Our Services
Global Automotive Operations Experts specializes in solving both, immediate and general resource problems in the area of automotive operations and supply chain excellence.
We are focussing on the areas below.
Interim Executives, Interim Manager and Expert-Network
On the one hand, we have the experienced turn-around experts and crisis managers at management and departmental management level, and on the other hand, we also have specialized and effective consultants in our network. We bridge vacancies in the entire area of operations and support you in long-term projects. We would also be happy to put together entire teams for you and coordinate them for you so that you only have one contact person.
Typical interim projects:
- Interim SVP Global Operations (13 plants, 1 bn. € sales, 9000 employees)
- Interim Director Global Production (4 Plants, 300 Mio. € sales, 1500 employees)
- Interim COO (11 plants, 300 Mio. €, 2800 employees)
- Interim Plant Manager (350 Mio. €, 650 employees)
- Interim Purchasing Manager
Global Lean Operations System Design/Transformation and Industrie4.0
We have been involved in the implementation of the Toyota production system for over 20 years and have already developed and implemented integrated production systems several times. With our international network partners in the area of Lean Management and Industry 4.0 / Digital Factory, we can also implement corresponding projects at your global locations. It is important for us that we do not implement "Nice to Have" projects, but above all implement P&L and Net Working Capital relevant projects. We realize our Projects in your "world" and we do it together with your people.
This will ensure sustainable results.
Typical Lean Operations-Projects:
- Global Lean Transformation TIER 1 Automotive supplier (13 locations)
- Implementation Shop Floor Management TIER1 Automotive plant (350 Mio. €, 650 employees)
- Implementation Shop Floor Management TIER1 Automotive plant (60 Mio. €, 350 employees)
- Implementation holistic system KPI cockpit
Effective people development through "On the Job"-Coaching
- Many bosses complain about their employees and many employees complain about their bosses.
- The problem in most cases is that neither the boss nor the employees have been developed accordingly.
- Seminars, webinars, conferences, online trainings, etc. are not very effective.
- Effective people development can only be achieved by solving specific problems in practice.
- However, many companies need appropriate external coaching support for this.
Our approach:
For us "Respect for People” means developing teams (and people) through defining challenging, meaningful and tangible objectives, then together start a journey of common learning and make sure we will master the challenges and reach the objectives.
This is a superior team and people development approach, which over time generates great problem solvers, at all levels. From operators all the way down to the C-Level.
This is one of the important preconditions for profitable growth.
Do both! Train your teams effectively and get results!
For us "Respect for People” means developing teams (and people) through defining challenging, meaningful and tangible objectives, then together start a journey of common learning and make sure we will master the challenges and reach the objectives.
This is a superior team and people development approach, which over time generates great problem solvers, at all levels. From operators all the way down to the C-Level.
This is one of the important preconditions for profitable growth.
Do both! Train your teams effectively and get results!
Executive and Expert search for permanent positions
We find the specialists and managers for all technical and operations-related areas, supply chain management, quality management, engineering and technical project management. Our expertise and the optional use of PROFILINGVALUES significantly minimize the risk of incorrect settings.
Typical permanent positions:
- General Plant Manager (400 MA, ca. 80 Mio. € sales)
- Quality Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Group Lean Director
Operations restructuring and support in during insolvency
Restructuring and bankruptcy are very special situations in which both bankruptcy and labor law issues and the short-term effectiveness of measures are important. The challenge is to effectively implement the short-term turn around measures without permanently weakening the company. Our holistic understanding of systems helps us a lot.
Typical Restructuring and Turn Around Projects:
- Elaboration for an operational restructuring concept (location consolidation and new BCC location) as part of an IDW S6 restructuring report, improving Groups EBITDA by 6%.
- Global cost reduction program (13 locations in Europe, America and China) at a TIER1 automotive supplier
Operational "Gemba" Due Diligence
An effective Due Dilgence has to happen at the "Gemba". (the place, where the things are happening)
We know from our experience, that the biggest mistakes in company acquisitions are often made already during the due diligence process.
Especially when it comes to operations, there is often a lack of real experts who can correctly assess the operations of the target company and come to a realistic assessment of the true potential.
