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STAUFEN MAGAZINE

Adapting to change:
strategic responses to global and technological change

Our magazine focuses on success stories that show how companies are meeting these challenges in order to remain fit for the future in their competitive environment. Our articles are written by customers, partners and colleagues who share their practical experiences with us
The magazine is aimed at all those who already work with us or would like to find out more about us. Our aim is to share knowledge, provide inspiration and stimulate dialog – for all those who are eager to tackle and lead the way

ABOUT THE MAGAZINE

STAUFEN MAGAZINE

Adapting to change: strategic responses to global and technological change

Our magazine focuses on success stories that show how companies are meeting these challenges in order to remain fit for the future in their competitive environment. Our articles are written by customers, partners and colleagues who share their practical experiences with us

The magazine is aimed at all those who already work with us or would like to find out more about us. Our aim is to share knowledge, provide inspiration and stimulate dialog – for all those who are eager to tackle and lead the way

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staufen magazine No. 7

Current issue with the guide:
Operational excellence

This issue once again features many colorful benchmark stories from different industries and sectors. The practical field reports deal with unusual strategies and solutions on how companies react to acute challenges on the one hand and continuously work on improving their performance on the other.

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This magazine is also characterized by a guiding principle: operational excellence can only be achieved through the perfect integration of digital and lean. Only when structures, management, processes and technologies complement each other perfectly in line with the corporate strategy and are continuously improved in terms of effectiveness and efficiency can we speak of operational excellence.

Kiekert

It is also possible to work profitably in Germany

Just a few years ago, automotive supplier Kiekert – technology leader for locking and drive systems – was on the brink of collapse. In this interview, Chairman & CEO Jérôme Debreu explains why he is opting for a turnaround in high-wage Germany instead of relocating production abroad

Dräxlmaier

With 800 volts into e-mobility

The automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER is an experienced specialist for electrics and electronics, wiring systems and interiors – and for high-voltage systems for electric cars. When starting up the assembly of the battery system for the Porsche Taycan, DRÄXLMAIER relied on the data expertise of Staufen partner AppliediT.

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