support Issue

Financial Services

Non-Profit Health & Welfare Firm Increases Customer Satisfaction by 28% and Increases Requests for Bid by 45%

Non-Profit Health & Welfare Firm Increases Customer Satisfaction by 28% and Increases Requests for Bid by 45%. Read the full case study here.

Financial Services

Medical and Dental Insurance Provider Increases Sales Volume by 11% the First Year and Improves Profit by $7.5 Million Annually Thereafter

A Des Plaines, IL Medical and Dental Insurance Provider Increases Sales Volume by 11% the First Year and Improves Profit by $7.5 Million Annually Thereafter