Development and operation of a cost reduction program

A Building Technology company was reacting to rising costs and wanted to achieve noticeable savings in purchasing through a cross-divisional program. To achieve this, an effective organization with clear control mechanisms had to be established. The aim was to systematically identify optimization potential and manage its implementation within a robust program framework. To this end, […]
Training public service managers in management disciplines

A large administration had set up a qualification program to systematically qualify managers for more advanced tasks. A suitable training program was needed for several areas of modern management methods. The aim was to teach proven concepts and methods for everyday work in the administrative environment. The training initially took place in person and was […]
Conception and development of sales marketing standards

A software company wanted to expand its marketing and sales activities and create suitable standards and supporting media for this purpose. At the same time, the digital presence was to be further developed in a structured manner. Clear design guidelines, templates, a suitable filing structure and impulses for further communicative design were required. The standards […]
Operational support for the management of an SCM department of a wind turbine manufacturer

A Machinery & Plant Engineering company had realigned a central function for supply chain and cost issues. The work was strongly pragmatic in nature, which revealed a need for further development in structures, interfaces and decision-making principles. The aim was to achieve a more systematic and efficient way of working with more readily available, reliable […]
Optimization of the development process

A Machinery & Plant Engineering company already had an established development process, but saw further potential in terms of interfaces, efficiency, adaptability, measurability and change management. As part of a larger program, this process was to be further developed in a targeted manner. The aim was to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the development […]
Management of a project for the construction of a production plant for rotor blades in India

A manufacturer in the Machinery & Plant Engineering sector was planning to build additional production capacity and needed to dovetail this with other preparatory activities. In addition to local project management, this also required comprehensive control. Infrastructure, materials, operating resources, available manpower and an orderly production ramp-up had to be ensured. To this end, a […]
Training for junior managers in the public sector

A large administration wanted to prepare prospective managers for future tasks at an early stage and establish a suitable training format for this purpose. They were looking for a program that was tailored to the requirements of the public sector. The aim was to convey management tools, an understanding of roles and a common understanding […]
Development of quality engineering methods

A company in the transportation and logistics sector was working with numerous external partners on complex development projects. Different methodological approaches made it difficult to reliably safeguard development processes and results. What was needed was a coordinated methodological approach that assesses maturity levels, integrates best practices and supports collaboration more systematically. Based on the analysis […]
Reorganization of an IT department of a manufacturer of music software & hardware

A technology company had already initiated organizational changes, but saw further potential in the IT area in terms of organization, processes and performance and service portfolio. A reliable overall picture was therefore required for the future direction. A clearly described target image, suitable measures and an implementable change plan for further development should be drawn […]
Optimization of the supply chain planning of an abrasives manufacturer

An industrial company with internationally distributed procurement, processing and finishing had introduced an extended planning system. However, practical use revealed weaknesses that limited transparency, controllability and operational effectiveness. The aim was to gain a sound understanding of strengths and weaknesses, derive and implement improvement measures and stabilize delivery performance in the long term. To this […]