Operational Excellence

Establishment of a culture of operational excellence

Operational Excellence (OPEX) is the consistent implementation of corporate strategy with the aim of achieving greater operational success than the competition. With this established method, the core processes within the value chain are permanently analyzed and optimized with regard to their effectiveness and efficiency. As a result, risks can be eliminated through optimized structures, operating and process costs can be reduced, and profitability can be increased through improved processes while maintaining high quality. We advise you on the subject of OPEX with comprehensive optimization programs in the areas of logistics, production and the entire supply chain. In doing so, we help you align all processes with customer needs as well as internal quality and efficiency. Regardless of the phase or sub-area – we are your first point of contact for the topic of Operational Excellence.

Operational Excellence

Establishment of a culture of operational excellence

Operational Excellence (OPEX) is the consistent implementation of corporate strategy with the aim of achieving greater operational success than the competition. With this established method, the core processes within the value chain are permanently analyzed and optimized with regard to their effectiveness and efficiency. As a result, risks can be eliminated through optimized structures, operating and process costs can be reduced, and profitability can be increased through improved processes while maintaining high quality. We advise you on the subject of OPEX with comprehensive optimization programs in the areas of logistics, production and the entire supply chain. In doing so, we help you align all processes with customer needs as well as internal quality and efficiency. Regardless of the phase or sub-area – we are your first point of contact for the topic of Operational Excellence.

Our services

Operational excellence can only be achieved by applying proven methods from lean management, such as lean thinking, Six Sigma and total quality management. As a result, operational excellence becomes part of the corporate culture and is not understood as a one-off process optimization, but rather the pursuit of continuous improvement – a self-improving organization. ifp consulting supports companies in production and logistics in effectively and sustainably establishing a culture of operational excellence. In doing so, we advise you along your entire value chain through an end-to-end five-step approach:

Strategic positioning and target setting

Benchmarking with reference processes

Development of ideal processes

Derivation of an implementation strategy

Implementation and coaching

Customer problems & solutions

Every company has individual customer and supplier relationships and specific internal processes. Nevertheless, many of our customers face similar challenges time and again in their operations across industries. We want to find the best solution for you individually and support you in the task of turning your manufacturing processes into a competitive advantage.

  • Problem: Decisions on changes in Operations are made on a situational basis and lack an overarching strategy.

  • Solution: Pragmatic strategy development for operational excellence and timely implementation of measures

  • Problem: Competitive pressure has increased and efficiency improvements are necessary to survive in the market.

  • Solution: Through targeted benchmarking and comparative assessments, as well as our OPEX Quick Check, we create a comprehensive picture of the current situation. We then define suitable measures to optimize processes, increase plant efficiency and, for example, carry out targeted bottleneck management with hourly counting.

  • Problem: You have already identified where changes are needed. At the same time, it is important to you that your workforce plays an active role in the upcoming change.

  • Solution: We help you to develop the necessary Sense of Urgency in such a way that we can work out suitable, individual solutions together with your employees. Together, we implement step by step and build the necessary capabilities into success factors.

  • Problem: You have problems in the area of quality and are no longer achieving your goals.

  • Solution: We analyze the initial situation and establish appropriate lean methods and question the ideal vertical range of manufacture.

  • Problem: You lack the necessary adaptability of your production? Lead times no longer meet market requirements?

  • Solution: Through standardization, comprehensive value stream design and, for example, Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM) activities, we create the basis for efficient, and robust processes.

  • Problem: You lack the necessary transparency in your production to make bottlenecks and efficiency improvements visible?

  • Solution: Active shop floor management and the establishment of a performance management system create security, the basis for transparency and the design of lean processes that are continuously improved.

  • Problem: Are you struggling with increasing complexity and variant diversity in your day-to-day operations?

  • Solution: Together with you, we systematically examine your production control as well as your current vertical range of manufacture and implement suitable measures to master the complexity.

Customer testimonial

Operational Excellence Strategie

ifp consulting supported MOCOM in the development and implementation of an operational excellence strategy.

  • OpEx Performance Assessment & Benchmarking

  • Definition and evaluation of strategic fields of action

  • Creation of an OpEx strategy house

  • Development of an implementation roadmap and monitoring of implementation

MOCOM Compounds GmbH & Co. KG

“In ifp consulting, we found a partner who directly understood our challenge and shaped our project with an implementation-oriented, hands-on approach. They have been very effective in helping us build a strong understanding and awareness to drive improvements in our value creation processes.”

Ian Mills, CEO MOCOM Compounds GmbH & Co. KG

Your advantage

  • We accompany you with our service from the development of a strategy with CEO and management to the implementation of the topics on the shop floor – “From Top-Floor to Shopfloor”.

  • We bring the necessary experience and examples from the practice and the operational business into the project, in order to compile the individually suitable solution.

  • We transfer the best ideas and approaches from other industries to your company and develop a customized solution for you.

  • With healthy pragmatism we quickly bring about visible changes and do not get lost in concepts

  • Together with your project team, we implement solutions on site and coach you in effective methods such as the implementation of Shopfloor Management or SMED workshops to minimize set-up and downtimes.

Operational Excellence at ifp consulting

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is the basis for the successful operation of manufacturing companies throughout the world. As your partner for industry and commerce, ifp consulting has the expertise, many years of experience and the digital tools and methods to strengthen your operational excellence with the appropriate measures within a short time. We understand Operational Excellence as a holistic approach to long-term success.

Assessment / Benchmarking

Systematic evaluation of your current organization and processes compared to the competition

Process optimization

Sustainable sales growth through efficient use of own resources and capacities

Lean Production

We bring a comprehensive set of methods and experience in the implementation

Shopfloor
Management

By introducing active shop floor management, we create the prerequisite and the mindset for implementing lean processes

KPI-Tree / Performancemanagement

With a good reporting structure to more transparency & efficiency. In addition to the conceptual design, our business intelligence expertise also supports you in the implementation of smart performance measurement systems based on your data.

Increase in plant efficiency

Increasing plant efficiency through systematic analysis, OEE consideration, SMED activities and employee involvement

Ideal vertical range of manufacture

Determining the right proportion of in-house production in the production process

Production control 4.0

Improve cost, quality and speed through real-time data connectivity

Operational Excellence at ifp consulting

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is the basis for the successful operation of manufacturing companies throughout the world. As your partner for industry and commerce, ifp consulting has the expertise, many years of experience and the digital tools and methods to strengthen your operational excellence with the appropriate measures within a short time. We understand Operational Excellence as a holistic approach to long-term success.

Assessment / Benchmarking

Systematic evaluation of your current organization and processes compared to the competition

Process-
optimization

Sustainable sales growth through efficient use of own resources and capacities

Lean
Production

We bring a comprehensive set of methods and experience in the implementation

Shopfloor
Management

By introducing active shop floor management, we create the prerequisite and the mindset for implementing lean processes

KPI-Tree / Performance-
control

With a good reporting structure to more transparency & efficiency. In addition to the conceptual design, our business intelligence expertise also supports you in the implementation of smart performance measurement systems based on your data.

Increase in plant efficiency

Increasing plant efficiency through systematic analysis, OEE consideration, SMED activities and employee involvement

Ideal vertical range of manufacture

Determining the right proportion of in-house production in the production process

Production control 4.0

Improve cost, quality and speed through real-time data connectivity