We have carried out very successful optimization projects in the area of purchasing with the consulting firm BERODE in recent years. We have been very professionally supported in the implementation of challenging projects in the areas of fans/heat exchangers, calculation and technical optimization of cast and forged parts, structuring and implementation of cost down workshops with suppliers for various automotive requirements.

BERODE was able to react very quickly and competently to the requirements of the various business models at AL-KO and to integrate employees from different hierarchical levels and functional areas into the project work in a targeted manner.

“BERODE has managed to identify previously unknown quality deficits through structured tear-down studies and product cost analyses of our purchased parts and to realize sustainable cost reductions within the framework of supplier negotiations. With the introduction of the “Supplier Team Approach” at AL-KO, our purchasing teams were able to independently develop structured value-analytical and cost-oriented supplier strategies.

The BERODE team was fully accepted by our purchasers, as it was able to make a significant contribution not only to supplier development but also to increasing the competitiveness of our products in a very short space of time.

Thanks to the integrated coaching approach, AL-KO was able to transfer the cost calculation approaches to other products with great success. For these reasons, I am more than convinced by the BERODE consulting approach and, above all, its implementation.”

Dr. Claus Kaluza (Senior Vice President Purchasing)