VMA & ERA

NCH Found $3.5M in Annual Savings. Could You?

NCH Corporation uncovered $3.5M in annual savings without disrupting its operations. Meet Dan to discover savings that could be hiding in plain sight.

Rising energy costs, supply chain volatility, inflationary pressure, and operational expenses continue to impact manufacturers across Virginia. The VMA has built a [partnership] with ERA Group to deliver opportunity assessments [free of charge] to manufacturing businesses across the Commonwealth.
THE CASE STUDY

$3.5M in Annual Savings: Without Operational Disruption

ERA Group partnered with NCH Corporation to uncover significant savings opportunities across multiple operational categories.

The approach focused on

  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supplier validation
  • Freight and packaging optimization
  • Cross-regional procurement analysis
  • Operational continuity

Achieved without

  • Operational disruption
  • Quality compromises
  • Production downtime
  • Aggressive supplier pressure

The result:
Approximately $3.5M in annual savings.

Manufacturing sector success stories

Most cost-reduction initiatives focus on aggressive cuts rather than sustainable operational improvements.

Packaging Manufacturer

Reduced freight and packaging costs while improving supplier efficiency across multiple facilities.

Industrial Components Manufacturer

Identified six-figure annual savings opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation.

Chemical Manufacturer

Improved procurement visibility and reduced operational spend without disrupting production flow.

Virginia manufacturers have always adapted under pressure.
The businesses that move fastest today may uncover [significant] [opportunities] to improve [profitability] while strengthening [operational] [resilience] for the future.

Protect Margins Without Compromising Operations