Case Study: Cereal Manufacturer achieves $2.3 Million in Annual Savings with Advanced Technology Services Parts Repair Program

Cereal Manufacturer Scoops $2.3 Million in Annual Savings, Sets Table for Reliability Improvements Via ATS Parts Repair Program

A global breakfast food manufacturer, Cereal Manufacturer was looking to improve equipment reliability, reduce unexpected breakdowns, and lower parts costs to strengthen operating margins. After issuing RFPs to several firms, the company selected Advanced Technology Services (ATS) for its repairable parts management expertise and maintenance analytics capabilities.

Advanced Technology Services (ATS) implemented a parts repair and reliability program integrated with the customer’s SAP CMMS across 16 plants, with a strong focus on keeping repairs in-house and analyzing failure data for root-cause insights. ATS increased in-house repairs from 35% to 65%, achieved 98–99% on-time delivery, reduced warranty work to 1.4%, and delivered $2.3 million in annual savings; the program has since expanded to nearly all North American facilities.