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      Case study

      Lean Six Sigma solves a commercial bank's growth problem

      When credit issues constrained growth for a commercial bank client, Bain applied Lean Six Sigma principles to improve the credit process. The resulting rule-based credit policies and faster approval process helped the client delegate more responsibility to front-line employees, reduce processing time and increase accuracy.

      • min read

      At a Glance

      • 30% reduction in time required to approve credit applications (with fast track deals)
      • 10-15% reduction of deals requiring approval by central credit head
      • 25% reduction in applications requiring rework

      The Story

      The Situation

      As the residential property market slowed, local banks shifted their focus to commercial banking. However, credit issues were a major constraint to growth of the business.

      • Credit issues included credit processes, policies, capabilities and culture
      • Problems existed throughout the organization, from sales force and front line credit approvals team to central group credit

      Commercial Bank Co.* engaged Bain to help develop a growth strategy to increase the speed, accuracy and efficiency of credit processes and decision making.

      Our Approach

      Bain applied Lean Six Sigma principles to improve the performance and efficiency of credit process.

      Our Recommendations

      Bain recommended rule-based credit policies with faster approval process to enable growth, reduce processing time and increase accuracy.

      The Results

      Commercial Bank Co. implemented Bain's recommendations, along with metrics to track improvements and change management processes to ensure success.

       

      * Levamos a confidencialidade de nossos clientes a sério. Embora os nomes tenham sido alterados, os resultados são reais.
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