{"id":5558,"date":"2023-08-02T10:42:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T08:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.kbc-consultants.com\/insights\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T18:04:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T16:04:14","slug":"insights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div  class=\" f4-block-hero-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained has-bg-image has-background-image alignfull has-background has-dark-background-color\"   >\n\n    \n\t<div class=\"f4_img--adaptive background-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile portrait\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights_mob-682x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights_mob-682x1024.png 682w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights_mob-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop landscape\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights.png 2560w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights-1490x838.png 1490w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insights-690x388.png 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\n    <div class=\"block-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Insights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h1\">The pursuit of knowledge is our drive<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complex interrelationships spur us on<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-merriweather\">Our interconnected specialized knowledge results from a multitude of successfully implemented projects. We also apply these solution approaches to other industries. Building upon our methodical expertise, we have delved into various current topics. The results and our perspective on them can be found in a series of professional articles and studies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-post-grid\"   >\n    \n    <div id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\"  class=\"f4_post-teaser-group f4_post-teaser-group--default  \"  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decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Organisationsstruktur-fuer-die-Zukunft_So-gelingt-die-digitale-Transformation-690x388.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Organisationsstruktur-fuer-die-Zukunft_So-gelingt-die-digitale-Transformation-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/organizational-structure-for-the-future-how-to-succeed-with-digital-transformation\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Organizational Structure for the Future: How to Succeed with Digital Transformation\" >Organizational Structure for the Future: How to Succeed with Digital Transformation<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/organizational-structure-for-the-future-how-to-succeed-with-digital-transformation\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Organizational Structure for the Future: How to Succeed with Digital Transformation\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nTo remain competitive in an increasingly digital and data-driven world, companies face the challenge of keeping pace with changing times and adapting to new and constantly evolving challenges. Digital transformations &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-9896\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/product-reacalls-the-special-case-of-high-voltage-batteries-in-electric-vehicles\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Product reacalls: The special case of high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/iStock-2156133322-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/product-reacalls-the-special-case-of-high-voltage-batteries-in-electric-vehicles\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Product reacalls: The special case of high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles\" >Product reacalls: The special case of high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/product-reacalls-the-special-case-of-high-voltage-batteries-in-electric-vehicles\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Product reacalls: The special case of high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nProduct recalls are unfortunately part of everyday business life &#8211; whether due to quality defects, safety concerns or legal violations. This is not a sector-specific phenomenon, on the contrary: they &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-9282\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/repair-instead-of-recycle\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Repair instead of recycle\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hochvoltspeicher_Es-wird-zu-wenig-ueber-Batterie-Reparaturen-nachgedacht-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hochvoltspeicher_Es-wird-zu-wenig-ueber-Batterie-Reparaturen-nachgedacht-690x388.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hochvoltspeicher_Es-wird-zu-wenig-ueber-Batterie-Reparaturen-nachgedacht-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/repair-instead-of-recycle\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Repair instead of recycle\" >Repair instead of recycle<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/repair-instead-of-recycle\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Repair instead of recycle\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe battery is by far the most expensive component in an electric car. The high-voltage storage system accounts for 40 to 60 percent of the manufacturing costs; around eight tons of CO2 &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-9168\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/strategies-to-protect-supply-chains\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Strategies to protect supply chains\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Strategien-zum-Schutz-von-Lieferketten-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/strategies-to-protect-supply-chains\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Strategies to protect supply chains\" >Strategies to protect supply chains<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/strategies-to-protect-supply-chains\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Strategies to protect supply chains\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery company wants to be able to react quickly to changes &#8211; but sometimes there is a lack of knowledge about how to implement them. Environmental disasters, infectious events, military &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-9094\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-most-important-steps-in-implementing-an-ai-assistant\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The most important steps in implementing an AI assistant in the company\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KI-basiertes-Wissensmanagement-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-most-important-steps-in-implementing-an-ai-assistant\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The most important steps in implementing an AI assistant in the company\" >The most important steps in implementing an AI assistant in the company<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-most-important-steps-in-implementing-an-ai-assistant\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The most important steps in implementing an AI assistant in the company\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nK\u00fcnstliche Intelligenz (KI) ver\u00e4ndert die Art und Weise, wie Unternehmen arbeiten, und Beratungsunternehmen sind da keine Ausnahme. KI-gest\u00fctzte Assistenten haben das Potenzial, das Wissensmanagement zu revolutionieren, indem &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-8249\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/bottleneck-management-due-to-crisis-situations\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Bottleneck management due to crisis situations\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/iStock-469758536-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/bottleneck-management-due-to-crisis-situations\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Bottleneck management due to crisis situations\" >Bottleneck management due to crisis situations<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/bottleneck-management-due-to-crisis-situations\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Bottleneck management due to crisis situations\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen supply is jeopardized by delivery bottlenecks\n\n\n\nManufacturing companies are continuously exposed to uninfluenceablen risks that can have an impact on their own supply situation. . This includes \u00a0global Handelsbeziehungen and &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-4811\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/autonomous-driving-this-is-what-the-automotive-industry-is-really-like\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Autonomous driving: this is what the (automotive) industry is really like\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/211207_CockpitdesfuturistischenAutos-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/autonomous-driving-this-is-what-the-automotive-industry-is-really-like\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Autonomous driving: this is what the (automotive) industry is really like\" >Autonomous driving: this is what the (automotive) industry is really like<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/autonomous-driving-this-is-what-the-automotive-industry-is-really-like\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Autonomous driving: this is what the (automotive) industry is really like\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\u201cThe driverless car will already exist in five years\u201d[1]&nbsp;was the headline of an article in the newspaper WELT in 2015 and was only one of many announcing autonomous driving &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-8725\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/product-recall-as-a-managed-crisis-situation\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Product recall as a managed crisis situation\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/iStock-1094406640-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/product-recall-as-a-managed-crisis-situation\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Product recall as a managed crisis situation\" >Product recall as a managed crisis situation<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/product-recall-as-a-managed-crisis-situation\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Product recall as a managed crisis situation\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOptimal interlocking of legal and operational implementation\n\n\n\nProduct recalls are not an industry-specific phenomenon. On the contrary, they affect the automotive industry as well as mechanical and plant engineering, the &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5059\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/with-supplier-audits-to-a-sustainable-supply-chain\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"With supplier audits to a sustainable supply chain\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1332002332-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1332002332-690x388.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iStock-1332002332-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/with-supplier-audits-to-a-sustainable-supply-chain\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"With supplier audits to a sustainable supply chain\" >With supplier audits to a sustainable supply chain<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/with-supplier-audits-to-a-sustainable-supply-chain\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"With supplier audits to a sustainable supply chain\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nDer Bundestag hat entschieden, das Lieferkettengesetz kommt! Und jetzt die gute Nachricht:\u00a0 Es gibt ein einheitliches Vorgehen zur Auditierung von Lieferanten, mit dem Ziel einer nachhaltigen Lieferkette und zwar in &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5063\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/obstacles-to-remote-collaboration-in-the-technical-sector\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Obstacles to Remote Collaboration in the technical sector\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iStock-1335717953-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"Project manager working on computer at the office. Concept with icons of management areas such as cost, planning, risks, schedule. Person typing on keyboard.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/obstacles-to-remote-collaboration-in-the-technical-sector\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Obstacles to Remote Collaboration in the technical sector\" >Obstacles to Remote Collaboration in the technical sector<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/obstacles-to-remote-collaboration-in-the-technical-sector\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Obstacles to Remote Collaboration in the technical sector\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nThe technology is not fully developed &#8211; our processes are too complex &#8211; our employees are not on board &#8211; we don&#8217;t see the benefits &#8211; our suppliers are not &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5067\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-supply-chain-act-a-statement\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The Supply Chain Act: A statement\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20210308_Weltkarte_auf_gruenem_Gras_2-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-supply-chain-act-a-statement\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The Supply Chain Act: A statement\" >The Supply Chain Act: A statement<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-supply-chain-act-a-statement\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The Supply Chain Act: A statement\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Supply Chain Act will be implemented on 01.01.2023\n\n\n\nThe words on everybody\u2019s lips are \u201cthe Supply Chain Act\u201d and on 1&nbsp;January 2023 it will be implemented at the national &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5071\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/cip-for-sustainable-corporate-success\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"CIP for sustainable corporate success\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-2-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"Test\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/cip-for-sustainable-corporate-success\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"CIP for sustainable corporate success\" >CIP for sustainable corporate success<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/cip-for-sustainable-corporate-success\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"CIP for sustainable corporate success\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThose who want to succeed in today\u2019s market conditions are obliged to innovate. At the same time, a company\u2019s performance and product quality must be constantly improved. The &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5075\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/din-en-iso-9001-certification\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Introduction to (quality) management systems\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20200803_ISO9001standard-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/din-en-iso-9001-certification\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Introduction to (quality) management systems\" >Introduction to (quality) management systems<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/din-en-iso-9001-certification\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Introduction to (quality) management systems\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompanies must have a standardised and effective quality management system, e.g. in line with DIN EN ISO 9001, in place in order to be able to hold their own in &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5078\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/increased-supplier-recourse\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Increased supplier recourse\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-3-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/increased-supplier-recourse\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Increased supplier recourse\" >Increased supplier recourse<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/increased-supplier-recourse\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Increased supplier recourse\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHidden potential of &nbsp;warranty and goodwill costs\n\n\n\nEarly wear of the synthetic leather seats in the new sports car, faded parquet planks, &nbsp;brittle rubber coating on the tool &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5081\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/trends-and-challenges-in-development\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Trends and challenges in development\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/20200616_SmartCityundFahrzeuge-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/trends-and-challenges-in-development\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Trends and challenges in development\" >Trends and challenges in development<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/trends-and-challenges-in-development\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Trends and challenges in development\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment in the automotive industry\n\n\n\nDriven by new competitors such as Tesla and Byton, established car manufacturers are being confronted with new challenges in vehicle development. The focus no longer &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5085\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/ncap-reaching-for-the-stars\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"NCAP \u2013 Reaching for the stars\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20200608_Business_Konzept_greifen_nach_Sternen-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/ncap-reaching-for-the-stars\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"NCAP \u2013 Reaching for the stars\" >NCAP \u2013 Reaching for the stars<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/ncap-reaching-for-the-stars\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"NCAP \u2013 Reaching for the stars\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelopment in the automotive industry\n\n\n\n5 stars in the Euro NCAP\n\n\n\nSlogans such as \u201c5 stars \u2013 test winner in the Euro NCAP crash test\u201d are frequently used in advertising in the automotive &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5088\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/requirements-management-in-industrial-infrastructure-projects\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Requirements management in industrial infrastructure projects\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/requirements-management-in-industrial-infrastructure-projects\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Requirements management in industrial infrastructure projects\" >Requirements management in industrial infrastructure projects<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/requirements-management-in-industrial-infrastructure-projects\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Requirements management in industrial infrastructure projects\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith terms extending over several years, dependencies that run through an entire company and investment sums amounting to millions, industrial infrastructure projects are a particular challenge for all parties involved. &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5092\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/task-force-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Task Force Management\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/task-force-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Task Force Management\" >Task Force Management<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/task-force-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Task Force Management\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop management has to leave the ivory tower!\n\n\n\n\n\nCorona crisis caught the economy and global supply chains unawares \u2013 companies had to react fast to keep their businesses running.\n\n\n\nIn case &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5097\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/challenges-in-supplier-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Challenges in Supplier Management\" >Challenges in Supplier Management<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/challenges-in-supplier-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Challenges in Supplier Management\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nSupplier management is challenging for manufacturing companies not only in these times with Covid-19, but at all times.\n\n\n\nIn order to have purchased parts and services delivered continuously in good &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5101\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-green-disruption-sustainability\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The green disruption: Sustainability\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-10-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-green-disruption-sustainability\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The green disruption: Sustainability\" >The green disruption: Sustainability<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-green-disruption-sustainability\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The green disruption: Sustainability\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate change, above all rising CO2&nbsp;emissions, increasing consumption of resources, the growth in global population, and last but not least the COVID-19 pandemic currently spanning the globe, will &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5002\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/global-remanufacturing-benchmark\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Global Remanufacturing Benchmark\" >Global Remanufacturing Benchmark<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/global-remanufacturing-benchmark\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Global Remanufacturing Benchmark\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nThe second edition of the \u201cGlobal Remanufacturing Benchmark\u201d provides insights into markets, products and processes of remanufacturing. Together with Rematec, the world\u2019s largest network for remanufacturing, experts in the &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5105\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/mentoring-reigns-supreme-at-kbc\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Mentoring reigns supreme at KBC\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mentoring2-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/mentoring-reigns-supreme-at-kbc\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Mentoring reigns supreme at KBC\" >Mentoring reigns supreme at KBC<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/mentoring-reigns-supreme-at-kbc\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Mentoring reigns supreme at KBC\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe term \u201cmentoring\u201d has its origins in Greek mythology. Odysseus asked his friend, Mentor, to look after his son during his absence, and to prepare him for his future role &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5109\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/failnight\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"#failnight\" >#failnight<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/failnight\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"#failnight\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\u201cThose who wish to avoid errors, will not be innovative. In the end, that can bring a company down\u201d. The economic psychologist, Michael Frese has been researching error culture in &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5124\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/what-distinguishes-an-attractive-employer\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"What distinguishes an attractive employer?\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Guter-Arbeitgeber-690x388.jpg\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/what-distinguishes-an-attractive-employer\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"What distinguishes an attractive employer?\" >What distinguishes an attractive employer?<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/what-distinguishes-an-attractive-employer\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"What distinguishes an attractive employer?\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow development opportunities lead to commitment\n\n\n\nEmployer attractiveness describes the appeal of a company to job applicants and employees. Measures for increasing the attractiveness of an employer include: career opportunities, &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5128\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-phev-paradox\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The PHEV Paradox\" >The PHEV Paradox<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/the-phev-paradox\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"The PHEV Paradox\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nPlug-in hybrids, a combination of two engine systems in one vehicle, are enjoying rising popularity both in demand \u2013 an annual doubling in the growth rate of registrations in Germany no &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5132\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/reduction-of-recalled-vehicles-by-40-possible\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Reduction of recalled vehicles by 40% possible!\" >Reduction of recalled vehicles by 40% possible!<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/reduction-of-recalled-vehicles-by-40-possible\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Reduction of recalled vehicles by 40% possible!\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nConsequences of product recalls\n\n\n\nProduct recalls at automotive manufacturers are a mainstay of the news. It is expected that in Germany alone between 3 and 4 million vehicles will be recalled in 2019. &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5135\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/supplier-audits-for-preventative-quality-assurance\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Supplier audits for preventative quality assurance\" >Supplier audits for preventative quality assurance<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/supplier-audits-for-preventative-quality-assurance\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Supplier audits for preventative quality assurance\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nManufacturing companies are constantly exposed \u2013 due to irregularities and downtime on the part of their suppliers \u2013 to the risks of disruptions in their own production processes, such as delays or &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5138\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-companies-can-prevent-recalls\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How companies can prevent recalls\" >How companies can prevent recalls<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-companies-can-prevent-recalls\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How companies can prevent recalls\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nRecalls of automotive manufacturers are not a phenomenon solely among lower cost volume car-manufacturers; quite the contrary: In 2018, almost 30 percent of all recalls were attributable to German premium manufacturers (Audi, &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5141\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-do-companies-identify-their-process-weaknesses\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How do companies identify their process weaknesses?\" >How do companies identify their process weaknesses?<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-do-companies-identify-their-process-weaknesses\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How do companies identify their process weaknesses?\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\u201cIn 2018 more cars than ever before were recalled to German garages due to safety problems\u201d, writes the Handelsblatt. 3.7 million cars in total. KBC already published its Recall Report 2018 in July. &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5145\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/challenges-for-the-purchasing-departments-of-automotive-oems-and-their-suppliers\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Challenges for the purchasing departments of automotive OEMs and their suppliers\" >Challenges for the purchasing departments of automotive OEMs and their suppliers<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/challenges-for-the-purchasing-departments-of-automotive-oems-and-their-suppliers\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Challenges for the purchasing departments of automotive OEMs and their suppliers\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nAutomotive manufacturers and their suppliers are faced with massive challenges. These include the electrification of drivetrains, autonomous driving, tense regulatory and flexibility requirements due to volatile market situations, to name &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5148\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/supplier-audits-and-assessments\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Supplier Audits and Assessments\" >Supplier Audits and Assessments<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/supplier-audits-and-assessments\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Supplier Audits and Assessments\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\u201cBosch\u2019s delivery problems cause a drop in sales at BMW\u201d. Headlines about production downtimes as a result of supply shortages increasingly dominate the business press. In the case of &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5152\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/supplier-performance-controlling\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Supplier performance controlling\" >Supplier performance controlling<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/supplier-performance-controlling\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Supplier performance controlling\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nMajor automotive manufacturers require tens of millions of parts on a daily basis, and this at over 30 production sites across the globe. They procure parts from up to 2,000 Tier 1 suppliers &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5156\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-the-quality-situation-in-companies-can-be-assessed-and-optimised\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How the quality situation in companies can be assessed and optimised\" >How the quality situation in companies can be assessed and optimised<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-the-quality-situation-in-companies-can-be-assessed-and-optimised\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How the quality situation in companies can be assessed and optimised\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nQuality problems represent an increasing risk for German companies. Almost half of the companies surveyed in a KBC study* report that their quality-related costs have increased in recent years. Although &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-7006\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/support-for-suppliers-from-sales-strategy-to-nomination\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Support for suppliers from sales strategy to nomination\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-25-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/support-for-suppliers-from-sales-strategy-to-nomination\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Support for suppliers from sales strategy to nomination\" >Support for suppliers from sales strategy to nomination<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/support-for-suppliers-from-sales-strategy-to-nomination\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Support for suppliers from sales strategy to nomination\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn aluminium casting company that is steeped in tradition has to restructure its production and organisation to react to the new challenges of electromobility and the disappearing demand for internal &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5160\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-to-achieve-the-optimal-setup-of-efficiency-and-effectiveness-in-your-quality-organisation\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How to achieve the optimal setup of efficiency and effectiveness in your quality organisation\" >How to achieve the optimal setup of efficiency and effectiveness in your quality organisation<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-to-achieve-the-optimal-setup-of-efficiency-and-effectiveness-in-your-quality-organisation\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How to achieve the optimal setup of efficiency and effectiveness in your quality organisation\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nThe quality organisation of companies has been confronted with many changes in recent years. Increasing legal requirements, changing customer requirements, new technologies and high cost pressure are factors that have &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5164\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/making-quality-measurable\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Making quality measurable\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-31-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/making-quality-measurable\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Making quality measurable\" >Making quality measurable<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/making-quality-measurable\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Making quality measurable\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone demands quality, but when it comes to the question of what quality is at all, most people come to a standstill. According to the DIN EN ISO 9001 standard, quality &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5168\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-to-reduce-your-total-cost-of-quality\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How to reduce your Total Cost of Quality\" >How to reduce your Total Cost of Quality<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/how-to-reduce-your-total-cost-of-quality\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"How to reduce your Total Cost of Quality\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nNowadays, quality is no longer a unique selling point; on the contrary, poor quality leads to dissatisfaction and, in the worst case, to customer churn. However, it is interesting to &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5172\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/digital-positioning-strategy-and-transformation\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Digital positioning, strategy and transformation\" >Digital positioning, strategy and transformation<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/digital-positioning-strategy-and-transformation\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Digital positioning, strategy and transformation\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nShould a Chief Digital Officer be appointed for digital transformation or should the focus be on digital subsidiaries, the establishment of IT labs or cooperation with relevant start-ups and companies? &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5176\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Fachartikel<\/li><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/increase-of-plant-availability\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Increase of plant availability\" >Increase of plant availability<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/increase-of-plant-availability\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Increase of plant availability\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nThe automotive sector is currently facing a multitude of fast-moving external influences:\n\n\n\n\nStricter emission standards\n\n\n\nIncreasing competitive pressure due to new players or digitisation\n\n\n\nVehicle networking\n\n\n\n\nAll these factors lead &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5183\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/crisis-management-to-solve-massive-supply-problems\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Crisis management to solve massive supply problems\" >Crisis management to solve massive supply problems<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/crisis-management-to-solve-massive-supply-problems\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Crisis management to solve massive supply problems\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nA fire breaks out in a factory in the US state of Michigan on 2 May 2018 and causes several explosions. The incident paralyses a production facility of the American automotive supplier &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5180\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/preventive-supply-chain-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Preventive supply chain management\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-37-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Fachartikel<\/li><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/preventive-supply-chain-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Preventive supply chain management\" >Preventive supply chain management<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/preventive-supply-chain-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Preventive supply chain management\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe unforeseeable exchange of diesel for petrol, monopolistic supplier markets in key technologies, uncertain political conditions in times of Brexit and the \u201ccustoms dispute\u201d of the USA as well as &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5187\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/would-an-early-warning-radar-help-to-prevent-recalls-and-if-yes-why-isnt-there-one-in-place\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Would an Early Warning Radar help to prevent recalls? And if yes, why isn\u2019t there one in place?\" >Would an Early Warning Radar help to prevent recalls? And if yes, why isn\u2019t there one in place?<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/would-an-early-warning-radar-help-to-prevent-recalls-and-if-yes-why-isnt-there-one-in-place\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Would an Early Warning Radar help to prevent recalls? And if yes, why isn\u2019t there one in place?\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nAn analysis of last year\u00b4s car recalls and presentation of an preventive\u00a0method\u00a0using an Early Warning Radar.\n\n\n\nThe most important facts around recalls:\n\n\n\n\nThe overall number of recalls &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5006\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/recalls-2018-competitive-comparison-and-technical-causes-in-the-automotive-industry-2018\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Recalls 2018 \u2013 Competitive Comparison and Technical Causes in the Automotive Industry 2018\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-49-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/recalls-2018-competitive-comparison-and-technical-causes-in-the-automotive-industry-2018\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Recalls 2018 \u2013 Competitive Comparison and Technical Causes in the Automotive Industry 2018\" >Recalls 2018 \u2013 Competitive Comparison and Technical Causes in the Automotive Industry 2018<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/recalls-2018-competitive-comparison-and-technical-causes-in-the-automotive-industry-2018\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Recalls 2018 \u2013 Competitive Comparison and Technical Causes in the Automotive Industry 2018\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nKBC has again analysed last year\u00b4s car recalls. The result: Both the total number of recalls and the number of affected vehicles increased compared to 2017.\n\n\n\nThe analysis also showed &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5191\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/remanufacturing-whitepaper\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Remanufacturing Whitepaper\" >Remanufacturing Whitepaper<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/remanufacturing-whitepaper\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Remanufacturing Whitepaper\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nWhat do aircraft parts, engines, X-ray systems, desks and golf balls have in common?\n\n\n\nEven at the end of their lifecycle, they all still have a great deal of substance, &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5009\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/remanufacturing-benchmark-2019\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Remanufacturing Benchmark 2019\" >Remanufacturing Benchmark 2019<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/remanufacturing-benchmark-2019\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Remanufacturing Benchmark 2019\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nKBC and\u00a0ReMaTec,\u00a0the world largest Remanufacturing Network, will again conduct the global Remanufacturing Benchmark.\n\n\n\nThe survey focuses on OEM\/OES (original equipment manufacturer\/supplier), Tier-n and IAM (independent aftermarket), &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5194\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/kbc-academy-for-project-management-training\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"KBC Academy for Project Management Training\" >KBC Academy for Project Management Training<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/kbc-academy-for-project-management-training\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"KBC Academy for Project Management Training\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\u201cOnce again we are lagging behind in the project and are not achieving our goals\u201d \u2013 these or similar problems are not uncommon in optimisation projects. A multitude of causes could &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5198\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/tailored-project-management-for-optimisation-projects-in-technology-companies\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Tailored project management for optimisation projects in technology companies\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-40-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/tailored-project-management-for-optimisation-projects-in-technology-companies\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Tailored project management for optimisation projects in technology companies\" >Tailored project management for optimisation projects in technology companies<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/tailored-project-management-for-optimisation-projects-in-technology-companies\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Tailored project management for optimisation projects in technology companies\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA project here, there, everywhere \u2013 numerous companies optimise their processes and products in continuous loops. This is due to complex customer requests and differentiated market requirements. Companies often do\u00a0not &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5013\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/customer-experience-analysis-in-automotive-after-sales\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Customer Experience Analysis in Automotive After Sales\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-51-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/customer-experience-analysis-in-automotive-after-sales\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Customer Experience Analysis in Automotive After Sales\" >Customer Experience Analysis in Automotive After Sales<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/customer-experience-analysis-in-automotive-after-sales\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Customer Experience Analysis in Automotive After Sales\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nNowadays, client oriented and user friendly e-commerce channels are indispensable. How are automotive manufacturers positioned in relation to the expected high growth rates in the after-sales segment and the progressing &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5202\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/co-operation-for-cost-reduction-cost-oriented-collaboration-of-finance-and-quality-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Co-operation for cost reduction \u2013 Cost-oriented collaboration of finance and quality management\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-41-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/co-operation-for-cost-reduction-cost-oriented-collaboration-of-finance-and-quality-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Co-operation for cost reduction \u2013 Cost-oriented collaboration of finance and quality management\" >Co-operation for cost reduction \u2013 Cost-oriented collaboration of finance and quality management<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/co-operation-for-cost-reduction-cost-oriented-collaboration-of-finance-and-quality-management\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Co-operation for cost reduction \u2013 Cost-oriented collaboration of finance and quality management\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat significance do warranty costs have in German companies? KBC has researched the usual practice of 13 CFOs of DAX and medium-sized companies from the automotive, engineering and electronics sector, in &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5016\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/remanufacturing-benchmark-2017\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Remanufacturing Benchmark 2017\" >Remanufacturing Benchmark 2017<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/remanufacturing-benchmark-2017\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Remanufacturing Benchmark 2017\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nIn a major exclusive study KBC and\u00a0ReMaTec,\u00a0the world largest Remanufacturing Network have uncovered what companies think about their work in the remanufacturing industry, from core handling to issues &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5020\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/technical-actions-in-the-usa-an-update\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Technical Actions in the USA \u2013 an Update\" >Technical Actions in the USA \u2013 an Update<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/technical-actions-in-the-usa-an-update\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Technical Actions in the USA \u2013 an Update\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nDespite declining Technical Actions across all manufacturers, the German OEMs register a substantial increase in 2017.\n\n\n\nBased on data from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the management consultancy KBC &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5026\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/technical-actions-in-the-usa-causes-and-forecast-for-the-automotive-industry\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Technical Actions in the USA \u2013 Causes and forecast for the automotive industry\" >Technical Actions in the USA \u2013 Causes and forecast for the automotive industry<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/technical-actions-in-the-usa-causes-and-forecast-for-the-automotive-industry\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Technical Actions in the USA \u2013 Causes and forecast for the automotive industry\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nThe development of technical actions in the future has been a key question that KBC intensively dealt with.In cooperation with the Technical University of Munich, a study was carried &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5029\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/kbc-yacht-report-2016-the-industry-product-and-client-in-focus\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"KBC YACHT REPORT 2016 \u2013 The industry, product and client in focus\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-55-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/kbc-yacht-report-2016-the-industry-product-and-client-in-focus\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"KBC YACHT REPORT 2016 \u2013 The industry, product and client in focus\" >KBC YACHT REPORT 2016 \u2013 The industry, product and client in focus<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/kbc-yacht-report-2016-the-industry-product-and-client-in-focus\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"KBC YACHT REPORT 2016 \u2013 The industry, product and client in focus\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe KBC YACHT REPORT 2016 encompasses the statements of more than 1,000 participants on the industry, products and clients. The survey was conducted in cooperation with a major yacht manufacturer in order &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5205\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/method-pays-off-clear-correlations-between-quality-costs-and-quality-methods\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Method pays off \u2013 Clear correlations between quality costs and quality methods\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-42-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/method-pays-off-clear-correlations-between-quality-costs-and-quality-methods\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Method pays off \u2013 Clear correlations between quality costs and quality methods\" >Method pays off \u2013 Clear correlations between quality costs and quality methods<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/method-pays-off-clear-correlations-between-quality-costs-and-quality-methods\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Method pays off \u2013 Clear correlations between quality costs and quality methods\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGerman companies spend a considerable proportion of their turnover on quality costs. Those companies investing the most in preventive quality work also have the lowest quality costs, thanks to the &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5032\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/analyzing-the-impact-of-quality-tools-and-techniques-on-quality-related-costs-comparing-german-industries\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Analyzing the Impact of Quality Tools and Techniques on Quality Related Costs: Comparing German Industries\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-56-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/analyzing-the-impact-of-quality-tools-and-techniques-on-quality-related-costs-comparing-german-industries\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Analyzing the Impact of Quality Tools and Techniques on Quality Related Costs: Comparing German Industries\" >Analyzing the Impact of Quality Tools and Techniques on Quality Related Costs: Comparing German Industries<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/analyzing-the-impact-of-quality-tools-and-techniques-on-quality-related-costs-comparing-german-industries\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Analyzing the Impact of Quality Tools and Techniques on Quality Related Costs: Comparing German Industries\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nDr. Martin Boehme and Dr. Michael Donauer participated in the 59th EOQ Congress 2015 in Athens. The more than 250 participants included top company managers, consultants and association members, who discussed ideas &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5208\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/processes-costs-quality-an-overview-for-manufacturing-companies\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Processes, Costs, Quality \u2013 An overview for manufacturing companies\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-43-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/processes-costs-quality-an-overview-for-manufacturing-companies\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Processes, Costs, Quality \u2013 An overview for manufacturing companies\" >Processes, Costs, Quality \u2013 An overview for manufacturing companies<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/processes-costs-quality-an-overview-for-manufacturing-companies\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Processes, Costs, Quality \u2013 An overview for manufacturing companies\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInitial situation\n\n\n\nIn the automotive industry, quality and reliability are decisive purchasing criteria for many customers and therefore of central importance for the corporate success of these companies. Although non-quality &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5211\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/an-opportunity-for-sales-quality-and-reliability-success-factors-for-acquisition\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"An Opportunity for Sales: Quality and Reliability \u2013 success factors for acquisition\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-44-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/an-opportunity-for-sales-quality-and-reliability-success-factors-for-acquisition\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"An Opportunity for Sales: Quality and Reliability \u2013 success factors for acquisition\" >An Opportunity for Sales: Quality and Reliability \u2013 success factors for acquisition<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/an-opportunity-for-sales-quality-and-reliability-success-factors-for-acquisition\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"An Opportunity for Sales: Quality and Reliability \u2013 success factors for acquisition\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCustomers place ever higher demands on the safety and reliability of end products. In the supplier industry, product quality is determined by complex concepts, a large variety of products and &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5040\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/successful-acquisition-in-the-supplier-industry-through-quality-and-reliability-2012\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Successful acquisition in the supplier industry through quality and reliability 2012\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-58-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/successful-acquisition-in-the-supplier-industry-through-quality-and-reliability-2012\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Successful acquisition in the supplier industry through quality and reliability 2012\" >Successful acquisition in the supplier industry through quality and reliability 2012<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/successful-acquisition-in-the-supplier-industry-through-quality-and-reliability-2012\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Successful acquisition in the supplier industry through quality and reliability 2012\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nInitial situation\n\n\n\nReliability management in the supplier industry (automobiles, commercial vehicles and agricultural machinery) faces many challenges in today\u2019s economic situation. An increasing demand for the safety and reliability &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   has-image\"  id=\"post-5214\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__media \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/quality-as-a-component-of-acquisition\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Quality as a component of acquisition\" ><figure class=\"f4_img-container  landscape\" ><img width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-45-690x388.png\" class=\"attachment-teaser-medium size-teaser-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/a><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Fachartikel<\/li><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/quality-as-a-component-of-acquisition\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Quality as a component of acquisition\" >Quality as a component of acquisition<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/quality-as-a-component-of-acquisition\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Quality as a component of acquisition\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the decisive criteria necessary to meet growing customer demands posed to automotive suppliers and manufacturers in a harshly competitive environment?\n\n\n\nPublished in \u201csalesbusiness\u201c \u2013 Edition 12\/2012\n\n\n\n\nDownload pdf\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5218\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Publication<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/reliability-needs-new-approaches\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Reliability needs new approaches\" >Reliability needs new approaches<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/reliability-needs-new-approaches\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"Reliability needs new approaches\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nIf companies were to pay heed to four rules, their product reliability would remain on track, even in risky environments.\n\n\n\nPublished as special edition in QZ Qualit\u00e4t und Zuverl\u00e4&#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-item class=\" \"><article  class=\"f4_post-teaser post-teaser--kbc-01   no-image\"  id=\"post-5048\"  data-group-id=\"post_69e067a25c5d4\" ><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__inner\"><div class=\"f4_post-teaser__content\"><nav class=\"f4_post-teaser__category-list\"><ul class=\"f4_term-list category\"><li>Study<\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__title \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/a-cross-sector-study-on-warranty-costs\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"A cross-sector study on warranty costs\" >A cross-sector study on warranty costs<\/a><a class=\"f4_post-teaser__excerpt \"  href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/en\/a-cross-sector-study-on-warranty-costs\/\"  target=\"_self\"  aria-label=\"A cross-sector study on warranty costs\" ><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">\n\n\n\nInitial situation\n\n\n\nThe significance of the safety and reliability of end products has increased continuously over the past few years. Particularly in times of crisis, customers make their purchasing decisions &#8230;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><footer><div  class=\"f4_post-teaser-group-trigger \" data-post-teaser-group-trigger=\"{&quot;postTeaserGroupId&quot;:&quot;post_69e067a25c5d4&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:{&quot;pagination&quot;:&quot;next&quot;}}\">next page<\/div><\/footer><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complex interrelationships spur us on<\/p>\n<p>Our interconnected specialized knowledge results from a multitude of successfully implemented projects. We also apply these solution approaches to other industries. Building upon our methodical expertise, we have delved into various current topics. 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