
THE LATEST FROM STAUFEN
Read here about the things that move us and your industry. Our selection of news will keep you up to date about people, projects and the latest issues of interest.

A new type of learning: Staufen Academy reveals innovative paths to greater training success
In a constantly changing world, continuous learning is the key to a company’s success. But it’s not just the economic framework conditions that are changing, but also the way that we learn. The Staufen Academy pursues this goal: communicating the right knowledge and skills to the right target group in the right format at the right time in a way that has a lasting effect.
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KATA DAY at Insta GmbH
KATA DAY took place for the second time at Insta GmbH in 2024. And with a great response: 20 participants from different industrial sectors experienced the path of operational excellence that the company has been pursuing with the support of Staufen since 2010 and has been continuously following ever since – from the first production island in 2011, the reorganization of SMT* production and the introduction of Shop Floor Management in 2016, to the reorientation of the organization with the help of Hoshin Kanri planning in 2018 and the application of KATA routines since 2021.
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Supply chain remains the industry’s problem child
More than two-thirds of companies in the DACH region complain about bottlenecks with their suppliers. Other burdens include supplier quality issues and a sharp rise in transportation costs, according to the latest “Performance Drivers 2024” study. Supply chain issues are also difficult to mitigate, with only about one in five companies describing themselves as truly resilient.
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“We are responsible for our own competitiveness!”
After a successful premiere last year, Staufen AG once again invited around 50 decision-makers from the industry to the C-DAY in September. The executive conference at Heitlinger Genusswelten in Baden-Württemberg offered an informative and effective communication platform based on keynote speeches by top-class speakers, unmatched in Germany. Additional “Creative Labs” enabled small groups to collaborate on topics as partners and think beyond conventional industry approaches.
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Top management consultancy: Forbes once again awards Staufen with international seal of approval
For the third time in a row, the renowned business magazine Forbes named the Staufen one of the “World’s Best Management Consulting Firms”. The award confirms the outstanding expertise of the management consultancy, which trims both family-owned mid-sized companies and international corporations for sustainable performance. Especially in times of global crisis and uncertainties, Staufen’s global presence and focus on operational excellence make it a strong partner for quickly solving current problems and preparing companies for the challenges of the future.
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Best Practice Day 2024: Returning to Excellence
When Staufen AG invites to a Best Practice Day, two things are certain: top-class speakers and great weather. This year as well, the 300 attendees were not disappointed.
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River Logic and Staufen: Optimizing value chains together
Staufen is taking over the representation and integration of an innovative solution for optimizing the value chain. The solution developed by River Logic offers customers enormous potential for improvement in their supply chain.
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Study: The industry is expecting a significant boost in productivity with AI and the like / Digitalization enables rational, data-supported decision-making
According to the latest “Performance Drivers 2024” study, eight out of ten industrial companies expect that integrating new technologies such as artificial intelligence will ensure a boost in productivity in their organizations. Huge potential is seen in data analysis in particular, which they feel can help them quickly identify shortcomings and achieve improvements in performance. For the study, the Staufen management consultant firm surveyed more than 200 industrial organizations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Performance Driver 2024″ Study: The industry sees process optimization as the largest lever for improvements / Still plenty of potential in production and sales
Köngen, April 16, 2024 – The latest “Performance Drivers 2024” study shows that a more efficient process design is currently at the top of the industry’s agenda. This is where a good three quarters of organizations see the greatest levers of improvement in their performance. Accordingly, there is still plenty of potential to improve performance, particularly in the areas of production and sales. For the study, the Staufen management consultant firm surveyed more than 200 industrial organizations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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