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Carlos Franco

Senior Partner, with over 25 years of experience in management positions in companies across different sectors

Carlos Franco
case study

Education Without Compromise: How Chisholm Institute Saved $2.25M with ERA Group

Chisholm Institute partnered with ERA Group to achieve $2.25 million in annual savings — an average reduction of over 30% across nine cost categories — while enhancing financial self-sufficiency and protecting education delivery.
$2.25M
Annual Savings
$2.25M
Average Cost Reduction
Proven Expertise

Our consultants bring deep industry knowledge and proven methodologies to solve complex challenges in specific industry sector.

“Working with Carlos enabled us to tackle a critical challenge within the company in a structured manner. His strategic and operational approach made it possible to reduce logistics costs by almost 20%, while strengthening our business's responsiveness.”

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About ERA Group

ERA Group is a global network of cost optimization and business improvement specialists, helping organisations unlock value and improve efficiency for over 30 years.
  • Strategic minds with hands-on execution.
  • Collaborative partners delivering measurable impact.
  • Deep expertise to tackle today’s toughest challenges.
Choosing ERA means more than cutting costs. 
It means gaining a [long-term partner] dedicated to [measurable results] and lasting impact.
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Client spend under review
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Countries covered
40
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Industries served
5
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