We support business that needs to transform to compete

WHAT YOU CAN GET
WHO WE ADDRESS
WHAT WE DO
OUR APPROACH
BENEFITS
TEAM
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/ WHAT YOU CAN GET

Specialist and flexible support for performance optimization

We support business transformation through continuous improvement of production performance and digitization of industrial processes.

/ WHO WE ADDRESS

Companies that must evolve to compete

Companies in need of specialist operational support.

Large Corporates

Large companies with a need for on-demand specialist skills.

SMEs

Companies with optimization needs in engineering / production / logistics / maintenance / Industry 4.0.

/ WHAT WE DO

Operations support

The right strategy and a digital transformation-oriented approach improve core business operations, maximizing efficiency and production facilities.

Process optimization and digitization

Mapping and digitization of processes to minimize inefficiencies and exploit latent opportunities. Development of simulations of current or future business processes and layouts to preview the effects of strategic planning and management.

Value & cost engineering

A team of process/product specialists on demand with a view to optimizing costs and supply chains.

Industry 4.0 and debt & grants

Digital solutions for the interconnection of different departments and plants and integration with corporate information systems. Drafting of technical analyses, reports, and business plans necessary for obtaining tax breaks and financing.

Lean coaching

Training support and coaching at different organizational levels to enhance and spread the culture and skills related to models merging Operational Excellence with new digital technologies and agile innovation management systems.

Temporary management

We have a network of loyal collaborators with specialized and consolidated experience, who choose to make their know-how available to companies undergoing transformation, assisting them in the evaluation of redesign and redefinition of production processes, so that they can respond more effectively and nimbly to the needs of changing markets.

/ OUR APPROACH

A consolidated methodology with integrated services

/ BENEFITS

Optimization of processes

Information dashboards

Real-time visualization of strategic information is the underlying tool for optimizing business management and performance.

Data analytics

Methodological analysis of data flows from operational departments as a tool for productivity maximization.

Reorganization of
flows and spaces

Workflows, workloads, production layouts are reviewed, also thanks to virtual digital tools, optimizing them.

Interconnection 4.0

The integration of production and logistics departments is also realized with a view to maximum financeability through the grants and incentives of Industry 4.0.

/ OUR TEAM

Professionals

/ SERGIO PANDOLFI

partner - hr solutions

After an initial experience in sales management at Avon Cosmetics, Sergio enters the Human Resources sector as operations manager in Cronos (GI Group), then in Fairplace Consulting as Sales Manager, General Manager and CEO.
Later, Principal Consultant in Corium and Right Management, temporary manager in companies going through a phase of generational change and turnaround. He joins the HR Solutions division in Vertus as Partner, with a particular focus on the activities of career counselling and management development. Since May 2021, he is the CEO of the subsidiary GEDI.

/ MICHELE DELL'ORFANO

business developer

Michele began his career in financial consultancy and, following his engineering studies, continued as a consultant on SAP projects in Ernst & Young and Capgemini. After significant managerial experiences in important engineering consulting companies (ALTRAN, AKKA, ALTEN) in Railway, Aerospace, Automotive sectors, in 2022 he has joined GEDI as Business Development Manager for Industrial Transformation.

Collaborators

/ DANIELE AGHEMO

senior advisor - operations

Aeronautical Engineer with experience in both operations and design areas. Thanks to work experience in both small to medium-sized companies and large multinationals, Daniele has acquired knowledge of the main products and processes in the automotive, electronic, and electromechanical fields. Through specific courses he has implemented skills in Lean Manufacturing and Quality Assurance. Since 2021 he has been collaborating with GEDI in production process optimization and continuous improvement projects.

/ DAVIDE ALBANO

senior advisor - operations

Engineer with solid managerial experience gained in companies such as Ferrari, Maserati, Bmw, Audi, Mercedes, Azimut Yachts, Lavazza. Starting from Product-Process Quality, then Plant Quality and then Group Management, Davide has acquired a systemic vision of the organization, a process-based approach, and a strong methodological know-how. Since 2021 he has been working with GEDI on projects in Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, with a Change Management approach.

/ DORINO CARIOLA

senior advisor - operations

Dorino has a 30-year background during which he has consolidated in-depth knowledge in the fields of: Time-Methods & Work Analysis, Product Engineering & Development, Process Industrialization & Layout. He has been working with GEDI for 10 years, implementing industrial process analysis activities by identifying simple and effective solutions and respecting feasibility parameters with the best "cost-benefit" ratio.

/ MARCO CREPALDI

senior advisor - operations

A mechanical engineer with 20 years’ experience in the automotive sector, first in Pininfarina, then as Country and Sales Manager in a Spanish multinational in the engineering and testing area. Since 2017 Marco has been working with GEDI in reindustrialization projects, bringing his know-how in feasibility analysis and product development, supporting companies in the Engineering, Validation, Homologation and Certification phases.

/ ANTONELLO DE ROSSI

senior advisor – operations

An engineer with 40 years’ experience in Operations and Engineering, Antonello was CEO and Operations Director in large multinational and family-owned companies such as Comau, Bottero, Ilva, Mecfond. He has acquired high skills in the management of all corporate functions, with a particular focus on production processes both to order and for mass production and assembly lines. Since 2021 he has been working with GEDI on turnaround projects at economic and production level.

/ DINO DONETTI

senior advisor - operations

Graduated in Aeronautical Engineering, he gained multiple experiences in the R&D and project and customer management areas of major automotive component companies, dealing with many of the leading international car manufacturers. He has been collaborating with GEDI since 2011 to ensure customers adequate technical and management support in the development of thermal systems for conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles (air conditioning systems, engine cooling, thermal management of batteries and e-traction).

/ PAOLO FARINA

senior advisor - operations

With almost 40 years’ experience in quality, Paolo was Launch Manager and Quality Manager in Magneti Marelli (both in Italian and Brazilian plants), in OMG Officine Meccaniche and in Fontana Group. During his professional career, he acquired high skills in managing the entire Quality area, with in-depth knowledge of technologies, production processes and machine tools. He has been working with GEDI since 2020 on quality improvement and waste reduction projects.

/ GIUSEPPE GITTANI

senior advisor - operations

With 40 years’ experience in the automotive industry, Giuseppe was industrial and technical manager within the Aftermarket BU of the CLN-Arcelomittal Group. After acquiring a solid background of technical skills (tooling, sheet metal stamping, timing and materials, engineering), he gained experience in managerial roles managing the growth and integration of various production sites in Italy and abroad. He has been collaborating with GEDI in industrialization projects since 2018.

/ GIOVANNI IMOCRANTE

senior advisor - operations

Thirty years' experience in the automotive quality area with in-depth knowledge of the Powertrain and mechanical machining area. Giovanni was Quality Manager for more than 10 years at IVECO's main Italian plant.
For the past 12 years he has worked with GEDI on projects aimed at driving the growth of manufacturing companies in the quality area, making important improvements in the product/process area, and solving problems with customers.

/ VINCENZO CLAUDIO PIRAS

senior advisor - operations

Thirty years’ experience gained at Denso Thermal Europe, a multinational manufacturer of advanced systems and components in the automotive sector, where Vincenzo specialized in the definition of the layout of new plants and the redesign of production flows (and related services) in production sites involved in change or redesign processes.
He has been working with Gedi since 2020.

/ PIERFRANCO PONTRANDOLFO

senior advisor - operations

An aeronautical engineer, he has gained extensive expertise in Operations, Engineering, Business Development. Pierfranco was General Manager/CEO in both multinational and family-owned companies (Group Olaer/Olitech, Group Viasystems, Group Defond, Marposs/Metrel, Feraboli/Maschio-Gaspardo, Panini), acquiring know-how in different sectors, including aerospace, fashion, mechanical, electronics, automotive and Oil&Gas. He has been working with GEDI since 2021 in Transition, Restructuring and Turnaround projects.

/ GIOVANNI TRIVISONNI

senior advisor - operations

Certified International Business Coach, Top Manager Trainer, and Strategic Consultant. Giovanni was CEO in both multinational and local industrial companies (Altran Group, Faro Technology, Perceptron Group, PTC, Sicme Motori). He carried out consultancy and management training activities at companies such as STAMET, UFS, FIBRO, LAGOSTINA, BIMOTOR, ITALVACUUM. Expert in corporate restructuring and relaunching with strong Sales and HR skills in maximizing people performance and in transition to change. He has been working with GEDI since 2019.

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