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Printing Manufacturer in KZN

Cost clarity and pricing discipline drive long-term profitability
CPW Printers: Print Profits: Reviving Financial Health for a Legacy Manufacturer
CPW Printers is a 100+ year old commercial printing business that produces books, catalogues, packaging, and high-quality printed materials. With rising overheads and stagnant sales, the business was struggling to improve profitability. There was no budgeting process in place, and reporting was neither timely nor accurate. The business was deep in overdraft due to poor debtors’ disciplines and poor inventory controls. BBO Consulting was brought in to stabilise the business, identify short term wins, improve cash flow and get some financial stability back in the business.
🚀 Resuscitating Cash Flow with Strategic Precision
To stabilise CPW Printers, BBO Consulting built a bottom-up budget tied to a rolling forecast and aligned leadership through strategic planning sessions. A management pack with variance tracking and detailed job costing was developed, while a revised pricing model ensured cost recovery. Material wastage was monitored closely, and short-term cash wins were unlocked by enforcing tighter control over debtors and inventory. During COVID-19, BBO Consulting also sourced government funding and grants to protect business continuity.
📈 Cash Unlocked, Stability Achieved
Cash flow improved by R2 million in just six months, driven by aggressive debtor and inventory management. Reporting turnaround was accelerated by four weeks, improving the speed and accuracy of decision-making. Debtors’ days were reduced by 30%, and stock days by 40%, freeing up working capital. Fixed costs were slashed by R1 million per year, bringing much-needed stability to the company.
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What our clients say

BBO Consulting improved our cash flow within 2 months by aggressively targeting our stock and debtors. They were then instrumental in guiding the company through COVID, by finding solutions such as UIF TERS and applying and receiving an interest free loan through the South African Future Trust. Without BBO Consulting’s services during COVID our company would have been lacking in direction. I can highly recommend BBO Consulting’s professionalism and expertise.
Mark Backhouse, Managing Director, CPW Printers