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How a Global Food Manufacturer Reduced Its HQ Footprint by 75% and Saved $715K Annually

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    INDUSTRY:

    Food & Consumer Goods / Manufacturing

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    USE CASE:

    Portfolio Right-Sizing

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    COMPANY SIZE:

    5,000+ Employees

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    KEY RESULT:

    $715K Annual Cost Avoidance

    75% HQ Footprint Reduction

The Challenge

Facing a cost-savings mandate from the CFO, this food manufacturer needed to evaluate whether its 42,000 sq ft Chicago headquarters could be reduced. The team suspected the office was underutilized, but they needed data to justify a decision that would impact every employee at the location.

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The Solution

The VergeSense Strategic Advisory Services team conducted a six-month usage study, revealing that average capacity usage was just 5%, with peaks of 25%. The data showed conclusively that the company could operate with far less space.

VergeSense gave leadership the confidence to reduce the HQ operating footprint by 75%, exiting or subleasing the unutilized space. The transition was managed carefully to ensure the remaining space met employee needs.

The Results

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$715K

Annual Cost Avoidance

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75%

HQ Footprint Reduction

The 75% footprint reduction delivered $715K in annual cost avoidance through exited leases and subleased space. Employees reported that the right-sized environment actually felt more energized and connected than the sprawling, near-empty headquarters.

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