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A PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO OF SERVICES

PICK THE SERVICE THAT FITS YOUR CHALLENGE

H&Z services are built for one thing: measurable impact. Each offering combines sharp diagnosis with hands on delivery, helping organisations improve performance, reduce cost, strengthen resilience and accelerate digital progress where it matters most. Explore the solutions below to find the right entry point, from performance improvement across operations and engineering, to end to end procurement and value creation, to digital and AI programmes that move beyond pilots. Every engagement is tailored to your priorities, designed to work in the real organisation, and delivered with clear accountability from strategy through implementation.

Tailored Consulting

OUR CORE SERVICES

From strategy design to hands-on delivery, H&Z develops tailored concepts that create measurable impact.

Procurement

Unlocking external value through smarter sourcing and stronger supply.
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Operational Excellence

We improve operations end to end by reducing costs, freeing up cash and increasing performance with measurable impact.
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Product Improvement

Cut costs, accelerate engineering and build scalable architectures for faster decisions and better products.
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Organisational Efficiency

Reduce SG&A, redesign operating models and build leaner structures with measurable EBITDA impact.
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Digital & AI

Transforming business performance through intelligent digital solutions.
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Corporate Restructuring

Guiding organisations through critical transformations and turnaround recovery.
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Sales & Customer Experience

Creating commercial systems that grow revenue and deepen loyalty.
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It was time to establish a standardized supplier relationship management system for RATIONAL AG in order to safeguard the company’s values along the value chain.

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Nikolas Bayer
Project Manager
RATIONAL AG
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We have worked with the H&Z team on a wide range of clinical and non-clinical procurement savings initiatives over the last three years. They have seamlessly worked with our business, and consistently delivered against plan.

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Martin Alley
Supply Chain and Procurement Director
Spire Healthcare Group
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We work more efficiently today, and our products are improving. This saves time and money – and increases our responsiveness to customers.

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Timo Budzinski
Head of Sustainability
Vossloh Fastening Systems
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Working with H&Z was a refreshing experience. They delivered on their commitments, supported execution in a very pragmatic way, and helped further improve our team’s performance. I would be happy to work with them again.

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Claus Nottbrock
Executive Director Business Operations & Strategic Transformation
SEBN
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In H&Z, we found a partner who ensured that the project results and agreements with the supplier partners were realized in contracts and that we did not have to make any compromises in terms of quality, security of supply, flexibility and service or in our cooperation with the suppliers.

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Klaus Heininger
Head of Central Purchasing
Progroup AG
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Working with H&Z was a crucial turning point for LIFTKET. Their targeted approach to process optimization and their innovative production concepts, have enabled us to significantly increase our output and efficiency while maintaining the highest quality standards. This project has laid a strong foundation for sustainable growth and has enabled us to meet increasing market demands with confidence.

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Jürgen Dlugi
CEO of LIFTKET Group
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We have transformed our value reporting into a variance-oriented standard reporting based on a unified data foundation with the use of SAP SAC.

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Ursula Urbas
Vice President Corporate Controlling
Knorr-Bremse AG
Christian Wallstabe

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In global competition, we must continuously increase our efficiency and speed. Together with H&Z, we have reorganised our order and implementation process to meet this challenge. The established methodology, proven expertise in the automotive sector and pragmatic approach of the H&Z team were the factors that made the difference for us.

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Christian Wallstabe
CEO
Wallstabe & Schneider

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H&Z.digital is characterized by not only mapping the status quo in a solution, but also thinking ahead and being able to develop and implement technological ideas that fit our business (…).

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Jessica Muthweiler
Head of Business Intelligence
URSAPHARM

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We are grateful that aneon is accompanying us throughout the implementation and simplifying the rollout for Siltronic with “Change & Communication” and reducing the internal effort.

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Gunnar Brender
Head of Strategic Purchasing
Siltronic AG

WHY LEADING EXECUTIVES TRUST H&Z

At H&Z we combine head, heart and hand to deliver more than concepts. We drive measurable transformation. Our approach bridges strategy and execution, ensuring every initiative creates lasting business impact.

  • Proven results: measurable performance gains and cost savings across industries
  • End-to-end delivery: from strategic design to hands-on implementation
  • Trusted by leaders: awarded as hidden champions and best consultants for more than 10 times in a row 
  • People-centric: we foster change by engaging teams at every level, not just the boardroom
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OUR INSIGHTS

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Strategy Paper
02.11.2026

Competitiveness is decided at the drawing board, not the cost sheet. How product, production and value chain architecture give machinery makers a lasting edge.

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Strategy Paper
27.10.2026

Geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruption put procurement judgement to the test. Our new strategy paper examines what shapes sourcing choices and proposes changes for CPOs.

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Strategy Paper
22.10.2026

Global car output is back at 86m units, but since 2019 China gained 9m and Europe lost 4m. Our Outlook 2027 shows what follows, with three scenarios to 2030.

Mastering Strategic Challenges

LET US HELP ACHIEVE YOUR OBJECTIVES

No two organisations face the same challenge, so no standard playbook fits. Our experts build solutions around your priorities, from strategy to implementation.

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Jonas Harm

Head of H&Z Management Consulting
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Sven Steinert

Head of H&Z Management Consulting