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‘Do it right the first time’ would be the ideal goal for projects aimed at the successful further development of core processes. On the way there, a targeted diagnosis with an action plan helps to overcome initial uncertainties about the right steps to take. A project example will show how the analysis and evaluation of […]

Familiar SAP tools, closely integrated with many processes within companies, need to be replaced after some time due to expiring usage rights. A successor solution is needed, but is it even possible to integrate the potential solutions into the existing corporate system landscape? This was the case, for example, with a group of companies with

In this successfully completed contract, the task was to conceptually restructure production planning for the client’s main production site. The improvement measures defined in the project for various production areas (e.g., colour pastes, small batches, 2-component production, manual filling, automatic systems) were then implemented step by step. Restructuring began in the production areas, which already

The effects on purchasing behaviour due to supply bottlenecks, crises, and rising costs were clearly noticeable in 2021 – and will also shape the coming years. The most prominent example in 2021 was the blockage of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given, a huge container ship. Hundreds of ships were stuck at both ends

An open and stress-free working atmosphere offers the best conditions for optimal corporate success. In reality, however, it in many cases becomes clear how full of conflict and tense communications and interactions in business life can be. Conflicts arise for a variety of reasons. However, they always occur more frequently when the partners concerned in

To achieve long-term sustainability in processes, it is necessary to track KPIs consequently, followed by identification of root-causes for deviations and definition of appropriate actions to improve process quality. Current projects show some similarities regarding KPIs: initially KPIs are defined and monitored. Suddenly reasons arise, why the goal is seemingly set too high and unreachable.

Strictly targeting to service level management, applying rule based demand planning, and consequent checking of allocated quantities during order entry are the basis to achieve customer service levels beyond 98%. At present, Asia is #1 focus market for European Companies in the luxury cosmetics segment. Especially, supply chains are faced by huge challenges due to