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Business Excellence > Process Excellence
Mastering Cost and Value Management Across Product Lifecycle
Cost and value management is rising on the executive agenda as supply chains face persistent ...
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By Jochen Köhler
Jochen Köhler is a cost and operations expert with 10+ years of experience in automotive, aerospace, and industrials. A former Senior Project Manager at Horváth,...
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Business Excellence > Procurement
Procurement Automation: From Digitalisation to Intelligent Orchestration
Over the past decade, most organisations have completed the headline task of procurement automation by ...
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By Tim Wisiorek
Tim Wisiorek is a procurement transformation and digitalization expert with over 20 years of experience across global supply chains. A former Director at Johnson Controls...
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Business Excellence > HR
Radical Candor: How to Boost Team Trust and Performance
In today’s workplace, the ability to communicate effectively is not just a nice-to-have; it's a ...
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By Antoni Aguado
Antoni is an independent Management Consultant and Coach with 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement, business development, and organizational change. He has worked with...
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Business Excellence > Process Excellence
Structural Cost Management: How to Achieve Cost Leadership
Companies are increasingly reassessing their internal cost structures, the value contributions of individual business units, ...
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By Patric Ayasse
Patric Ayasse is a transformation and restructuring expert with over 20 years of experience across 50+ projects. A former Senior Manager at Deloitte and Head...
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Business Excellence > Process Excellence
The Hidden Cost of Organizational Complexity
Organizational complexity is one of the most overlooked threats to corporate performance, now among the ...
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By Julian Meyer-Oven
Julian Meyer-Oven is a strategy and transformation consultant with over 13 years of experience driving business excellence across more than 40 projects. A former Senior...
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Business Excellence > HR
AI in HR: Use Cases, Benefits, Challenges, and Future Prospects
AI adoption is a main digital trend of 2025, with 33% of companies already using AI in at least one function. AI in HR has a strong potential to automate tasks, improve workforce management, and optimize decision-making. However, AI adoption ...
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Business Excellence > HR
What is Psychological Safety in the Workplace?
Psychological safety in the workplace is a critical factor in fostering high-performing teams and driving ...
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By Antoni Aguado
Antoni is an independent Management Consultant and Coach with 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement, business development, and organizational change. He has worked with...
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Business Excellence > Finance
A 5-Step Approach to Build an Effective PMI Strategy
Building an effective Post-merger integration (PMI) strategy is a critical factor in the success of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In 2024, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity experienced an 8% increase, reaching $3.4 trillion in value, thus approaching pre-pandemic levels. ...
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Why Hire Independent Consultants for Your Business
An independent consultant is a professional who offers advisory services in their area of expertise on a contractual ...
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The Best Freelance Platforms of 2025
The rise of consulting platforms in the last decades shows a clear shift in the global workforce landscape.​ ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Consulting Platforms
Consulting platforms are online marketplaces connecting freelance consultants and clients. These platforms provide a space where businesses can ...
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