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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.

Performance Improvement

Sharper operations, stronger engineering and better execution that turn internal value creation into measurable, lasting results.
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Sales & Customer Experience

Creating commercial systems that grow revenue and deepen loyalty.
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Procurement

Unlocking external value through smarter sourcing and stronger supply.
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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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“What really stood out was how H&Z partnered with us—not just as consultants, but as true co-creators. They worked hand in hand with our teams across functions, countries, and levels to make this transformation real.”

Christian Brüggemann
SVP Indirect Procurement at B. Braun

“We have transformed our value reporting into a variance-oriented standard reporting based on a unified data foundation with the use of SAP SAC.”

Ursula Urbas
Vice President Corporate Controlling at Knorr-Bremse AG

“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 (…).”

Jessica Muthweiler
Head of Business Intelligence, URSAPHARM

“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.”

Jürgen Dlugi
CEO of LIFTKET Group

“A tremendous achievement: Having someone by your side with such a foresight and experience is invaluable. The Interim Management support by H&Z helped us in setting up the overall project covering non-procurement topics as well and was decisive for the successful and timely awarding of the 3 core aggregates.”

Friedhelm Felten
Kaufmännischer Programmleiter at SHS

“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.”

Nikolas Bayer
Project Manager at RATIONAL AG
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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.”

Klaus Heininger
Head of Central Purchasing at Progroup AG

“We have achieved our goals and the success of the project is already measurable. We would like to thank aneon for the flawless implementation and plan to continue on this path with aneon solutions.”

Martin Schoder
Corporate Vice President Strategic Procurement at SILTRONIC AG

“In the past, the operational effort involved with suppliers was enormous. Today, the JAGGAER software solution makes supplier relationship management easier for us and offers RATIONAL full transparency. The tool has reduced the operational effort. This allows us to concentrate more on relevant issues such as strategic alignment.”

Alice Lüddecke
Project Team Member, RATIONAL AG

“H&Z and rpc not only delivered a strategy – they gave us clarity, confidence, and practical tools to lead our global Aftersales transformation. Their external perspective was both challenging and inspiring – exactly what we needed to take Aftersales operations to the next level.”

Gerhard Sturm
SVP Global Sales & Service at B.Braun

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

Our Insights

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Mastering Strategic Challenges

Let us help achieve your objectives

Every organisation faces unique challenges, from driving innovation to improving efficiency under pressure. At H&Z we do not provide generic advice. We design tailored solutions that align with your business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes. Whether the goal is to accelerate growth, optimise operations or reinvent the business model, our experts are ready to turn ambition into achievement. Set up your executive consultation today and discover how H&Z can help you stay ahead.

Jonas Harm

Partner
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Sven Steinert

Partner