CHALLENGE & GOALS
WEMAS is the market leader in Germany for integrated, certified solutions of road barrier technology. The broad product range essentially comprises barrier beacons, fall protection devices, lights, base plates and guide cones.
On course for growth, WEMAS wanted to create space for its strategic development and create a secure starting point for the company’s development through sustainable cost reductions in both production and purchasing. In addition, production processes were to be checked for inefficiencies and, based on an example product, transparency was to be created with regard to manufacturing costs and optimizations generated.
So there should be
- Purchasing costs reduced,
- improved throughput times and processes and
- product costs can be optimized using the example of a guide bar.
PROBLEM & SOLUTION
WEMAS had to generate optimizations on several fronts. This meant that we had to take a holistic approach and take the WEMAS employees with us on the way. It was also important to us not only to achieve the savings targets, but also to work out sustainable improvements in the production process. This has been achieved in many workshops with the customer and a generally pragmatic approach to the problems.
“We didn’t want a classic consulting firm that only tries to support its customers through theoretical approaches or moderation workshops. We were looking for a consultancy which is characterised by a “hands on” mentality, pragmatic approaches and a high level of technical know-how”, explains managing director Ralf Frenz the assignment of BERODE. “The expectations of our closely involved employees were exceeded by far, since in addition to the savings potential, weak points in the production area were identified and solutions were found for them.