Consumer goods industry
We provide buyers with time for strategic matters
The challenge for consumer goods manufacturers now extends far beyond the high price pressure from the retail sector. In particular, complexity is increasing significantly due to factors such as a rising variety of articles, decreasing release and contract quantities, and more product relaunches. Furthermore, demands on products are increasing, ranging from various sustainability initiatives to stricter legal frameworks that need to be observed. Consequently, procurement has less and less time to dedicate itself to truly strategic tasks. With their many years of industry expertise, our consumer goods team can help you to sustainably uncover hidden profit potential during a project – for example, in the areas of raw materials and commodity markets, packaging, Logistics and indirect costs – to increase your company's profit.
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Example Project Outcome (anonymised)
Processed material groups, among others.
Packaging films, solid cardboard, corrugated cardboard, labels, aluminium blanks, stretch film, other packaging, security services, sales packaging licensing, insurance, rental laundry, waste disposal, industrial gases, electrical wholesale
Example Project Scorecard
Project volume: €13.8 million
Turnover: €9.9 million
Project Team: 2 Consultants
Project duration: 7 months
We optimise your consumer goods procurement.
Satisfied customers
„In addition, the sustainability of the savings achieved was a priority, which we can also confirm from today's perspective.“
„As our expectations have been met to our fullest satisfaction and the results of our procurement project are highly convincing, we have decided to continue our collaboration with Kloepfel Consulting.“
„Prior to this, we had not expected that such savings could be achieved through your professional and methodical approach.“
„Despite the partly high complexity of procurement topics due to our product diversity and multiple locations, the first savings could already be implemented after a short time.“
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References
Alete GmbH
Alete GmbH was founded in 1934 and developed the first ready-to-use infant formula. The company now offers a wide range of baby food in the form of infant formula, baby food jars, drinks for toddlers, as well as juices and teas for pregnant and breastfeeding women. In 2012, Alete held a market share of 17.8%, placing it third behind Hipp and Danone. In Germany, the company has two production sites, one in Polling-Weiding, Upper Bavaria, and another in Biessenhofen in the Allgäu region.
Alfred SCHLADERER Alte Schwarzwälder Hausbrennerei GmbH
Alfred SCHLADERER Alte Schwarzwälder Hausbrennerei GmbH is a medium-sized producer of fruit brandies and fruit spirits from Staufen im Breisgau. The company was founded in 1844 by Sixtus Schladerer in a small home distillery at the „Kreuz-Post“ inn. The distillery achieved its breakthrough in 1919 when Alfred Schladerer developed the square bottle. The distillery, now in its sixth generation of family ownership, supplies premium fruit brandies to the catering industry as well as retailers and wholesalers in over 40 countries.
Babor
Babor is one of the leading brands for professional skincare „Made in Germany“. For over 60 years, the company has been developing innovative cosmetic products based on cutting-edge research, natural ingredients, and the highest quality. Whether luxurious care, effective ampoules or individual treatments in salons – Babor stands for visible results that treat both skin and senses.
Dalli
The Dalli Group combines the tradition and values of its more than 160-year company history with the demands of an innovative, high-performing and future-oriented corporate group. The internationally active group specialises in the private label business and has established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in this sector within eight years. The products are manufactured at five sites in Germany and the Netherlands. The product portfolio includes washing, cleaning and household cleaning agents, as well as cosmetic and sun protection products.
Duni
The company Duni produces high-quality tableware and accessories for the home as well as for businesses, such as restaurants or celebrations like weddings or parties. Duni offers a wide selection of products, including napkins, plates, serving dishes, cutlery, and candles. A wide variety of combinations of colours, patterns, trends, and techniques are part of the company's repertoire.
Griesson – de Beukelaer
„Furthermore, the sustainability of the savings achieved was a priority, which we can confirm from today's perspective.“ – Roland Haffke (Commercial Management). Griesson – de Beukelaer is one of the leading companies in the European sweet and savoury biscuit market, producing at five sites in Germany. Founded in 1850, the company employs over 2000 people. Its product range includes, among others, the well-known brands DeBeukelaer, Griesson, Prinzen Rolle, LEICHT&CROSS, Tekrum, Café Musica, TUC, and Wurzener. Sustainability is not just a phrase at the company, but is actively practised through the use of organic raw materials. Numerous top rankings confirm the high quality.
Guya
Guya stands for natural energy from nature. The company brings healthy power into everyday life with Guayusa tea – fair, sustainable, and full of joie de vivre.
Hiestand Schweiz
Hiestand Switzerland is renowned for its freshly baked artistry. With passion and Swiss quality, the company brings moments of delight to bakeries and gastronomy worldwide.
Kamps
The family-run company, Kamps, operates a bakery chain and is present at over 500 locations. They produce and sell baked goods daily in over 65 Kamps bakeries. The chain places particular emphasis on the precise adherence to Kamps' recipes and the many years of expertise and experience of their master bakers in the baking trade. With nearly 540 employees, they generate a turnover of 85 million Euros.