Operational turnaround and cost reduction

When business performance falters, the numbers tell only part of the story. The real challenge lies in uncovering - and acting on - what’s driving inefficiency, margin erosion or execution failure.

BM&T leads operational turnaround programmes that restore performance, improve cost discipline and build commercial resilience. From complex cost-reduction initiatives to multi-site operating model resets, we step in to stabilise operations, optimise resource allocation and return businesses to sustainable profitability.

Key challenges we address

Persistent underperformance or margin erosion
Operational fragmentation across countries or business units
Excessive or misaligned cost structures
Leadership unable to isolate or act on root causes
Need for execution support, not just recommendations

Our approach

Diagnostic assessment of cost drivers: We conduct deep-dive, focused diagnostics across operations, supply chain and SG&A - identifying structural inefficiencies.
Execution-led cost reduction: We don’t stop at plans - we manage delivery. From procurement and workforce to support services and production flow.
Multi-site and cross-border turnarounds: We implement operating model changes across jurisdictions - balancing consistency, compliance and cultural context.
Stabilisation of core operations: We restore reliability, visibility and productivity - setting the foundation for longer-term change.
Margin rebuild and performance monitoring: We track and embed the gains - working with finance, ops and leadership to sustain profitability improvements.

Why BM&T?

Hands-on, operator-led: We don’t write playbooks - we lead the change from within.
Execution confidence, not just strategy: Boards and lenders trust us because we deliver measurable performance results, not slide decks.
Cross-border precision: From Germany to Spain, we manage cost and complexity across jurisdictions with clarity and control.
Credible with people, trusted with plans: We execute in a way that brings teams with us.
Short-term impact, long-term resilience: We act quickly, but embed operational disciplines that last beyond our exit.

BM&T led a staged operational turnaround for a $140m global printer manufacturer and distributor with operations across six European countries.

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