Malco Products implemented GGOB by utilizing financial projections, weekly management and company huddles, scoreboards, and financial literacy training for all associates. Malco also set goals around associate engagement with its new facility in DeWitt, Nebraska, challenging Minnesota-based associates to spend time working at the DeWitt plant to encourage participation.

“Our business expansion in Nebraska is the largest Malco has undertaken,” explained Mardon Quandt, Malco chief operating officer and president. “Malco’s utilization of GGOB open-book management philosophies has ensured that we have had the resources needed, communication, and continuous improvement to make our expansion successful, and we’re proud to say that 90 percent of our Minnesota-based employees have participated in our challenge to spend time working at the DeWitt plant.”

Through greater financial literacy and accountabilities at all levels, efficiencies and lead times have improved at Malco. Sales and net operating profits have increased to record levels, and since Malco first implemented GGOB, associates have collectively received over $1.7 million in company incentive bonus payments—which has helped engage associates while giving them a greater stake in the performance of the company.

“GGOB has a positive effect on us, and it is a great fit for our organization, as we are 100 percent employee-owned,” said Marvin Kampa, Malco accounting manager. “Engagement has increased, which leads to more transparent information and communication. It has also taught me to be more transparent personally, communicate better, and to set personal goals and strive to achieve them.”

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