Case Study: a paper products manufacturer achieves EBITDA improvement and cost savings with Maine Pointe

Paper Products Manufacturer improves EBITDA 45% with Maine Pointe

A paper products manufacturer, having recently undergone recapitalization and a change in ownership, faced significant financial distress and pressure to reduce costs. They sought to markedly reduce their direct material spend and improve profitability, turning to Maine Pointe for assistance with their supply chain and to re-establish confidence in the marketplace.

Maine Pointe developed a proof of claim methodology and created a repeatable spend cube alongside digital tools to improve spend visibility. They established industry-leading agreements and raised procurement process maturity. The results for the paper products manufacturer included a 45% improvement in EBITDA, category savings improvements between 8% and 27%, a cash impact of $1.98M, and a 6:1 ROI, achieving a post-distress turnaround.