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