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Plant closures in the automotive industry
The case study describes a German location of an international group from the automotive industry (supplier). Four years before the start of the project, …
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HR transformation of German locations in an international corporate environment
The case study describes the situation of an international group in which the German locations were facing considerable challenges in human resources management.
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Turnaround in HR
A medium-sized IT company (SME), organized as an independent GmbH and wholly owned subsidiary of a city, was facing a comprehensive transformation. The company …
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Restructuring of an private equity institution
The company from the electronics manufacturing sector had been in a downward economic trend for several years. After several changes of ownership, it was …
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Restructuring of an educational institution
A long-established business training organization with a turnover of around € 55 million and around 1,000 employees came under increasing economic pressure. The core …
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Restructuring of an educational institution
A long-established business training organization with a turnover of around € 55 million and around 1,000 employees came under increasing economic pressure. The core …
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Restructuring of an educational institution
A long-established business training organization with a turnover of around € 55 million and around 1,000 employees came under increasing economic pressure. The core …
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Restructuring of an educational institution
A long-established business training organization with a turnover of around € 55 million and around 1,000 employees came under increasing economic pressure. The core …
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Restructuring of an educational institution
A long-established business training organization with a turnover of around € 55 million and around 1,000 employees came under increasing economic pressure. The core …
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Introduction of company-wide end-to-end test management in the telecommunications industry
In a dynamic telecommunications company, regular process and application changes were the order of the day. These adjustments increased the risk of disruptions in …
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Expansion of competitiveness
An established production site within the nonwovens industry was facing increasing international competitive pressure – particularly from lower-cost suppliers from Europe and Asia. At …
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Turnaround through cultural change
A medium-sized brand company from the processing steel and plastics industry with around 50 employees and a turnover of 15 million euros was facing …
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Industrial automation / Industry 4.0
In an industrial environment with a focus on contract logistics and outsourcing solutions, the challenge was to modernize and integrate a highly complex machine …
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Strategic project portfolio management in logistics
The medium-sized company from the logistics sector was looking back on a long phase of stable business processes. However, new market conditions – such …
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Corporate transformation and turnaround
The growth-oriented education group was undergoing a transformation process with a strategic realignmentThe economic situation was tense and the earnings situation was considered criticalTaking …
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Restructuring and realignment
Interim CFO Frank Wedekind stabilized the economic situation through an IBR, new control and planning systems and targeted restructuring measures – the …
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Organisationsentwicklung und Prozessoptimierung bei starkem Wachstum
Ein stark wachsendes Mittelstandsunternehmen stand vor strukturellen und prozessualen Herausforderungen. Durch gezielte Organisationsentwicklung und Prozessoptimierung wurde eine stabile Grundlage für weiteres …
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Erfolgreiche Reorganisation eines familiengeführten Mittelstandsunternehmens
Durch eine gezielte Reorganisation konnte ein familiengeführtes Mittelstandsunternehmen seine Führungsstruktur modernisieren und klare Verantwortlichkeiten schaffen. Das Projekt stärkte die operative Effizienz, …
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Erfolgreiches Mentoring zur Führungskräfteentwicklung in einem familiengeführten Mittelstandsunternehmen
Durch ein gezieltes Mentoring-Programm unterstützte Johannes Graf von Spee die Entwicklung von Führungskompetenz in einem familiengeführten Mittelstandsunternehmen. Der individuell begleitete Prozess …
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Erfolgreiche Due Diligence in einem mittelständischen Unternehmen
Begleitung der diskreten Veräußerung von zwei europäischen Tochtergesellschaften eines Schweizer Mittelständlers inklusive Due Diligence und Verkaufsprozessmanagement.
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Adaptation of the IT service portfolio to the increasing demand for managed services
Leistungsportfolio neu auszurichten mit dem Ziel, Managed IT-Services in klar definierten Leistungskategorien und Service Levels anzubieten
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Optimization of operational processes in fiber optic network expansion
Increasing process efficiency along the entire value chain
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Transformation of global HR area
Konzeption und Umsetzung eines neuen organisationalen Blueprints für alle HR-Bereiche
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Restructuring Food
Leading the management and sales team of a regional fruit and vegetable retailer during the …
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Integrated corporate planning
Aufbau eines tragfähigen Business Plans und einer integrierten Unternehmensplanung sowie Sicherstellung der Refinanzierung eines umsatzstarken …
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Turnaround in the success crisis
Development of integrated financial planning, ERP-controlled production and procurement planning for an innovative manufacturer of supercapacitors
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Turnaround in a critical situation
Commissioned by the parent company of a paper manufacturer whose existence was under threat to downsize the company, optimize processes and return …
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HR management role (DACH) and realization of a transfer of operations
Takeover of the HR management position and realization of a transfer of operations of an FCMG franchise company
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Transformation – “Solutions business” business development
Transformation of an international energy supply company with > 10,000 employees
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Performance improvement / turnaround
Interim management to ensure the measures from the restructuring report and business development of a large manufacturer of medical devices
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Organizational development / strategy
Preparation of a listed, technologically leading supplier of highly efficient products in the field of thermal insulation for future growth and performance enhancement
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Product Management – Interfaces as consultants
Reorganization of cooperation between product management of five business units and supply chain
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Integrated Demand Planning as European Project Manager
Development and introduction of a fully integrated S&OP as well as adaptation and extensive digitalization of planning processes
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Holistic revenue management as Commercial Manager
Turnaround (volume and margin) of a product segment of a branded goods group in the German-speaking market
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Process optimization and change management Engineered Products
Leadership and management of all processes in the areas of production planning, manufacturing, purchasing, materials management and quality as Interim Plant Manager
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Digitization HR department
Digitalisierung der HR-Abteilung eines Radiologie-Unternehmens in Form von Zeiterfassung, Bewerbermanagementsoftware und Prozessmanagements
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Reorganisation of production and introduction of an agile sprint process
Task Reorganisation of the production division Introduction of an agile sprint process to support the project and research-based business area Increasing productivity and creating …
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Governance, risk and compliance structures in wholesale
Review and standardization of structures through requirements for corporate governance and the risk and compliance management of a family business
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Restructuring program in wholesale
EBT improvement and restructuring of an international wholesale group
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ERP implementation and digitization of wholesale processes
Standardization of ERP systems through the introduction of a new system in an international wholesale company
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Cultural change program in wholesale
Task definition For the German subsidiary: Return to performance promises of past years Reduce complexity and bureaucracy Integrate quality offensive into the program Carry …
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Change Management and PMO
Task definition Setting up the steering committees and project management Identification of stakeholders and process owners Drawing up a communication plan and implementing the …
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Introduction of an activity-based working concept
Task definition Introduction of a new workplace concept with the move to a new office complex Support for a communicative and creative way of …
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Greenfield Implementation SAP S/4 HANA
F&P Case studiesTask definitionVery successful company in a market nicheExecutive Board wants to create the basis for comprehensive digitization with SAP S/4Challenge: long established,
customer-specific …
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Multi-project management Corporate management
Task definition Improve overview and manageability of all operational and strategic projects at the headquarters site (project goals, responsible parties, status, priorities, outlook) Enhance
goal-oriented …
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Post-merger integration of global order-to-cash processes
Task Global leader in animal health Interim Global Process Manager and Global Process Owner Order to Cash (O2C) Post Merger Integration under Pandemic Conditions …
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Turnaround in Crisis
Task definition Development of integrated financial planning Establishment of ERP-controlled production and procurement planning Turnaround plant Industry / Function / Environment Battery technology
(supercapacitors) Turnaround …
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PMI and set-up finances in a private equity investment
Task definition Project management and execution for Post Merger Integration, focus on Finance/Controlling Improving the quality of finance and PE reporting Industry / Function …
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Economic orientation of a startup in the growth phase
Task definition Professionalization of the organization, thereby establishing standards, processes and structures Creation of economic transparency and decision orientation, taking into account
economic / KPI-based …
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Customer contribution margin accounting
Task definition Clarification of the causes for the declining margin over the years Creation of transparency for countermeasures Industry / Function / Environment SME, …
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Through the crisis with integrated corporate planning
Task definition Development of a sustainable business plan with integrated corporate planning Use of integrated corporate planning as an instrument for corporate management Industry …
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Controlling with a focus on liquidity in plant construction
Task definition Execute customer orders with positive cash flow and budgeted success Industry / Function / Environment Leading manufacturer of equipment for storage, filling, …
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Working capital optimization in the plant engineering industry
Task definition Resolving the liquidity crisis Industry / Function / Environment Leading manufacturer of machinery and equipment for the production of food and pharmaceuticals …
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Process optimisation in Steel Service Center
Task definition Picking steel products Plant manager Productivity improvement Industry / Function / Environment Reduction of lead times Outsourcing of production units Improvement of …
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Stabilization E-Commerce as Interim CRO
Task definition Securing and stabilizing key processes: Sales Management/Order Coordination, Replenishment, Marketing, Finance, SCM, Import Processing, Logistics Preparation for future corporate and
growth strategy Industry …
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Implementation of a Business Intelligence Controlling Tool
Task definition Preparation of large amounts of data for real-time analyses Creation of a basis for tracking the development of material prices Building up …
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Process optimisation in plastics processing
F&P Case studiesTask definitionIncrease in machine availabilityStart-up of a new productMapping the processes in the ERP systemOrganisation Project ManagementChange management
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Go-to-market strategy in the food industry
Task Growth strategy from analysis to implementation plan Evaluation of market segmentation Focus on German market Industry/ Function / Environment Food Consultant Go-to-market strategy …
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Market development for hidden champion in the food industry
Task Market development and definition of the market strategy German market Adapt product portfolio to regional requirements Align sales strategy to growth Industry/ Function …
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Business development as a consultant
Task Development of launch strategies Establishing channel-specific sales concepts for top 3 customers (business development sales) Finding cooperation partners for two-tier sales Industry/ Function
/ …
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Cash flow increase through cost reduction program
Task Increase cash flow for purchase price financing through cost reduction program Change management Restructuring Put Group site “on its own feet” (release from …
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Establishment of liquidity management system
Task Ensure solvency Make tax payments on time Clarify relationships between income and liquidity Industry/ Function / Environment / Expert Healthcare Management of practice, …
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Merger of 2 companies
Task Corporate merger of two locations with different systems and processes into one target company Change management through optimization of positions Ensure seamless invoicing …
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Head of IT Operations Center
Task Management of a regional IT operations centre Responsible for the operation and service of all IT services (infrastructure, applications, workstations) Optimising the efficiency …
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International ICT system rollout
Planung und Management des ITK-System Roll-Outs einer deutschen Aktiengesellschaft
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Digitalisation accelerates global supply chains
Task Significantly increase reliability in global supply chains. Establish appropriate processes. Involve Asian suppliers. Qualification of personnel and organisational changes. Industry/ Function /
Environment / …
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Restructuring the organisation of a global industrial group
Task Blank sheet approach in all administrative and service areas Implementation of a more efficient and agile organisation Reduction of fixed costs by 3% …
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Turnaround of an industrial packaging division
Task Turnaround Industry/ Function / Environment / Expert Packaging Industry Division Manager and Managing Director Turnaround Development of a market and location strategy, establishment …
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Restructuring of production in rail vehicle construction
Task Restructuring of production Implementation of a cross-divisional efficiency programme to optimise productivity and adherence to schedules Introduction of clocked flow production with
just-in-sequence material …
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Problem credit identification
Task Streamlining the processes in problem loan management Implementation of regulatory requirements Definition of technical adjustments in the IT landscape Industry/ Function / Environment …
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Management and reorganisation of IT
Task Head of IT Responsible for development, implementation, operation and service of all IT services Optimising the performance and efficiency of IT Improving customer …
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Turnaround of an agile development project
Task Turnaround of a project for the development of software for the automatic control of professional drones Project audit (structure, processes, personnel, provider) Weakness …
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Restructuring of the manufacturing industry Mechanical engineering
Task Loss-making company Commissioned by the holding company to optimise processes and return to profitability Furthermore, staff turnover was to be counteracted Industry/ Function …
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Implementation of an AV for S&I actions
Task Implementation of an AV and production planning for the S&E sector Definition of processes Control of documents Training of employees Industry/ Function / …
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International system rollout
Task Introduction or upgrade of an IT service management tool (Remedy) in all countries of the corporate group Analysis and implementation of country-specific adaptations …
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Management of the electrical industry and relocation of production
Task The takeover of the company by a competitor required: Close management and motivation of the workforce to deliver current orders on time Preparation …
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Reorganisation and growth as interim CSO
Task Management of the entire market area of the company, sales, marketing, service and subsidiaries Reorganisation of the area of responsibility and the company …
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Increasing efficiency in technology consulting
Task Increase in the profitability of technology consulting by more than 20% Increase in turnover by more than 20% Maintenance of service quality and …
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Introduction of SAP processes and optimisation of the production chain
Task Mechanical engineering company for pharmaceutical cleaning systems Conversion from BAAN ERP to SAP Production process control and optimisation Outsourcing of production to Slovenia …
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Reorganisation of aluminium recycling
Task Analysis of the recycling processes Introduction of preventive maintenance Reduction of downtimes Project manager “Increasing production capacity Industry/ Function / Environment Recycling of
aluminium …
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Business Transformation Electrical Industry
Task Development and implementation of efficiency-enhancing measures Continuous improvement of workflows + processes Coordination of production volumes between the locations Ensuring an optimal flow
of …
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Restructuring and partial sale
Task Operational and strategic management of the company, all departments and subsidiaries Definition and implementation of restructuring measures Implementation of planned insolvency and sale …
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Takeover of the IT infrastructure support
Task Establishment of a service area for 1st level support for the IT systems of a customer Takeover of the service from the customer …
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Outsourcing core competencies abroad
Task Due to the realignment, core competencies (sales, product management, project management and service) were to be transferred to various core competence centres abroad. …
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Process optimisation wire production
Task Cause analysis for unstable mechanical and electrical material parameters Definition of an algorithm for tool change Reduction of throughput times Industry/ Function / …
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Increasing efficiency in production
Task Take over operational management Implementation of immediate measures to ensure the ability to deliver Process optimisation of production planning Increasing efficiency along the …
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Restructuring / company sale
Task Operational and strategic management of the company, all departments and subsidiaries Defining and implementing restructuring measures Securing financing and sale of the company …
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Introduction of central MDM as ERP project manager
Task Project management introduction of central MDM Takeover of an ongoing project in an emergency Industry/ Function / Environment Retail ERP Project Manager Group …
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Restructuring Food
Task Lead the management and sales team during the “turnaround process“ Ensureimprovement / standardisation of systems Ensure margin improvement for contracts winter season key …
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Performance improvement and turnaround
Task Interim management to secure the measures from the IDW S6 restructuring report “Business development and process optimisation of the organisational and operationalstructure Industry/ …
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Organisational development and strategy consulting
Task Preparing the organisation for future growth and performance improvement Coaching board and management team in the change management process Optimisation of key processes …
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Headquarters development as Interim HR Director
Task Establishment of the first EMEA HQ for an American company, including site selection and expansion as well as recruitment Industry/ Function Food Interim …
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ERP Master Data Management
Task Project management introduction of central MDM Takeover of an ongoing project in an emergency Industry/ Function Retail ERP Project Manager Group environment Analysis …
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ERP Introduction as ERP Project Manager
Task Project management ERP implementation Takeover of an ongoing project in an emergency Industry/ Function Plant engineering ERP Project Manager Medium-sized companies Analysis of …
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Demand Planning Project Management
Task Development and introduction of fully integrated S&OP Adaptation and extensive digitalisation of planning processes Integration into group IT landscape International rollout of processes …
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Reorganisation of the global SCM organisation
Task Reorganisation of the global SCM organisation towards a Demand Driven Supply Chain (Push to Pull) Consolidation of business units in the areas of …
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Product Management Interim Consulting
Task Reorganise cooperation between product management of five business units and supply chain Standardise assortment change processes Make product information system usable for SC …
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Sales process optimisation as Head of BU
Task Development of sales structures Solution development as early as the initial customer meeting Modern product database, parametric design Sample tests in the laboratory …
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Sales processes with state-of-the-art tools as Head of BU
Task Development of sales structures Solution development as early as the initial customer meeting Modern product database, parametric design Sample tests in the laboratory …
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Mechanical engineering start-up as interim CEO
Task Foundation and development up to international market maturity Establishment of the appropriate staff Operational implementation of customer-specific requirements Industry/ Function Mechanical
Engineering Managing partner …
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Business development through innovation
Task Preparation of company sale Product innovation in mechanical engineering and process development Securing the entire workforce for spin-off and merger project Industry/ Function …
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Company integration as Head M&A
Task Integration of a German family business into an international group of companies Development of a 5 year plan Modernisation Industry/ Function Pharma Interim …
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Holistic yield increase
Task Turnaround (volume and margin) of a product segment in the German-speaking market Revision of value creation for the consumer Alignment of the entire …
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Integration as Interim HR Director
Task Integration of HR activities of a production facility of an international group into an American company Change Management Industry/ Function Food Interim HR …
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Turnaround and sale of business unit
Task Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) business unit was lossmaker, had to return to the black and then be sold off Industry/ Function Special machinery …
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