Dear Readers,
 Over 372 years ago the Great Tulip Mania in the Netherlands led to the first financial collapse of the modern age. Today we find ourselves faced with an even more dramatic crisis.
Companies do not have the benefit of a magic formula which shows them how to set themselves up in order to cope with the current turmoil. They are in any case well-advised to reduce costs quickly, safeguard liquidity and secure future ability to deliver. Organisations that use the momentum created to refocus their business will enjoy lasting success. You can read more about the J&M Business Optimisation Programme in this edition of J&M Spotlight.
Incidentally, despite the fact that 1637 saw some Dutchmen speculate themselves into tulip bulb ruin, it also resulted in the mass production which has seen the Netherlands become and remain the world’s leading tulip grower.
I hope you enjoy reading the latest publication.
Andreas Müller
CEO
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Supply Chain Excellence for the Osram LED Division
With a roadmap comprising a total of eight projects set to simplify processes and reduce inventory risks and costs, Osram is preparing the supply chain at its LED division for continuous high growth rates. In addition, Osram aims to continue to ensure first-rate levels of delivery reliability and client satisfaction.
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Amann strengthens sales planning
The globally-active Amann group, a specialist in sewing and embroidery threads for fashion and industrial purposes, has modernised its sales reporting and planning. Since doing so it has benefitted from shorter planning and reporting cycles and a wealth of comprehensive evaluation options. On top of this, its sales network now has a much better overview of the profitability of the company’s extensive product portfolio.
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Siemens Energy: The world is watching
The issue of compliance (that is, good corporate management coupled with observance of laws and internal regulations) has been dominating the media landscape for some time — and the name Siemens has been mentioned more than once in this context.
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COLUMN: Sustainability in an era of global change
Sustainability is always topical. How could it not be: it comprises not 'only' climate protection, but also ecologically and economically sustainable management. This article sees Prof. Wamser deal with both the origins of the term and the current state of sustainable added value creation.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Mastering the downturn – preparing for the upturn
It is vital to react quickly and systematically to the current economic crisis by adjusting capacities, lowering costs effectively, tapping into liquidity reserves and safeguarding the ability to deliver. Strategic foresight is also required in order to develop lasting competitive advantages. J&M Business Optimisation delivers a combination of targeted short-term and long-term measures.
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EXPERT INTERVIEW: 'Crisis is what we make of it!'
Dr.-Ing. Frank Jenner, CEO at J&M Management Consulting AG, on the current economic crisis, the challenges facing the industry and the opportunities this difficult situation brings with it.
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 Cost Leadership and Sustainable Success using Optimised Supply Chains
Supply Chain Days, a premium cross-sector event, is set to take place on the 24th – 25th of June 2009 in Heidelberg. Supply chain experts, leading industrialists and academics will use the two-day conference to discuss strategies, new approaches, reports on practical applications and open questions in the field of supply chain management.
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 Identify your potential — take part in the 2009 LEAN Enterprise Benchmarking Study
The LEAN Enterprise Benchmarking Study shows companies how to optimise their business processes using LEAN management methods. Participating companies gain a comparison between their performance and that of the best in the sector. Furthermore, concrete measures which enable them to differentiate themselves from their competitors and overcome the current crisis are drawn up.
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 How is the chemical sector reacting to the current crisis?
To gauge the reaction of the chemical sector to these tumultuous times, ICIS and J&M are conducting a survey of ‘ICIS Chemical Business’ readers. J&M are also carrying out face-to-face interviews with selected key executives. ICIS will bring a full analysis of the findings in a forthcoming issue.
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 J&M rated one of Germany’s best employers
Potential for personal development, flat hierarchies and a culture of trust are just three of the goals that J&M pursues on behalf of its staff. The consultancy firm is also managing to maintain its modern corporate culture in the face of rapid expansion. J&M was quick to identify employee motivation as the secret of sustained success – and now the company’s approach has been rewarded yet again.
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