Guides& news.
Guides, news and expert articles by Dr. Klaus-Jürgen Wolf on plant construction, production relocation, turnaround and lean – practical knowledge from completed projects.
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The magic triangle: how to break the vicious circle of cost, time and quality
Cost, time and quality are seen as opponents. That only holds once all three are optimised. Before that, there is usually a root cause that can be fixed.
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Aircraft take off against the wind: greenfield projects in difficult cultures
In some countries a large greenfield project is as hard as pitching a tent in a storm. It can still be done, with the right team.
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Troubleshooting in a corporation: at the speed of a mid-sized company
An environmental crisis and a threatened loss of a 20 million US dollar order at the same time. In a corporation, the fast solution is above all a question of diplomacy.
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Turnaround: keep what works, create what is new
Bankruptcy is rarely a verdict on the product or the workforce. It can be the chance to reset the company clock to zero, with calm and a clear plan.
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Competitive despite high labour costs: think lean and make-or-buy in parallel
German equipment can cost 15 to 20 per cent more if product, service and sales are right. The rest comes from costs, and it has to come quickly.