At ebp-consulting, we never view logistics, architecture and IT in isolation, but offer a comprehensive end-to-end understanding across the entire value chain. Our project planning follows the consistent ‘inside-out’ principle – we first redesign the operational processes and logistics concepts before planning the architectural envelope. With a strong hands-on approach, we remain on site until everything is up and running, and we do not promise unrealistic cost savings, but rather measurable business value. To this end, we always begin with specific on-site workshops and site inspections to analyse the challenges using data-driven methods. Our methodological excellence, combined with tried-and-tested implementation roadmaps, ensures that theoretical concepts function seamlessly even during ongoing operations.

At ebp, we focus on four key areas of expertise, underpinned by methodological depth and practical operational knowledge. This expertise enables us to guide complex projects to success in a confident and targeted manner. A holistic view of data, technology and infrastructure is always at the heart of what we do.

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ebp-consulting’s approach is characterised by a consistently hands-on mentality and absolute honesty in our impartial consultancy. We support our clients throughout the entire process, from the initial concept phase through pilot projects to the final roll-out. In doing so, we rely on measurable business KPIs and tried-and-tested roadmaps to turn strategic visions into reality.

Practical Approach Through On-Site Workshops

Even before the start of any project, we do not begin at our desks, but with practical on-site workshops and site visits to logistics and production facilities. We speak the language of operational managers and understand the bottlenecks first-hand. This in-depth assessment ensures that our proposed solutions do not fail due to operational realities. We remain on-site until all systems are running smoothly.

Data-driven methods as a fundamental requirement

In our projects, we leave nothing to gut feeling; instead, we rely on methodological excellence and data-driven scenario analyses. We use powerful tools – some of which we have developed ourselves – and knowledge databases for in-depth data analysis and interpretation. This enables us to make complex material flows transparent and to calculate robust business cases for investments. The client thus receives transparent figures for risk minimisation rather than an incomprehensible ‘black box’.

Planning from the inside out

Our planning approach consistently follows the principle of always designing processes from the inside out. Before we address the architecture or the building envelope, the intralogistics and production processes are modelled in detail. This ensures that the facility serves the processes and that operational efficiency is not constrained by structural limitations. In this way, we avoid subsequent, cost-intensive adjustments during the implementation phase in complex projects.

Strong implementation capabilities right through to completion

We are not consultants who walk away from the project after presenting theoretical strategy documents. Our experts take responsibility and see the developed strategy through to its final physical implementation on the shop floor. Using a structured process model, we seamlessly integrate processes, IT and organisation into day-to-day operations. This strong focus on implementation guarantees sustainable results and measurable business improvements.

To achieve well-founded, transparent and actionable results, we utilise powerful tools within our projects that do not function as ‘black boxes’, but demonstrate genuine methodological excellence. Among others, we use:

• AutoCAD: We use this for precise 2D and 3D layout design in factory planning to ensure that material flow systems and architecture are precisely coordinated and to identify spatial constraints at an early stage.
• visTable: Used for material flow and layout planning in factories and logistics.
• LogHub: We use this as a bespoke tool for network design and to evaluate various logistics scenarios as part of centre of gravity analyses.
• Warehouse Manager: Used to compare, evaluate and select suitable automation solutions for the warehouse.
• KNIME: We use this for in-depth data analysis and data modelling to prepare complex supply chain data (e.g. order histories) for robust business cases.
• In-house knowledge databases: These serve as a benchmarking basis, enabling us to remain at the cutting edge of technology and to incorporate proven best practices directly into the design phase.
• Artificial Intelligence: AI is used to complement and work in conjunction with our tools to enhance the productivity of our consultancy services and improve the quality of results.

However, even the most powerful software is only as good as the people who use it. It is only through the in-depth specialist expertise and many years of practical experience of ebp-consulting’s project staff and subject matter experts that these tools realise their full potential. They do not merely interpret the generated data in abstract terms, but use their technical expertise to translate it precisely into realistic, operationally viable logistics solutions.