Tools & Services

Where production experts help each other

Lean

Value Stream Mapping - WSD 

Lean method


The value stream analysis creates a transparent visualisation of the value creation steps in our processes. However, it also reveals where double handling, unnecessary effort and waste are hidden.

Die Q-plus Methode 

Lean method


There are many systematic problem-solving methods (Q+, PDCA, A3, 8D, DMAIC, ...). The Q-Plus method is simple and, above all, lays the foundation for good solutions with a thorough problem description.

KPI und Office Scorecard

Lean method


In an "office scorecard", the purpose of the organisational unit is presented as a measurable criterion (success or performance indicator) and two or more influencing factors (driver variables or disturbance variables) on this success indicator are measured.

OEE optimization 

Lean method


 The added value in our factory depends crucially on whether the systems are running and therefore on the OEE / GEFF.

 Lean and TPM now aim to recognise all losses in the systems and reduce them step by step.

Learning to see - tracking down the 7 types of waste 

Lean method


 Lean aims to avoid waste. To do this, we have to "learn to see" and discover the waste.


Process mapping in the office  

Lean method


In contrast to production processes, office processes are almost invisible. This makes transparent visualisation all the more important for the team.


Werke Check

Works Quick Check

Lean Benchmarking

 

The works check is based on an assessment of success factors in 8 key areas. In the brief assessment, you can set a value from 1-10 yourself.

Office Excellence

Office Excellence Check  

Lean Benchmarking


Office Excellence offers a system for employee-orientated improvement of indirect processes. The corresponding tools are organised in levels so that the overall process remains understandable for those involved and implementation can be structured.

QOC-Spinne

Office check - Lean basics 

Lean Benchmarking


The Quick-Check Office - Lean Basics is designed for departments and teams and assesses how well they are on the way to office excellence and efficient work processes.

QOC-Z-Spinne

Office-Check - Work 4.0   

Lean Benchmarking


The Office Check - Work 4.0 is intended for departments and teams and assesses how far they have come on the path to innovative, digital working structures.

Robert Hierl

10 workshop concepts for process improvements

Lean method


Robert Hierl is considered a master of continuous improvement. He has studied the culture of improvement in Japan and led it to success here in Germany. Now he shares his path to success.

msc

Wertstromanalyse & Prozessplan – Die Kombi Macht(’s)

Lean method


 Wenn Menschen vor Problemen stehen, ist es schön, dass es Fachleute gibt.
Finden diese eine Lösung, werden wir schnell ehrfürchtig und meinen, dass diese Lösungen immer helfen würden. Immer mehr wollen auf den Zug aufspringen.

Green

Energy Plattform

Energy platform

Energy Benchmarking



Bosch Homburg

Production companies could save 40% of their energy costs

Net Zero Benchmarking


Today, energy costs are an important location factor. Bosch began developing and implementing a number of transferable approaches to improve energy efficiency at its lead plant for climate-neutral production in Homburg 17 years ago.

Fraunhofer IPA

New paths to a cost-effective energy supply

Net Zero Benchmarking


Professor Alexander Sauer from Fraunhofer IPA counters with concepts such as the ultra-efficient factory, with bio-intelligent value chains, but also with tools that are already available today that not only make our energy systems CO2-neutral, but also cost-efficient in order to be prepared for volatile and local energy generation.

Elobau

Climate-positive production - how does it work?  

Net Zero Benchmarking


Climate-neutral production is no longer a vision of the future for the medium-sized company elobau, but has been a reality since 2010. But the climate pioneer from Leutkirch wanted even more and, in addition to its own emissions (Scope 1 & 2), also recorded all emissions that occur along the value chain of its own products (Scope 3).

Alois Müller

What makes an energy self-sufficient plant tick?  

Net Zero Benchmarking


The best example of this is the Allgäu-based plant manufacturer Alois Müller with its largest, almost energy self-sufficient production and office building in the world. In fact, the daily weather forecast at the start of work determines work scheduling and machine utilisation. This is particularly true for energy-intensive processes.

Green products and black numbers 

Net Zero Benchmarking


The German market leader for household cleaners is serious. With its “Frosch” products, the Mainz-based company Werner & Mertz continues to set new standards for a functioning circular economy that go far beyond its own industry.

  • Packaging made from 100% recycled plastic
  • Environmentally friendly and biodegradable ingredients
  • High-quality upcycling instead of inferior downcycling
  • Innovations from the yellow bag material


Digital​

Hofmann Digital-Check

The digital check for your factory

Industry 4.0 Benchmarking


Put your production processes to the test. Are you fit for Industry 4.0?

Benefit from immediate feedback with detailed benchmark comparisons and tips for self-help

Johann Hofmann

How the smart factory succeeds safely

Industrie 4.0 Reifegrad


Production has no future without digitalisation. Johann Hofmann, Germany's No. 1 Industry 4.0 expert, condenses his experience into a 30-minute webinar and uses five "natural laws of digitalisation" to explain how the smart factory can be a success

KI Produktion

AI in production - stumbling blocks, tips & tricks

Webinar

Data doesn't produce anything, but it can be used to improve production. Approaches such as ChatGPT have virtually triggered an AI hype in the industry. "General world knowledge" becomes available at the touch of a button through such "large language models".

OEE-Institute

Digitalisierung von Maschinen in drei Minuten

Einstieg Digitalisierung

Entdecken Sie eine Technologie, die Maschinen innerhalb von drei Minuten mit einem IP68-Smartphone digitalisieren kann. Erfahren Sie mehr über den Einrichtungsprozess, einschließlich der Platzierung von Sensoren, und sehen Sie, wie das Smartphone eine Kaffeemaschine einschalten, aufheizen und überwachen kann.