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An electrical equipment manufacturer faced rising costs, low productivity, and siloed processes. Within just 12 months, we helped the client achieve +16% productivity, reduce lead times by 35%, and achieve more than 5x ROI. This was made possible by a holistic transformation of planning and organizational structures.
Rising volatility, declining volumes, and new requirements from the defense industry are putting increasing pressure on supply chains in Austrian and European industry. In this interview, Martin Horvath, CEO of Neuman Aluminium Impact Extrusion, explains why different customer segments require different supply chain setups.
Europe is losing momentum, Austria is struggling with costs, regulatory issues, and a lack of risk culture: at the first industry forum organised by Herakles Management and Tengler Consulting, the urgent need for action became clear. Representatives from business and politics discussed whether a turnaround is still possible, or if change will only be forced by a crisis.
Cybercrime has long been a key supply chain risk. Attacks not only affect IT systems, but also paralyze logistics, production, and entire value chains. Companies must therefore strategically integrate cyber risks into their supply chain planning—through clear governance, targeted supplier evaluation, and operational protective measures. Those who systematically build cyber resilience not only secure data, but also delivery capability and reputation.
Greiner Packaging International expanded without the supply chain organization following suit. This led to different performance standards, a lack of coordination and inefficiencies. Read here how the company overcame the siloed planning, improved the performance and took the SC organization to a new level.
Second part of the series, where we focus on common pitfalls during planning tool implementations. A new tool is more than a technical rollout — it’s an organizational change. Discover proven practices that help secure adoption, ROI, and long-term value.
Supply chain planning tools can drive real business value — or become expensive misfits. What makes a tool implementation successful? Often, it’s knowing what to avoid. For this reason, we collected the most common mistakes as well as best practices. In the first part, we focus on a software selection process.
Is Europe’s industry ready for the future? Protectionism, geopolitical tensions, technological disruption – in this interview, Manfred Stanek, CEO of Semperit AG, discusses the key challenges and opportunities in supply chain management.
AI in Supply Chain Network Design – Part 5. AI enables dynamic, resilient, and cost-efficient supply networks. Instead of static site analysis, it delivers data-driven scenarios for faster, smarter decisions.
AI in Supply Chain Network Design – Part 4. Supply chain network design (SCND) is a strategic process aiming to optimize the structure and flow of an organization’s supply chain while supporting long-term growth. Read how AI is transforming SCND from a static exercise into a dynamic, continuous process.
AI in Supply Chain Planning – Part 3. In operational order management, it’s all about fulfilling many diverse customer requests in the shortest possible time. Read how Artificial Intelligence creates transparency, prepares decisions, and orchestrates the supply chain to optimally meet customer demands.
AI in supply chain planning – part 2. Review how companies solve the never-ending problem of matching demand with supply – what capabilities are required for that, what are the options to develop the maturity. Explore the use cases and trends when it comes to digital part of the solution.
Operational firefighting leaves little time for proactive planning. A structured approach to capacity management and S&OP helps break the cycle. Discover how companies have improved productivity and delivery reliability.
Discover how integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your demand planning processes revolutionizes forecast accuracy, drives cost efficiency, and boosts responsiveness. Read here how AI-powered forecasting, alongside a differentiated planning approach, helps you streamline operations while maintaining high service.
A supply chain maturity assessment evaluates a company’s supply chain capabilities to identify improvement opportunities. The assessment takes several days. The resulting improvement roadmap is supported by key stakeholders, fostering the development of agility, resilience, and competitive advantage.
“One Plan” enables seamless supply chain integration by harmonizing departmental planning processes at the tactical level. By fostering collaboration and aligning resources with market demands, “One Plan” reduces inefficiencies and enhances agility.
The future belongs to those who shape it. This article demonstrates how companies can sustainably strengthen their competitive position through an optimized network.
OTIF (on time in full) is a the most important KPI for measuring delivery performance. While the formula for OTIF is straightforward, challenges arise during its implementation. Read here to discover what, in our view, should be considered when introducing OTIF.
“Your product portfolio is too large!” This often-heard statement rarely leads to action. With rising costs and evolving consumer habits, now is the moment to simplify and optimize your value chain.
A global leader in specialty wood-based fibers and pulp faced supply chain inefficiencies, from misaligned planning to siloed operations, hindering their ability to meet customer demands effectively.
An international paper manufacturer aimed to improve their competitiveness on the European market by offering better availability of top products at minimum lead time. However, the client’s supply chain was not ready.
We helped an international manufacturer in the automotive industry to streamline operations, improving OTIF performance by 30% and reducing stock levels by 20%. Discover how our S&OP process overhaul enhanced collaboration, transparency, and customer satisfaction.
