We have the following expertise and have conducted the following projects:
Sustainability / ESG:
Development of a group-wide sustainability and decarbonisation strategy
Realignment of all sustainability activities to achieve CO2 neutrality, including calculation of CO2 balances and footprint, operationalisation/approach curves
Resource preservation, green production and battery recycling
Definition of binding sustainability targets with KPIs and implementation tracking
Measurable improvements in ESG ratings/ rankings relevant to the financial markets
Consistent implementation of governance and compliance with clear processes and controls
Purchasing / Supply Chain Management:
Structural, personnel and cultural realignment of the purchasing division (purchasing excellence programme)
Sustainable improvement of purchasing performance (savings, quality)
Update of purchasing strategy and introduction of global sourcing and commodity strategies
Restructuring and strengthening of the Asia and China hub
Accelerated processes, new methods and introduction of an E2E purchasing system
Improved collaboration with suppliers and business partners by implementing a global change and qualification programme
Innovation / Product Management:
Future-oriented realignment of the entire research and innovation area
Clear prioritisation and management of the innovation portfolio, initiation of new innovation fields/cooperations
Initiation of numerous new product developments and innovations (passenger cars, truck powertrain)
Successful optimisation of operational workshop, test and endurance areas (budget, performance)
Implementation of effective control processes and compliance systems in automotive development, establishment of a stringent risk management system