Manufacturing strategy for Chocmod

Client
Chocmod
Sector
Agri-Food
Expertise
  • Operational Excellence
  • Manufacturing Strategy and Plant Layout

CONTEXT

World leader in the industrial manufacturing of traditional French truffles, Chocmod distributes a wide range of chocolate products (chocolate truffles, organic truffles, chocolate-covered marshmallows, chocolate chips and bars) throughout the world.

CHALLENGES

With a 3,000 m2 factory located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu facing strong growth and an increasing demand from the United States, which constitutes 90% of its target market, a production optimization is necessary.

ASSIGNMENT

With the company’s significant growth, operational efficiency must be reinforced to respond to new market opportunities.

During certain times of the year, the team expands to support increased production. In a context of labor shortages, regular team members are often required to fill gaps. Merkur’s team was therefore brought in to increase profitability, support the production strategy, and assist management with strategic investment planning for the challenges of the coming years.

RESULTS

Optimization of time, workload, space, and equipment

OBJECTIVE AND ACHIEVEMENT

Simplify the production process by implementing task standardization and an effective work organization.

  • Redefinition of team members’ roles 
  • Reduction of production time (operation maximization of the supply chain) 
  • Maximization of the machines (avoid machine stops)
  • Consolidation of the company's strategic planning and documented decision support for a reduction of the product range
  • Get a continuous flow manufacturing with internal reintegration of certain outsourced activities
  • Enhancement of the strengths and potential of the company

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Climate of confidence: ability to project oneself by identifying the challenges of the equipment (interviews, analysis, projection, and experience).

Experienced team with a proven methodology that focused on valuing the company for optimal positioning in its market and its growth potential

Lean manufacturing

Automation of low added value activities

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