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 (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 definition

Benchmarking with reference processes

Development of ideal processes

Derivation of an implementation strategy

Implementation and Coaching

FAQ: 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 the area of operations are made on a situational basis and lack an overarching strategy.

  • Solution: Pragmatic strategy development for the area of operational excellence and prompt 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: They have already recognized where changes are necessary. At the same time, it is important to them that their employees play an active role in shaping the upcoming change.

  • Solution: We help you to develop the necessary sense of urgency so that we can work with your employees to develop suitable, individual solutions. Together we implement step by step and develop the necessary skills into success factors.

  • Problem: They have problems in the area of quality and no longer achieve their goals.

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

  • Problem: Do you lack the necessary adaptability in your production? Do your throughput times no longer meet market requirements?

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

  • Problem: Do you lack the necessary transparency in your production to make bottlenecks and efficiency increases visible?

  • Solution: Active Shopfloor Management and the establishment of a Performance Management System create security and 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: We work with you to systematically examine your production control and your current vertical range of manufacture and implement suitable measures to master the complexity.

Client voice

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Operational Excellence Strategy

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 support during 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 at the time of the project

Your advantage

  • With our service, we accompany you from the development of a strategy with the CEO and management to the implementation of the topics on the Shopfloor – “From Top-Floor to Shopfloor”

  • We bring the necessary experience and examples from practice and the operational business to the project in order to develop a customized 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 don’t get lost in concepts

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

Operational Excellence at ifp consulting

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is the base for the successful operation of manufacturing companies throughout the world. ifp consulting as your partner for industry und commerce 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

Nachhaltiges Umsatzwachstum durch effizienten Einsatz der eigenen Ressourcen und Kapazitäten

Lean Production

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

Shopfloor
Management

By introducing active Shopfloor management, we create the prerequisites and the mindset for implementing lean processes

KPI-Tree / Performancemanagement

With a good reporting structure to more transparency & efficiency. In addition to the design, we also use our business intelligence expertise to support the implementation of smart KPI 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

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

Production control 4.0

Improving costs, quality and speed through real-time data connection

Do you have any questions?
We are happy to help!

Your contact person: Dr. Gerhard Nowak

Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Nowak

Operational Excellence at ifp consulting

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is the base for the successful operation of manufacturing companies throughout the world. ifp consulting as your partner for industry und commerce 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

Nachhaltiges Umsatzwachstum durch effizienten Einsatz der eigenen Ressourcen und Kapazitäten

Lean
Production

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

Shopfloor
Management

By introducing active Shopfloor management, we create the prerequisites and the mindset for implementing lean processes

KPI-Tree / Performance-
management

With a good reporting structure to more transparency & efficiency. In addition to the design, we also use our business intelligence expertise to support the implementation of smart KPI 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

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

Production control 4.0

Improving costs, quality and speed through real-time data connection

Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Nowak

Do you have any questions?
We are happy to help!

Your contact: Dr. Gerhard Nowak