Some basic principles of complex value chains hold true independently of industry boundaries. What differs are individual boundary conditions and current challenges. We are industry-independent consultants who focus on:
- Automotive industry
- High-tech electronics industry
- Machinery
- Hospitals
Typical projects:
Being ahead of the competition ...
(Large enterprises)
Starting point
- Too slow to react to changing market requirements
- Costs are too high
- Lack of an international supply chain strategy
Analysis
- Previous projects segment the tasks ineffectively
- Need to include customers, international subsidiaries, partners, and suppliers
Solution
- Consistent time-management from supplier to customer
- Build-to-Order
- Lean value chain structures
Results
- Very short order-to-delivery times (days instead of weeks)
- Massive inventory reduction
- Significant cost reduction
Reliable delivery times – high efficiency in production
(Medium-sized production company)
Starting point
- Customer dissatisfaction with reliable and short order-to-delivery time
- High growth rate, changing bottlenecks in the order fulfillment process
- Pressure and rushing in production
Analysis
- Segment customers and orders
- Input/Output, cycle times, delivery accuracy
- Plan and control on an ongoing basis
Solution
- Segment the value creation
- New planning and control logic
- Managers and employees adopt way of working
Results
- Consistently high delivery accuracy
- Increased production throughput
- Smooth processes, avoidance of non-productive tasks