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Supply Chain Management & Logistics

In this blog category, you will find information about the exciting world of logistics and supply chain management and learn more about the topics SCM and logistics consulting, sales & operations planning, and logistics and supplier management. Our experts will provide information about our realtime APS software (Advance Planning and Scheduling) way RTS, the standard software for real-time simulation of SCM planning scenarios. Another topic in this blog category is the Critical Chain Monitor, our cloud-based service for inventory monitoring and defect management in global supply networks.

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Supply Chain Management & Logistics February 13, 2026

Efficient production – the art of batch size optimization

Batch size optimization helps to reduce production costs and make processes more efficient. The aim is to achieve a good balance between set-up and storage costs. Throughput times, capacities and restrictions must also be taken into account. With the right strategy, tangible savings can be achieved.

Efficient production – the art of batch size optimization
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Supply Chain Management & Logistics December 2, 2025

Avoiding supply bottlenecks – securing the supply of goods

Supply bottlenecks jeopardize production, sales and customer relationships. This makes it all the more important to identify causes at an early stage and initiate targeted countermeasures. Clear planning, digital tools and early warning systems can effectively strengthen the resilience of the supply chain.

Avoiding supply bottlenecks – securing the supply of goods
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Supply Chain Management & Logistics July 8, 2025

Production planning 4.0: Agility as a success factor in volatile times

In a world where change has become the norm, companies are under massive pressure to make their production processes flexible and efficient. Especially in manufacturing industry, the dynamics of the market require more agile production planning.

Production planning 4.0: Agility as a success factor in volatile times
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Supply Chain Management & Logistics May 8, 2025

Expert consulting on the implementation of the PPWR (EU packaging regulation)

Fulfill the PPWR requirements efficiently and on time. Our consulting services support companies throughout the implementation of the new EU packaging & packaging waste regulation (PPWR) – from the initial readiness check to piloting and more.

Expert consulting on the implementation of the PPWR (EU packaging regulation)
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Supply Chain Management & Logistics April 30, 2025

Supply chain benchmarking: recognizing potential quickly and efficiently

Supply chain benchmarking helps to identify optimization potential in a structured and fact-based manner. Qualitative and quantitative methods show deviations from best practices and provide initial indications of the level of potential savings. This creates the basis for targeted measures.

Supply chain benchmarking: recognizing potential quickly and efficiently
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Supply Chain Management & Logistics January 30, 2025

Shorten delivery times – increase efficiency in the supply chain

Short delivery times are a key success factor in dynamic markets. Optimizing planning, warehouse and production processes in a targeted manner reduces costs, increases flexibility and boosts customer satisfaction. In this way, efficiency and competitiveness can be sustainably increased.

Shorten delivery times – increase efficiency in the supply chain
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Supply Chain Management & Logistics January 25, 2025

Interim management: Flexible management strategies for dynamic times

Interim managers offer short-term leadership, expertise and operational support in times of change or bottlenecks. They assume responsibility, drive projects forward and ensure stability - flexible, experienced and goal-oriented. This results in fast, effective solutions with a lasting effect.

Interim management: Flexible management strategies for dynamic times
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Supply Chain Management & Logistics October 6, 2024

Sustainable procurement for a green economy

Sustainable procurement is a key lever for greater environmental and climate protection. Public institutions bear great responsibility in the face of high emissions. They must strategically integrate ecological, social and economic criteria into the procurement process - effectively and with an eye to the future.

Sustainable procurement for a green economy
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Supply Chain Management & Logistics March 8, 2023

Building the digital foundation for next-generation project-based planning

When we talk about project-based services, we think about very complex equipment, long lead times, services to install the products, a global network of suppliers, and the management of aftermarket parts and maintenance.

Building the digital foundation for next-generation project-based planning
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