Steinemann Technology AG

Changes to the structural organisation have brought about repositioning of interfaces and responsibilities. These are not yet reflected in the current process organisation. The management is aware that an updated and end-to-end process organisation could liberate significant efficiency potentials

Client Profile

With around 180 employees, Steinemann Technology AG, headquartered in St. Gallen, is a global leader in the supply of sanding and surface processing systems. The company develops, sells, installs and services wide-belt sanding machinery for the panel industry, including sheet varnishing and laminating equipment for the graphic sector. Steinemann maintains a presence in 42 different countries and generates annual net sales of approx. EUR 40 million (98% exports).

Task Solutions

• Re-engineering the R&D department in terms of processes and management organisation
• Reduction of process costs in the engineering and project processing sectors
• Clear role definition in the sectors of development, product management and sales
• Undertake a full potentials analysis along the supply chain
• Process re-engineering to SCOR for the locations Switzerland and China
• New set-up of the metadata structure

Client Benefits

• Elimination of interfaces
• Simplified procedures
• Enhanced efficiency
• Lower error-related costs
• Clear responsibilities and competencies
• Established scalable process mapping (levels 1-4)