
H&Z Power Hour
Optimize capital, reduce costs, master complexity with AI
AI decides the future of your supply chain.
Learn how AI-driven inventory optimisation cuts waste, frees working capital and builds resilience, with insights from the 2026 DACH study and proven case examples.
Less Stock. More Cash. Smarter Decisions.
Struggling with rising supply chain costs, stock-outs, and unpredictable disruptions? In just 50 minutes, H&Z and Slimstock share fresh findings from the 2026 DACH Net Working Capital Study and real-world case studies showing how AI-driven inventory optimization is already cutting waste, freeing up cash, and building resilience — plus a practical framework to identify which AI use cases will deliver the biggest impact for your business.
21.05.2026
Thursday
2 p.m.
CET
Online
What´s in for you
- Unlock working capital with AI‑driven inventory optimization—cutting excess stock without hurting service levels
- Anticipate and prevent disruptions using predictive analytics and end‑to‑end supply chain visibility
- See where you really stand with exclusive benchmarks from the 2026 DACH Net Working Capital Study
- Focus on AI that delivers ROI, using a proven framework to prioritize high‑impact use cases
- Act fast with low risk, leveraging a pragmatic approach and ready‑to‑deploy AI solutions—no multi‑year transformation required
Your SPEAKER
Dr. Markus Contzen
Partner
Markus leads H&Z’s Private Equity industry with over 20 years of experience across the full investment lifecycle driving measurable value creation. As a Partner, he also supports H&Z’s focus on Operational Excellence.

Bernhard Düngler
Project Manager
Bernhard specialises in Operational Excellence and has deep expertise in Operations and Supply Chain Management. He develops practical solutions for complex challenges while optimising operational processes across all levels.

Tobias Schreiner
Strategic Partnerships Manager






