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In its third edition, the “C-DAY” hosted by Staufen, part of Accenture, once again offered the industry decision-makers a high-caliber executive platform. From family business owners to DAX board members, the top managers came to Herzogenaurach, Germany, this year – and, in addition to topics such as operational excellence, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, they also delved into the history of sports. 

The last Best Practice Partner Circle from Staufen, part of Accenture, introduced participants to the world of the lighting industry – to ams OSRAM. All over the world, ams OSRAM ensures that drivers always have perfectly illuminated roads, even in the dark and in challenging weather conditions. Over two days, the company opened its doors at its Schwabmünchen and Herbrechtingen locationsin Germany and provided impressive insights into the topics of operational excellence, digitalization, and leadership.

Wertschöpfend, wertschätzend, wertsteigernd – mit diesem Beratungsansatz hat sich die Staufen AG, part of Accenture, erneut einen Platz auf der renommierten Forbes-Liste der World’s Best Management Consulting Firms gesichert. Bereits zum vierten Mal in Folge erhält das Unternehmen diese internationale Auszeichnung – ein starkes Signal für die Qualität der Beratung. 

This year, the event once again delivered on its promise: For the approximately 300 participants, the gathering was a special experience, characterized by a diverse program and many stimulating encounters. The evening before, over 100 guests took advantage of the opportunity to socialize in a relaxed atmosphere in the beer garden of Darmstadt’s “Braustübl,” reunite with old friends, and make new contacts – a cherished tradition.

The economy has certainly learned from past crises: according to a recent survey by management consultants Staufen, part of Accenture, nine out of ten companies now rate their resilience as fairly or even very high – a clear sign of improvement compared to the previous year. Yet, while resilience is on the rise, the question of actual sustainability is often unanswered in many places. More than 300 companies were interviewed in the German-speaking (DACH) region for this study.

At the latest Best Practice Partner Circle organized by Staufen, part of Accenture, ABUS opened its doors at the Rehe site and provided exclusive insights into the world of security technology, lean transformation and a leadership culture that sets standards.

Staufen, part of Accenture, has confirmed its leading position in the German consulting landscape and has been recognized for the twelfth time in a row in the renowned “Best Management Consultants” ranking by brand eins and Statista. Staufen is one of the top addresses in Germany in seven consulting fields and seven sectors – proof of its ability to translate strategic concepts into measurable success for clients.

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.

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.