Consulting for Lean Management: Inova and Staufen announce merger

Two consulting firms specializing in lean management and supply chain management will merge. With Staufen.Inova, a leading consulting firm for these specialist areas will be created. As a partner on the path to entrepreneurial excellence, the internationally operating consulting firm supports SMEs and corporations in optimizing their value creation and management processes along the entire supply chain as well as in efficiently designing innovation and product development processes, according to a media release.

From Wollerau, a 30-strong team will in future support Swiss industry in solving its challenges in lean management and supply chain management. For international projects, the know-how and network of Staufen AG Germany, which is represented by numerous branches in China, Central and South America, Eastern Europe and Italy, will also be available. "With this set-up, we will also be able to optimally support large Swiss groups with their international presences in the future," explains Jürg Hodel, previously Managing Director of Inova. He will manage the new Staufen.Inova company together with Urs Hirt, the former managing director of Staufen Switzerland. The industry focus is on all classic industrial sectors, the medical technology, pharmaceutical and chemical industries as well as the construction sector. "In our projects, we continue to stand for pragmatic and profitable solutions that offer the customer tangible added value," says Urs Hirt.

Staufen AG was founded 23 years ago in Germany and has had its own branch in Switzerland for ten years. As an expert in lean management, the consulting firm helps its customers to design workflows and processes efficiently. Inova Management AG was founded 25 years ago and specialises in supply chain management solutions. The entire value and supply chain is optimized, from the raw material supplier to the end customer. "In combination, the two consulting firms complement each other ideally, as they are masters of the processes along the entire value chain and in the supporting areas. In addition, both companies bring a lot of experience in leadership development and change management. Together we cover everything with the highest level of professionalism," explains Jürg Hodel. The growth plans are correspondingly ambitious. "With our joint know-how and international network, we as a Swiss consulting firm are now operating on an equal footing with the globally active consulting firms," Jürg Hodel comments on the merger.

Further information: STAUFEN.INOVA