Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Supply Chain Management & Logistics March 8, 2023

Building the digital foundation for next-generation project-based planning

When we talk about project-based services, we think about very complex equipment, long lead times, services to install the products, a global network of suppliers, and the management of aftermarket parts and maintenance.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics December 15, 2022

Shortage of skilled workers in mechanical and plant engineering

The shortage of skilled workers and engineers has reached a historic peak, and mechanical and plant engineering companies in particular are suffering from this shortage. The pressure on industry is not likely to decrease in the future either. So what can companies do about this?

Supply Chain Management & Logistics December 8, 2022

VDA 6.3 process analyses as a basis for increasing added value

Johannes Michel is Logistics Management Consultant at valantic and provides some insight into auditing, in the automotive industry and elsewhere. In the interview, he talks about the benefits and challenges of auditing according to the VDA 6.3 standard.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics May 6, 2022

Successful SAP Projects Through Process Mining

Process mining allows business processes to be analyzed efficiently, across systems. The insights help companies reduce complexity in their SAP transformation projects and achieve optimal results.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics May 2, 2022

SAP Trainee: Grow with future-oriented SAP topics

David Boros is a Cologne native who started as a SAP Logistics trainee at valantic in September 2021. Today, he is a junior consultant on the DSC (Digital Supply Chain) team, and he tells us why he recommends the valantic trainee program and what he particularly liked about it.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics January 21, 2022

RISE with SAP Paves the Way to the Cloud for Industrial Enterprises

RISE with SAP lets industrial enterprises progress with their digitization programs without the need for upfront investments. Combined with the support of SAP partners such as valantic, the Business Transformation as a Service portfolio becomes a highly attractive option for SMEs.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics November 9, 2021

The path to sustainability

Philipp Grittner, consultant at valantic in the area of logistics management, gives us an insight into the topic of sustainability at valantic. In the interview, he talks about the idea of making valantic a more sustainable company and the path to sustainability.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics July 20, 2021

Why it’s possible to jump into SAP consulting as a mathematician

Antonia Demleitner tells us why, as a mathematician, she took the leap into SAP consulting at valantic and she gives us an overview of her tasks as an SAP TM consultant on projects.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics June 24, 2021

Heiko Braeske Celebrates a Big Anniversary at valantic

Heiko Braeske, Senior Software Architect at valantic supply Chain Excellence, is celebrating his 20-year anniversary. What does the former doctoral student of process engineering experience think about 20 turbulent years, what were his personal highlights, and what tips does he have for today's talented young programmers?

Supply Chain Management & Logistics June 11, 2021

Automated production planning: realize optimal efficiency and cost benefits

The topic of automated production planning is currently being discussed intensively. Daniel Wenzl, Consultant at valantic, explains in an interview how companies can benefit from planning solutions for automated production.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics February 18, 2021

Corona Redefines IT Priorities: This is What German Companies Now Have on the Agenda

The study "Corona resets IT priorities" by valantic and techconsult examined the impact of Corona on 218 German companies at the end of 2020.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics February 15, 2021

Trends in Logistics, Material Flow, and Materials Handling

Excellent supply chain management and smoothly functioning logistics “just in time” are directly relevant to companies’ sales. However, under the difficult conditions due to the coronavirus, deficits have been revealed at many organizations. What should companies do today and what will the business world look like in ten years?

Supply Chain Management & Logistics February 1, 2021

Optimize supply chains with the Connected Chain Manager

Intelligent supply chain management creates transparency, improves processes, and reduces work and costs. valantic’s Connected Chain Manager (CCM) visualizes relevant information such as inventories, throughput times, parts lists, requirements, and delivery capacities, which in turn provides inter-company planning security, even in a multi-level supply chain.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics December 18, 2020

Supply Chain Design: Planning and Simulation of a Company’s Logistics Network

Markus Hoff, Senior Consultant at valantic in the logistics management sector, in an interview about supply chain design.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics December 17, 2020

Sustainability in Supply Chain Management

Marco Fuhr, Senior Consultant Logistics Management at valantic, in an interview about sustainability in supply chain management.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics September 7, 2020

TISAX Certification for valantic:
5 questions for Ingo Hoepfner

TISAX stands for Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange and is the highest security standard in the automobile industry. We asked Ingo Hoepfner about this right after valantic had received the TISAX label.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics August 31, 2020

Supplier management: 5 Questions for the Logistics Hero Ingo Hauptmann

Ingo Hauptmann is one of the 2020 logistics heroes of the initiative “Die Wirtschaftsmacher”. This SCM specialist explains how he optimizes his customers’ supplier management in the interview.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics July 30, 2020

Methods, success factors & risks in change management

Marian Kral works in the Supply Chain Excellence division at valantic and devoted himself to the topic of change management even during his studies. Now he can put his knowledge to practical use in his project work. In an interview, he provides insight into the topic of change management.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics July 21, 2020

My Journey from Working Student to Integrated Business Planning Analyst

Katharina Moosbauer, Integrated Business Planning Analyst, tells us about her student job at valantic Supply Chain Excellence and why she wanted to work at valantic after competing her studies.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics July 6, 2020

Just-in-Time and Just-in-Sequence: How life can continue after the coronavirus

Concepts such as Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-in-Sequence (JIS) have been applied in the automobile industry for many years; however, in many places, consistent implementation was lacking. Recently, new and promising approaches emerged based on AI-assisted software platforms. Then came the coronavirus. Now we need approaches that can help us manage global supply chains better.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics April 14, 2020

5 questions for… Dr. Falk von Falkenhausen about the ability to monitor supply chains in times of crisis

valantic launched a new cloud solution two weeks ago: the Connected Chain Manager (CCM). We spoke to Dr. Falk von Falkenhausen about the ability to efficiently monitor global supply chains.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics April 3, 2020

An excursion into SAP Transportation Management at valantic

Thomas Pongratz, Managing Consultant at valantic, on the fast-moving nature of information technology, the challenges arising from this, and why he especially appreciates the team spirit and hands-on mentality at valantic.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics March 16, 2020

5 questions for… Martin Hofer, Managing Director of the valantic Competence Center for Supply Chain Excellence

With Martin Hofer, Partner at valantic, we spoke about current challenges in supply chain management, the changes since the merger of Wassermann AG with the valantic Group, and the future of the industry.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics March 10, 2020

On a Digital Journey in the SAP IBP World

Interview with Fabian Stocker, Vice President Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) at valantic Supply Chain Excellence, about working as a consultant at valantic.