In Operational Excellence Consulting, I support companies and institutions in demanding strategy, transformation and performance challenges – from analysis and concept development through to consistent implementation.
My consulting focus includes strategy execution, Operational Excellence, organizational and process improvement, as well as the sustainable improvement of productivity, quality, delivery performance and business results.
A particular focus is increasingly placed on the effective use of digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in management, operations and continuous improvement processes.
In Operational Excellence Consulting, I combine many years of executive leadership experience with in-depth methodological expertise in Lean Management, Six Sigma, Hoshin Kanri and Performance Management. My approach is to develop solutions together with executives, organizations and employees that are pragmatic, measurable and implementable.
Consulting Focus Areas
- Strategy development and execution based on Hoshin Kanri, OKRs and the Balanced Scorecard
- Operational Excellence (analysis and improvement across Production, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Quality, Occupational Safety and HR)
- Lean Management, Six Sigma and data-driven process improvement
- Digitalization & Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Operations and Management
- Investment, infrastructure and digitalization projects (e.g. logistics centers, automated warehouse and material flow systems, SAP implementations)
- Relocation of production lines
- Plant start-ups, expansions and closures
- Post-merger integration and corporate integration
- Performance improvement and cost reduction
- Productivity and capacity improvement
- Quality Management
- Process optimization across the value chain
- Organizational development
- KPI and performance management systems
- Transformation, restructuring and Change Management
Typical Assignments
- Translate strategy into concrete objectives, actions and responsibilities
- Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve processes, support decision-making and increase efficiency
- Sustainably improve productivity, quality, delivery performance and business results
- Reduce costs, waste, scrap and rework
- Shorten lead times and increase capacity
- Stabilize critical processes and improve process capability
- Establish or further develop Operational Excellence and Lean systems
- Implement KPI and performance management systems
- Realign organizations, structures and responsibilities
- Effectively implement transformations and change programs
- Structure and manage cross-functional improvement programs
- Manage complex investment and transformation projects
- Set up and commission logistics centers
- Introduce automated high-bay warehouses and material flow systems
- Provide overall management of SAP/ERP implementations
- Coordinate internal functions, suppliers and external partners
- Ensure schedule, budget, quality and operational integration
Selected Consulting Projects
| Project / Assignment | Industry / Environment | Focus / Result |
| Transformation, Reorganization & Operational Excellence | Defense Industry | Process stabilization, risk management, improvement of production capacity and lead times |
| SAP S/4HANA Transformation and Development of a New Logistics Center | High-Tech Industry / Vacuum Technology | Management of S/4HANA incl. EWM, new logistics center with 13,000 pallet positions, integration of processes, organization and change |
| Introduction of Hoshin Kanri / Strategy Deployment | Industry / High-Tech / Mechanical Engineering | Translation of strategic objectives into operational actions, KPI linkage and faster execution |
| Introduction of a Global Lean and OPEX Program | Energy Plant Engineering | Global Lean/CI structures; €18 million manufacturing cost reduction, +26% productivity, -35% inventory |
| Development of a Global KPI and Management System | Energy Plant Engineering | Harmonized KPI framework for Production, Quality and Supply Chain; improved management transparency |
| Global Footprint Optimization and Production Relocation | Intralogistics / Mechanical Engineering | Site analyses, business cases and international relocations; approx. 15% manufacturing cost reduction |
| Organizational Development and Restructuring | Automotive Supplier Industry | Realignment of organization and responsibilities, productivity and cost improvement |
| Development and Implementation of an Electronics Strategy | Automotive Industry / OEM | Target architecture, management workshops and prioritized initiatives; approx. €32 million investment volume secured |
| Development of a Corporate Strategy | Food Industry | Market and competitive analysis, management workshops and strategic target framework |
| Improvement of Supplier and Quality Performance | Automotive Electronics | Root cause analysis, coaching and operational improvements; reduction of scrap and rework |
If, in addition to consulting, operational leadership responsibility is required, I take on assignments in Executive Interim Management. For individual leadership and decision-making situations, I also offer Executive Coaching & Sparring.