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Realization of sustainable benefits through a global lean transformation in chemical distribution

Initial situation

  • A leading global chemical distributor needed support to ensure profitable growth
  • The company operated in a cyclical market
  • Key challenges included different languages, heterogeneous cultures, IT systems and processes
  • In order to contribute to the goal of profitable growth, a new form of collaboration was needed

    Optimize, harmonize and digitalize end-to-end processesand performance management and Introduce Lean Leadership and performance management

Achievements

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Managers in 14 countries trained and coached in Lean Leadership
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Benefits realized
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Lean Six Sigma Belts trained

Our approach

  • Introduce a global excellence program based on Lean and Six Sigma to enable a new way of working in the areas of "run the business" and "change the business"
  • Establish a holistic approach that takes into account five dimensions of the current organizational maturity level:
    • Put customers and supply partners first
    • Manage performance
    • Build capabilities
    • Improve processes
    • Create a mindset of continuous improvement
  • Ensure close collaboration between Excellence and Digital teams

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