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Explore approved client engagements that improved quality, recovered supply, stabilized output and built operating capability.

100+

Completed projects

€30M+

Client value created

20+

Industries served

98%

Client satisfaction

Aggregate figures reflect approved client engagements and the KFS GROUP consultant network, current as of September 2026.

Selected operations proof

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100%

Backlog Eliminated

TaskForce ManagementSemiconductorCrisis Response

Continental: TaskForce Microcontroller & OEE Improvements

Continental AG

Engagement year: 2016

One of Continental's major semiconductor vendors (Renesas) was severely affected by the series of earthquakes in Japan in April and August 2016. WIP-materials and Front-End (FEOL) tools were damaged and buffers emptied, leading to critical production interruptions at Continental's global manufacturing plants and their OEM customers.

Team Members

Months Duration

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35%

Defect Reduction

Quality ManagementAutomotiveSupplier Development

IFA Powertrain: Sideshaft Quality Optimization

IFA Powertrain GmbH

Engagement year: 2017-2018

IFA Powertrain, a leading manufacturer of automotive sideshafts for premium OEMs, faced persistent quality issues in their production line Y-000405. High defect rates were threatening customer relationships and causing significant warranty costs.

€400K

Annual Savings

35%

Defect Reduction

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25%

Efficiency Gain

Industrial EngineeringElectronicsLean Manufacturing

Swissbit: Industrial Engineering Excellence

Swissbit AG

Engagement year: 2013

Swissbit, a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade storage solutions, needed to optimize their production processes and improve operational efficiency to meet growing demand for their specialized memory products.

25%

Efficiency Gain

Months

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IATF 16949

Certification Achieved

Holitech: Automotive Qualification Program

Engagement year: 2017

Holitech, a major Chinese electronics manufacturer, needed to qualify for automotive production to supply display and touch modules to European OEMs. …

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Months Support

BMW: Interim Quality Staffing for Gearbox Production

Engagement year: 2012-2014

BMW's Drivetrain Division required immediate quality management support for their gearbox production line. They needed experienced professionals who c…

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100%

Crisis Projects De-escalated

WOCO: Interim Director Global Development Actuators

Engagement year: 2015-2016

WOCO, a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier for Engine Technology components (Actuators, Oil and Air Management Systems), needed interim staffing for the role …

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10+

Team Members

Valeo: Task Force Quality & Quantity - TMAP Sensor for Audi AG

Engagement year: 2013

Valeo faced a critical escalation from OEM Audi AG regarding TMAP sensor production. Quality and quantity issues in the manufacturing processes for po…

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10+

Team Members

Sauter: Task Force Readiness Program - Actuator Cable Module

Engagement year: 2013

Fr. Sauter AG faced critical quality and quantity challenges with their Actuator Cable Module production for OEM Siemens AG. Manufacturing output was …

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Plants Assessed

Cooper Standard: Global Readiness Program

Engagement year: 2013-2015

Cooper Standard needed to ensure consistent production readiness across their global manufacturing network. Multiple plants required assessment and im…

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500+

Stores Enabled

REWE: Digital Transformation Program Management

Engagement year: 2019-2020

REWE, one of Germany's largest retail groups, embarked on a major digital transformation initiative requiring new hardware rollout, software implement…

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