Sustainable Supply Chain & Manufacturing

Leading the Way to End-to-End Value Chain Excellence

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From strategy to operational excellence

Global production networks, volatile demand, increasing ESG pressure or outdated system landscapes: Anyone with responsibility for global end-to-end processes needs full transparency, end-to-end control and a clear transformation path. We support global manufacturing market leaders in transforming their supply chain and production into a scalable, resilient and efficient value creation system – strategically, integrated and supported by technology.

Our expertise for your success

With over 400 supply chain and manufacturing consultants, a comprehensive portfolio and proven SAP expertise, we support manufacturing companies in discrete and process manufacturing – from strategy development to the optimisation of operational processes along the entire value chain.

Using best practice methods and our structured plateau model, we achieve measurable results in the shortest possible time, such as shorter lead times, lower production costs, improved plan fulfilment and reduced inventories – worldwide.

Find out how we can make your value creation fit for the future together

From supply chain planning, smart factory and logistics optimisation to sustainable product development and circular economy processes: With cbs, you can achieve measurable business value quickly, scalably and with a proven track record.

Strategic breadth. Operational depth. Integrated thinking.

The cbs Sustainable Supply Chain & Manufacturing practice provides holistic support to global manufacturing market leaders: from supply chain strategy to excellence in execution. Together, we design sustainable, resilient and high-performance end-to-end value chains.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Strategy

Value Chain Excellence

Enterprise Enablement

Unified Digital Platform

From vision to reality - strategy with impact

We work with you to develop a future-proof vision for your supply chain and production – from the target operating model to strategic roadmaps and digital services. In this way, we create a clear direction, measurable milestones and the framework to sustainably transform your value creation.

End-to-end excellence for measurable business impact

We optimise your value chain across all process stages – Design, Plan, Procure, Make, Move, Sell & Service – with a focus on efficiency, resilience and agility. The result: increased delivery capability, reduced costs and a supply chain that acts as a growth engine.

Activate capabilities to scale performance

We strengthen your organisation through business process management, supply chain analytics and intercompany optimisation. Standardised workflows, governance structures and compliance ensure operational stability – and create the basis for long-term efficiency and sustainability goals.

Digital basis for speed, transparency and scalability

We connect your supply chain and manufacturing processes on an integrated digital platform. With SAP S/4HANA, IBP, PP/DS, DM, TM, EWM, BTP and AI, we create an end-to-end database – as a foundation for automation, real-time control and data-driven decisions.

Results that we deliver along the entire value chain

Reduced production costs per unit thanks to end-to-end automation & optimised production processes

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Shorter production throughput time made possible by synchronised production & material availability

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Higher plant utilisation through strategic load distribution & capacity control

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Improved adherence to delivery dates thanks to reliable delivery fulfilment & real-time order tracking

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Higher stock turnover rate due to lean stock levels & demand-based replenishment

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Increased forecasting accuracy through AI-supported integrated business planning & scenario logic

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Improvement of working capital through reduced stock levels & shorter refill cycles

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Reduced logistics costs in relation to turnover through network & transport optimisation

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Higher strategic target achievement through Target Operating Model (TOM)

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Working capital tied up due to optimised inventories

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Improved capacity utilisation through integrated business planning

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Increased forecast reliability in S&OP

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Storage costs per unit through integrated warehousing

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Reduction of throughput time in production processes

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Quality improvement through error prevention

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to recognise the causes and effects of anomalies in the supply chain

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Faster results - with a system and pragmatism

cbs combines methodological expertise with the power of implementation. Our frameworks and tools create reliability - even in complex transformation programmes.

Fast Value

Quickly visible benefits through focussed MVPs - live in weeks, with a clearly measurable business impact.

Plateau Modell

We think in plateaus in order to shape change in manageable, value-orientated steps.

M-cbs

cbs' own framework for process architecture, target image definition and roadmapping - modular, scalable and consistent.

Agile project management

Customer-orientated. Iterative. Transparent. Our agile delivery methodology combines flexibility with control security.

Value chain excellence - developing an end-to-end effect

The cbs Practice Sustainable Supply Chain & Manufacturing portfolio is orientated towards the process stages of your value creation. We offer specialised solutions and tried-and-tested process models for each phase - SAP-based, industry-proven and future-proof. From strategy development to implementation.

Design

Digital product development, PLM & engineering data management

Plan

Integrated planning with IBP, scenarios & forecasting

Procure

Source-to-Pay, Lieferantenintegration, Ariba

Move

Logistics strategy, SAP TM, EWM & Yard

Make

MES, SAP DM, Production Planning & Smart Factory

Sell

Introduction of aATP or digitisation of end-to-end order processing

Service

Spare Parts & Service Supply Chain Optimization, Field Service Management

Sustainability

Circular processes, CO₂ optimisation & ESG

Top events & webinars: SSCM in focus

Success Stories

OTIF transparency < 120 sec.

The global provider of industrial automation and connection technology, with 21,000 employees and a turnover of €3.4 billion, was struggling with a lack of OTIF transparency. With the cbs Analytics solution:

end-to-end transparency was achieved across all levels of the supply chain
causes were identified in less than 120 seconds
a sustainable improvement in OTIF performance was achieved

Global IBP template for S&OP

Standardised planning worldwide
High forecast quality despite variant complexity
100 % remote, 6 month Rollout

Efficient and flexible production at Kaeser Kompressoren

How Kaeser Kompressoren combines customised customer products with the highest quality standards using SAP MES.

MES legacy system replacement with agile project approach at Endress+Hauser TS

When production and IT pull together to replace legacy systems, you are optimally positioned for the dynamic future. One of the main drivers for the project was traceability along the entire electronics production process.

NEXT Generation Warehouse Management

By switching from WM to a decentralised EWM, Grünenthal has achieved a new dimension in automation and direct integration of material flows and production.