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Case
Accelerating the supply chain through a value stream-oriented target vision in stainless steel processing
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Solution
Supply chain design – if time matters and you're stuck in the middle, take the supply chain route to create value, fast
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Achieving process excellence by establishing Lean Six Sigma in the banking sector
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What we are proud of

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About Ums

Energizing people and organizations for success.

Since 1984. Worldwide.

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Solutions

Our solutions are as individual as your challenges

Based on lean management and agile methods, we tailor proven approaches to deliver fast implementation and scalability for measurable impact.

We drive change forward and ensure it lasts, focusing on value creation and the motivation and development of your employees.

What we promise becomes visible: in the organizational mindset, in team performance and in tangible results.

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Strategy Development & Deployment

Realization of the strategy with measurable results
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E2E Process Design

Leads to real cost reductions and increased sales
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Innovation Excellence

Accelerating the development process for products, processes and services
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Lean Agile Transformation

Creating an environment in which continuous improvement is sustainable
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Industries

In-depth industry expertise is the cornerstone of our work.

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Cases

What counts for us are measurable results

Automotive

Increased efficiency in quality inspections through AI-supported image recognition in the automotive industry

Chemical

Global rollout of a production system through a lighthouse approach in the chemical industry

Energy

Increasing sales and reducing costs through agile transformation in energy supply

Engineering

Conception of a plannable SAP transformation through the development of a sustainable target image

Financial services

Establishing rapid product development through an innovation lab in the insurance industry

Trade

Increase delivery speed through end-to-end process optimization in B2B sales

Logistics

Reducing costs through sustainable optimization of an aircraft manufacturer’s logistics processes

Metal

Securing acceptance and commitment through a collaborative approach to strategy development

Pharmaceuticals

Process optimization through operational excellence deployment in a biotechnology company

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Customer testimonials

Voices from our projects

'Strategy is a commodity, execution is an art': UMS's inspiring consultants have empowered our management team to achieve better results!

Hendrik HoeckManaging Director, GNT Group

UMS has helped us take our strategy to the next level.

PharmaceuticalsOpEx Lead

UMS has kept its promise: Success realized pragmatically, hands-on and methodically. A refreshing path from wish to reality for all employees.

Frank ThalhoferManaging Director, Cornelsen Verlag GmbH

A great workshop with UMS has awakened my passion for lean and continuous improvement. Anytime again, thank you UMS!

EnergyTransformation Manager

When I think of sustainable change/transformation, I think of EMS. They helped us develop and implement a new S&OP process that fundamentally changed the way we manage our business from end to end with a cross-functional team. In-depth industry knowledge, coupled with strong facilitation and employee engagement, led to a significant behavioral change across the business.

ChemicalPresident & CEO Business Unit

At UMS, the excellent process always starts with people.

InsuranceCEO