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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas holiday season! I also want to express my gratitude to this inspiring Supply Chain & Operational Excellence community. This year has been filled with challenging projects, outstanding collaboration, and great results in the Supply Chain Transformation & Excellence projects.
Operational Excellence - LEAN Toolkit
LEAN Toolkit made easy. Short snapshot from the workshop recently hold focussing on LEAN Business Systems and Best Practices. Despite the different adaptions in LEAN (MPS, BPS, HOS, FMOS, K100) from the Toyota Production System (TPS) the following overview summarizes the Best Practices in defining an Excellence Lean Toolkit. #supplychainexcellence #supplychain #industrie40 #digitization #transformation #lean #operationalexcellence #interimmanagement
PRINCE2® Practitioner in Project Management Zertifizierung - June 27, 2025
Erfolgreiche Rezertifizierung PRINCE2® Practitioner in Project Management.
PRINCE2® - die weltweit erfolgreiche Projektmanagement-Methode.
Grüße vom Praxistag "Prozesse optimieren und Arbeitsabläufe automatisieren mit RPA und KI" - March 21, 2025
Spannende Vorträge mit Best Practices, Insights and Use Cases aus Forschung und Praxis zum Einsatz von Robotic Process Automation (RPA) und Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) im Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Saarbrücken. Danke an alle Referenten und Teilnehmer für die spannenden Diskussionen!
"Navigating the future - The Ultimate Supply Chain Leadership Challenge" - June 2024
It was my pleasure to contribute with the article "Navigating the future - The Ultimate Supply Chain Leadership Challenge" to the amazing Celerity Supply Chain Tribe June 24 edition with focus on Supply Chain Leadership.
Workshop-Reihe „Vernetzte Logistik“ - June 12, 2024
"Entdecken Sie, wie Technologien strategisch mit Ihren Logistikprozessen verknüpft werden können." Unter diesem Motto stand der Workshop "Vernetzte Logistik" bei der abat+ in St. Ingbert organisiert vom MDZ und der GfPM. Dabei standen im Fokus die digitalen Technologien - Cloud, Digitaler Zwilling, Künstliche Intelligenz - sowie entsprechende Best Practices, Use Cases und Fallstudien erfolgreicher Implementierungen.
Workshop „Von Ideen zu Innovationen - Methodenansätze & Erfolgsfaktoren" - April 18, 2024
"Von Ideen zu Innovationen - Methodenansätze & Erfolgsfaktoren", unter diesem Motto fand am 18.April 2024 der Workshop am East Side Fab. in Saarbrücken statt.
"Digital Supply Chain Networks - Defining New Standards" - December 2023
Was my pleasure to contribute with an interview "Supply Chain Networks - Defining New Standards" to the supplychaintribe December edition 2023. “The future winning supply chain strategy requires new strengths and competencies such as supply chain risk management, resilience and agility. But this is not enough. It’s time to address digital supply chain management. Digital supply chain technologies are undoubtedly the foundation of the future supply chain.”
Greetings from the MIttelstand-Digital Zentrum Saarbrücken! - October 17, 2023
Greet day in Saarbrücken with a remarkable line-up of speakers adressing the challenges of ERP & MES systems, especially in the light of implementation with focus on manufacturing and logistics! Was a pleasure to meet peers and industry experts to discuss latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Supply Chain APAC Virtual Meetup - October 4, 2023
It was a great pleasure to attend today's Supply Chain APAC Virtual Meetup! We had interesting discussions on supply chain trends, technologies, and transformation initiatives. This unique network event provides an opportunity for supply chain, procurement, and logistics peers to share experiences and expertise.
Driving Digital Transformation in the Automotive Supplier Industry - July 13, 2023
Last month I had the great opportunity to attend the summit „Zukunftssicherer Mittelstand in der Automobilzulieferindustrie“ at the Gebläsehalle Neunkirchen/Saarland. The event was hosted by the Saarland Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digital Affairs and Energy, the TraSaar network and autoregion e.v.. Was a pleasure to gain new insights and to have a great networking opportunity.
Greetings from the transport Logistic exhibition in Munich 2023!
I am thrilled to share my recent visit to the #transportlogistic in Munich, where I had an exceptional time connecting with old friends and peers while also forging dozens of valuable new contacts. This event truly surpassed my expectations in terms of networking opportunities and discovering the latest advancements in logistics, transportation, and digital supply chain technologies.
Digital Twin & Smart Manufacturing Summit - April 27 - 28, 2023
It was a great experience moderating the 2023 "Digital Twin & Smart Manufacturing Summit" in Munich. The summit served as an incredible networking event that brought together visionary speakers, industry experts, academic researchers, and innovative technology providers in the field of digital twin and smart manufacturing.
Panel discussion at the Digital Twin & Smart Manufacturing Summit in Munich
Great panel discussion today at the "Digital Twin & Smart Manufacturing Summit" organized by Altrusia. Thanks to Arqum Ahmad from Leonardo, Seonhi Ro from Ford Motor Company and Alexander Forell from Makersite for the valueable insights adressing the challenges of the "Application of digital twins to the product lifecycle of battery packs of electrical vehicles"
Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) Workshop IHK Frankfurt a. M. - March 6, 2023
Great day at the IHK Frankfurt am Main/Chamber of Commerce and Industry attending the workshop on Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz/Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains. Valuable teamwork, interesting use cases, and a forward-thinking roadmap drove us toward the final goal.
Supply Chain APAC Virtual Meetup - March 2, 2023
It was a great pleasure to attend today's Supply Chain APAC Virtual Meetup! We had interesting discussions on supply chain trends, technologies, and transformation initiatives. This unique network event provides an opportunity for supply chain, procurement, and logistics peers to share experiences and expertise.
Global Supply Chain Challenges and Risks - "Supply Chain Strategy to become the ultimate differentiator" im BMEnet-Guide 2023
Es war mir eine Freude mit einem Experten Artikel zum BMEnet-Guide 2023 beizutragen! “Globalization, Regionalization, Insourcing, Outsourcing, Offshoring oder doch Nearshoring?” „Wie sieht das viel zitierte “New Normal” für die Supply Chain aus?“ „Welche Rolle spielen dabei Industrie 4.0 Schlüsseltechnologien?“ Diese Fragestellungen diskutiert mein Artikel „Global Supply Chain Challenges und Risks“ im BMEnet-Guide Beschaffungsdienstleister 2023.
6. Industrie 4.0-Tag Baden Württemberg - Dec 5, 2022
Greetings from the 6. Industrie 4-0-Tag Baden-Württemberg at the IHK Region Stuttgart! High level key note speeches and workshops under the headline ENGINEERING | WERSCHÖPFUNG | TECHNOLOGIE!
CDO Aachen - Convention on Digital Opportunities - Nov 11, 2022
Was a great day at the CDO Aachen 2022 with the headline "Sustainable Digitalization for the Era of Uncertainity” hosted by FRI an der RWTH Aachen & Industrie 4.0 Maturity Center with key topics on “Digital Resilience vs. Sustainable Digitalization”, “Leveraging Technology to face uncertainties” and “Corporate Culture & Digital Technologies”.
BME Online Konferenz "Die digitale Transformation der Supply Chain " - October 05, 2022
Great day at the BME Online Konferenz "Die digitale Transformation der Supply Chain". Great presentations, best practices and use cases adressing the challenges of the digital transformation for the supply chain. (picture: BME)
ViSAAR Impulstagung "Impulse für Virtuelles Arbeiten" - September 22, 2022
Greetings from the ViSAAR Impulstagung "Impulse für Virtuelles Arbeiten" at the ZeMA Saarbrücken! High level key notes speeches, use cases and insights on corporate initiatives and company projects focusing on remote and hybrid work, virtual reality (VR) / augmented reality (AR) and digital collaboration & coaching.
BME Advanced International Class -July 05, 2022
"The future is yours to shape!" Was a great pleasure to speak at the BME Advanced International Class "Procurement of Electronics in East Asia" with the topic "Global Supply Chain Challenges and Risks". The BME event was a high-value opportunity for supply chain, procurement and logistics professionals to share best practices, insights and use cases. Conclusion #1 "The supply chain of the future will become an ultimate differentiator. "
Leading Digital Innovation in Supply Chain and Logistics - May to July, 2022
It was Was a great experience to attend the program "Leading Digital Innovation in Supply Chain and Logistics" at IMD. The program is an excellent learning curve to explore the practices for restructuring the digital supply chain and how to develop a digital supply chain roadmap. On top, many great discussions and insights with Supply Chain Leaders around the world.
Greetings from the Bexbach office!
Sunny day at the Gründer- und Mittelstandszentrum at the Saarpfalz-Park Bexbach. Great place to work with full range of flexibility to suceed in Supply Chain Optimization and Business Excellence projects. As Interim Manager and Consultant it is important to support the corporations with full flexibitity according to the project requirements in their supply chain transformation initiatives.
BME-Forum, July 2022
Join me! I'll be speaking at the BME Advanced International Class "Procurement of Electronics in East Asia“ on July 5th & 6th, 2022 adressing the challenges of Global Supply Chain Management & Procurement with specific focus on APAC region.
Unternehmertreffen der saarländischen Automobilindustrie - June 30, 2022
Great day under the headline "Umbruch in der automobilen Wertschöpfungskette" at the Saarland Automotive Industry summit 2022 hosted by automotive.saarland.! High level key notes speeches and insights on corporate transformation initiatives from automotive.saarland, VDA, thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions, ZF Mobility Solutions and NIO Europe.
Digital Workshop Moderator - March 2022
Upgrading the digital competencies to highest standards has been the goal participating in the Digital Workshop Moderator Training. It was a great experience!
The Future of Supply Chain Summit - Nov 2021
This was again an Alcott Global high level event with fantastic key note speeches adressing the Future of Supply Chain Management across Industry boundaries. My personal highlights have been the sessions "Leadership and Skills needed in the New World of Work" and "Supply Chain Technology - What is Hype and What is real?"
Service Logistics Asia Summit - October 28, 2021
Great experience attending the summit Service Logistics Asia 2021 as a member of the panel discussion "The future of Automotive Aftermarket" discussing latest trends, best practices and Excellence standards on Aftermarket Supply Chain as well as Service & Distribution Strategies including reverse logistics.
EV Supply Chain Asia Summit - August 26, 2021
There are challenging times of fundamental transformation in the Automotive Industry. The shift towards Electric Vehicles (EV) will change the landscape in the mobility industry. Was a great pleasure attenting the panel discussion adressing the challenges of EV Supply Chain Management at the EV Supply Chain Asia Summit.
Supply Chain 4.0 Technologies & Investments
"50% of companies have planned investments until 2023 for Supply Chain Operations. Focus will be Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics and IoT. Means upgrading Warehouse Automatizations and Distibution Center Operations." Short snapshot from the presentation hold at ASW University with topic of "Industry 4.0 - Smart Factory and SCM; Ready for the Future?" at the ASW University.
Whitepaper 247 WMS - Warehouse 2020
Great cooperation with 247 WMS contributing to their whitepaper
"20 magazijntips voor 2020". My advise No1 " Inveteer in mensen en organisaties en het ontwikkelen van toekomstbestendige capaciteiten."
2. BME-Customs & Trade Summit - Sept 2019
Was a great pleasure attending the 2. BME Customs & Trade Summit as a speaker at the the panel discussion. As well as moderating a workshop with focus on master data management. Overall conclusion "The importance of customs and trade compliance can not be overstated."
World-Class Connected Industry - March 2019
I'll be speaking at the World-Class Connected Industry conference. Looking forward to meeting you and to discuss the Future of Supply Chain Management and Industry 4.0!
