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Carlos Franco

Senior Partner, with over 25 years of experience in senior management roles across diverse sectors

Carlos Franco
case study

From Waste to Value: How ABB Spain Earned €750,000 Annually with ERA Group

ABB Spain partnered with ERA Group to achieve €750,000 in annual savings across cleaning, office supplies, landscaping, and waste management — while meeting CSR obligations and consolidating from up to 15 suppliers per category down to 1–2.
€750,000
Annual Savings
€750,000
Office Supplies Savings
Proven Expertise

Our consultants bring extensive industry knowledge and proven methodologies to address complex challenges within specific industry sectors.

“Working with Carlos enabled us to tackle a critical challenge within the company in a structured manner. His strategic and operational approach made it possible to reduce logistics costs by almost 20%, whilst strengthening our business’s responsiveness.”

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About ERA Group

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