Strategy & Organisation

Disruption as a
strategic
opportunity

Change requires change

Technological change with accelerated innovation cycles, geopolitical upheavals and new market players are having a disruptive effect on companies in all sectors. The strategy and organization must be adapted to these changing conditions. Our experts have in-depth expertise in automotive, industrial goods, chemicals & pharmaceuticals as well as trade & services. We are shaping the future-proof strategy and organization of our clients. With in-depth China expertise, we are the management consulting boutique for the European market entry of Chinese companies. Our European clients on the other hand benefit from a broad network and market know-how when expanding into China.

Ein Astronaut studiert komplexe Daten, symbolisch für Organisationen in der Transformation, die Disruption als strategische Chance zur Neuausrichtung und Innovation nutzen.

Our approach

Our consultation in the area Strategy & Organization combines in-depth industry expertise with our skills in corporate management and performance management. We are convinced that successful strategies and organizations must always be measured by their economic success. We create sustainable value for our clients on the basis of a clear corporate strategy, refined business models and a state of the art organization.

Our expertise

Business strategy

Strategy defines the course of an organization. Our consultants support clients in defining a clear, sustainable and implementable strategy. In doing so, we put the revenue model to the test, identify new sales potential, optimize service provision and depth of value creation in line with market-specific requirements. We combine existing strengths with the potential of technological innovations. We are your strategic consulting partner for your business strategy and the development of sustainable business models.

Organization strategy

The strategic use of global resources is an important component of modern organizational strategies. Robust organizational concepts increase innovative strength and anticipate current and future requirements. We work together with you to find the best solution from the variety of organizational concepts. Insourcing and outsourcing, offshore and nearshore models, self-organizing teams or entrepreneurship in the organization are examples of approaches with specific consequences for implementation and management. We create modern, efficient and manageable structures that promote your agility, fit your business model and take into account the availability of resources.

Market entry strategy

A clear strategy is crucial for successfully tapping into new markets. It helps to identify risks such as cultural differences, local regulations or strong competition at an early stage and to manage them in a targeted manner. Market opportunities can be exploited and long-term success secured. Together, we develop your market entry in a targeted and efficient manner. Based on a market analysis that examines customer needs, competitors and regulations, we define your entry strategy. Our particular focus is on advising Chinese companies on their entry into Europe and supporting European companies in their expansion into China.

Business strategy

Strategy defines the course of an organization. Our consultants support clients in defining a clear, sustainable and implementable strategy. In doing so, we put the revenue model to the test, identify new sales potential, optimize service provision and depth of value creation in line with market-specific requirements. We combine existing strengths with the potential of technological innovations. We are your strategic consulting partner for your business strategy and the development of sustainable business models.

Organization strategy

The strategic use of global resources is an important component of modern organizational strategies. Robust organizational concepts increase innovative strength and anticipate current and future requirements. We work together with you to find the best solution from the variety of organizational concepts. Insourcing and outsourcing, offshore and nearshore models, self-organizing teams or entrepreneurship in the organization are examples of approaches with specific consequences for implementation and management. We create modern, efficient and manageable structures that promote your agility, fit your business model and take into account the availability of resources.

Market entry strategy

A clear strategy is crucial for successfully tapping into new markets. It helps to identify risks such as cultural differences, local regulations or strong competition at an early stage and to manage them in a targeted manner. Market opportunities can be exploited and long-term success secured. Together, we develop your market entry in a targeted and efficient manner. Based on a market analysis that examines customer needs, competitors and regulations, we define your entry strategy. Our particular focus is on advising Chinese companies on their entry into Europe and supporting European companies in their expansion into China.

Our experts

Jan Sodies

Managing Partner

+49 151 46620980

jan.sodies@set-mc.com

Mateen Thaha

Managing Partner

+49 151 46620467

mateen.thaha@set-mc.com

Discover our success stories

Segmentorganisation im Rahmen der S/4HANA Cloud

Nach einer Phase des beschleunigten Wachstum befindet sich CustomCells inmitten der Scale-up Phase. Die Ausweitung der Geschäftstätigkeiten & Schärfung des Leistungsportfolios erfordert die divisionale Segmentierung der Geschäftsmodelle und die Etablierung einer Matrixorganisation.

Dies hat zur Folge, dass sowohl der Führungs- & Steuerungsanspruch, als auch das Target Operating Model auf die organisatorische Neuausrichtung adjustiert werden müssen.

Konzeption skalierbarer Kernprozesse mit S/4HANA ERP

Zur Unterstützung der rasanten Wachstumsstrategie von Cellforce sowie der Ausrichtung auf eine serienreife Zellproduktion lag der Fokus auf der Konzeption und Umsetzung skalierbarer, integrierter Kern-Geschäftsprozesse.  Im Rahmen der von Cellforce verfolgten IT Strategie einer „data-driven Company“ und dem Ziel einer immer aktuellen und wartungsarmen IT Cloud Architektur sollte die SAP S/4HANA (Public) Cloud als zentrales ERP System eingeführt werden.

Global standardization and harmonization of operational controlling

To increase transparency, efficiency, and in streamlining each business function to increase MAHLE’s competitiveness in the market, a global S/4HANA program MORE "MAHLE optimized real-time enterprise" was initiated.

As part of MORE, a global controlling business concept was designed and realized for a best-in-class operational performance management.

Start in eine finanzielle Steuerung

Bei einer breiten Produktpalette, fehlte bislang die nötige Transparenz hinsichtlich der Marge einzelner Produkte. Eine umfassende Deckungsbeitragsrechnung für das gesamte Unternehmen existierte nicht, was die wirtschaftliche Steuerung und die Verhandlungsfähigkeit mit Großkunden im Einzelhandel einschränkte.

Ziel war es, ein neues Berichtswesen zu entwickeln, welches mittelfristig durch Planungs- und Simulationsinstrumente ergänzt wird.

S/4HANA Business Readiness Exploration

Henkel stand vor der Herausforderung, die Umstellung auf S/4HANA zu meistern, um ihre Finanzprozesse zu modernisieren und effizienter zu gestalten. In einer konzentrierten Workshopreihe mit Vertretern aller Finanzdisziplinen wurden die spezifischen fachlichen Potenziale von S/4HANA für Henkel identifiziert, um die Grundlage für eine erfolgreiche Transformation zu schaffen.

Aufbau und Weiterentwicklung eines integrierten Finanzdatenmodells für Konzern- & Einzelabschluss

Als Teil der übergreifenden Finanzstrategie der Volkswagen Group wurden konzernweit einheitliche Datenmodellstandards für Kontenplan, Ergebnisrechnung und Reportingdimensionen aufgebaut.

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