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FIL takes control of its future energy costs. In five years factory output doubled while energy prices increased by 43% but FIL still paid the same $ amount for energy in 2007 as they did in 2002. Taking a “plan or be planned for” approach, the Mt Maunganui based chemical company, limited its exposure to rising energy costs through use reduction, regeneration and self-sufficiency. The first Interactive Planning cycle halved the company’s energy cost per tonne. Innovative design and execution ensured the projects had a return on investment of over 30%. The second Interactive Planning cycle, completed in early 2008 with a move to purpose designed premises, set a new benchmark for energy efficiency in manufacturing. |
The man behind Eco-effect Gavin Cherrie has applied interactive planning to radically improve company performance in large and medium sized manufacturing firms both in New Zealand and overseas. Gavin’s experience of leading the development and execution of operations strategy covers the energy, dairy, chemical and food sectors. |
