Pollos El Bucanero, now part of the Cargill group, is a multinational company recognized for its rigorous control over its production processes and supply chain. Seeking to improve its sourcing and production capabilities, the company chose Pladesan to carry out the enhancements
The existing components did not fully meet their needs, resulting in additional transactions and hidden costs within the procurement area—particularly high expenses related to the importation of components. The company was seeking a local solution that could optimize these processes and reduce its operational costs.
Pladesan embarked on an open and collaborative development process with Pollos El Bucanero, with one main objective: to design and develop components for their material‑handling systems that not only met their demanding production standards but also simplified and optimized the procurement process.
At Pladesan, we worked hand‑in‑hand with Pollos El Bucanero to ensure that each component we designed integrated perfectly with their existing systems. This collaborative approach allowed for continuous adjustments and improvements, ensuring that the implementation of the newly developed components had a significant impact on Pollos El Bucanero’s operations, as detailed below:
Direct Cost Reduction:
Direct component costs were optimized by 30%, providing an immediate and tangible savings.
Elimination of Hidden Costs:
By reducing procurement processes and removing the need to import equivalent components, an additional 20% savings in total asset cost was achieved
Equivalent Efficiency:
The new components maintained the high efficiency standards of the material‑handling systems, allowing high productivity to be sustained.
This project not only solved the immediate problems but also established a solid foundation for future optimizations and improvements in the supply chain. Pladesan’s ability to develop innovative and customized solutions proved to be a key factor in enhancing Pollos El Bucanero’s production and procurement processes.
