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Significant savings in procurement
Procurement optimization at Haka Kunz
Haka Kunz, a medium-sized manufacturer of household cleaning and beauty care products with an international direct sales structure, optimized its procurement processes with valantic. Savings in the six-figure range were realized through a detailed analysis and strategic tenders. In addition, cost drivers were identified and measures to increase efficiency were developed.
About the company
HAKA Kunz GmbH was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Waldenbuch near Stuttgart. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of cleaning products, detergents and personal care products. All products are developed with the aim of being particularly kind to the skin, environmentally friendly and free from unnecessary additives. HAKA positions itself as a value-oriented family business with the aim of combining effectiveness and sustainability. The products are sold via the company’s own online store as well as via stationary retail outlets in Germany, Austria and other European countries.
The project
The challenge
HAKA Kunz faced the challenge of optimizing its procurement processes and conditions. With around 65 product groups and over 350 vendors, there was considerable potential to reduce costs and simplify processes. It was also necessary to identify potential savings through a detailed analysis of procurement practices in order to realize operational and strategic efficiency gains.
Consulting approach
- Assessment of the current situation and identification of potential savings
- Conducting interviews to assess current procurement practices and existing restrictions.
- Detailed documentation of specifications and bills of quantities for relevant product groups.
- Realization of savings through various implementation approaches
- Implementation of comprehensive tenders for product groups such as packaging (solid board & corrugated cardboard), CEP services and raw materials
- Identification and analysis of cost drivers to create maximum transparency
- Implementation of demand management initiatives, including the elimination of “Green Dot” license expenses and adjustment of the frequency of demand in maintenance cleaning.
Solution and customer benefits
Significant cost savings were achieved through targeted procurement optimization. The tenders for packaging and raw materials led to improved cost transparency and a sustainable reduction in procurement prices. In addition, demand management eliminated unnecessary expenditure and made processes more efficient. Overall, savings in the six-figure range were achieved, while procurement processes were optimized and strategic capacities were freed up.
Conclusion
The procurement optimization at Haka Kunz achieved significant savings and sustainably improved the efficiency of processes. Strategic tenders and improved demand management eliminated unnecessary expenditure and increased cost transparency. This strengthened the company’s long-term competitiveness.
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Dr. Bernhard Höveler
Partner & Managing Director
valantic Supply Chain & Procurement Consulting
- Cost optimization
- Organizational development
- Strategic Negotiations
- Procurement transformation
Jan Laakmann
Partner
valantic Supply Chain & Procurement Consulting
- Sustainability strategy & roadmap
- ESG reporting (CSRD)
- Social supply chains (LkSG, EUDR, CBAM)
Dennis Goetjes
Partner
valantic
- Supply Chain Management
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Supply Chain Configuration
- SCM-Organisations