Renovation of the shop
Most turnaround concepts fail not due to a flawed strategy, but due to a lack of operational implementation. While classic restructurings often lose valuable time on personnel issues, a consistent approach offers Renovation of the shop the biggest lever for measurable results. We identify and realise savings potentials directly within the cost structure in order to generate immediate liquidity and to operationally secure the future viability of your company – measurable, fast and with a focus on implementation.
Revamping your shopping: Why you need to act now
The crisis will not wait. If you want to secure liquidity and sustainably optimise your cost structure, operational purchasing is the fastest and most effective way. Many restructurings fail because the largest cost block – purchasing – is ignored. Find out here why operational implementation makes the crucial difference.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Immediate effect: 5-10 % cost reductions in procurement have an immediate impact on cash flow.
- Implementation focus: We are leaving the strategy level and going deep into operational processes.
- Holistic Approach: Material costs and services often account for over 50 % of the total costs – this is where we come in.
- Speed: In a crisis, time is the hardest currency. Our levers act in the short term.
- Guaranteed results: Measurable balance sheet relief, not theoretical concepts.
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Holistic Support: From Remediation Concept to Operational Implementation
Liquidity is tied up in procurement – the fastest alternative to financing
When financial pressure mounts, the first reflex is often to talk to lenders. However, external financing is expensive, time-consuming, and often comes with tough conditions during a crisis. The quickest and, at the same time, cheapest liquidity, however, is already present within your company: in procurement terms and working capital.
A reduction in procurement volume of 5-10 % is achievable in almost every medium-sized company if the right levers are applied. This success flows directly into the bottom line and immediately improves the cash position. We help you to release these „hidden reserves.“ In doing so, we don't just look at prices, but also optimise payment terms and inventory to make tied-up capital available again immediately – without the detour via the bank.
We have over 19 years of hands-on experience in procurement regeneration and the operational restructuring of cost structures. In times of crisis, every week counts – which is why we leverage our in-depth knowledge of global material markets, complex specifications, and established supply chains to immediately release liquidity. We don't just identify cost drivers on paper; we implement the necessary savings potential directly on the front line to sustainably stabilise your company.
No data, no recovery. In the first step, we create full transparency over your expenditure structures. We analyse product groups, supplier concentrations and contract durations. We often uncover inefficiencies that have historically developed here, which have gradually reduced margins over years. This analysis is the foundation for prioritising the most effective levers for recovery.
Liquidity is your most important resource during a restructuring phase. Do you want to radically reduce your procurement costs and achieve immediate cash flow effects without risking additional budget? Then Kloepfel Consulting is your partner. With our 100 % success-based model, you only pay when we achieve demonstrable and cash-effective savings through procurement restructuring. This means maximum relief for your profit and loss statement with zero upfront financial risk. Alternatively, we also offer billing on a daily rate basis for predictable budgeting.
Following the analysis comes action. Our experts will enter into negotiations directly with your purchasing department, either as a team or as a taskforce. We use tried-and-tested methods and up-to-date market data to achieve short-term price advantages and improved terms and conditions. We act with tact to avoid jeopardising strategically important supplier relationships, but with the necessary assertiveness to achieve your restructuring goals.
Why restructuring without purchasing remains incomplete
Many restructuring projects focus primarily on personnel costs. It is the most obvious lever, but often also the most painful and socially difficult. It is often overlooked that material, component and service costs frequently form the far larger block in the profit and loss statement (P&L). In manufacturing companies, the material quota is often 50 % or higher.
A refurbishment that excludes purchasing only treats the symptoms and leaves the greatest potential untapped. Anyone who wants to initiate a sustainable turnaround must understand procurement as a core component of restructuring. Only when the cost structures on the purchasing side have been „competitively refurbished“ can the company be viable in the long term. Without this focus, any restructuring remains an incomplete patchwork.
With over 19 years of experience and more than 2,000 successful projects, we specialise in providing operational support to companies during challenging phases. Our taskforces possess in-depth knowledge of restructuring product groups and cost centres. We do not deliver theoretical concepts, but rather tailor-made operational results that immediately strengthen liquidity and pave the way for successful continuation.
Focus on risk minimisation: security of supply during the transition phase
To specifically eliminate the operational cost drivers of the crisis
Commercial Levers: Prices and Conditions
Here we're focusing on quick results. Through renegotiations, volume consolidation, and capitalising on market fluctuations, we achieve immediate effects. We're questioning existing bonus agreements, discounts, and freight cost models. In a crisis, all commercial parameters must be scrutinised in order to immediately reduce the cash burn rate.
Technical Leverage: Value Analysis and Standardisation
We achieve long-term stability by looking at the product. Often specifications are „over-engineered“ or suppliers impose technical restrictions that cause high costs. Through cross-functional sourcing and value analyses, we find alternative materials or simplified processes that significantly reduce manufacturing costs without diminishing quality for the end customer.
Speed-to-Value: Speed decides success
In restructuring, waiting is deadly. Every week that excessively high prices are paid, the cash cushion dwindles. Many classic consulting approaches take months for diagnosis. We rely on speed. Our methods are designed to initiate the first implementation steps in parallel with the analysis.
This is why we prioritise purchasing levers that have an immediate effect („quick wins“). These early successes are psychologically important for the entire company and stakeholders: they prove that the restructuring is working. By taking quick action in procurement, we create the financial and time margins that management needs for the often difficult strategic realignment.
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about the Shopping Centre Renovation
Why should purchasing be the focus during a renovation?
Procurement often accounts for the largest share of a company's total expenditure. Savings made here directly improve the bottom line without immediately weakening capacities in production or sales.
How quickly can initial results be achieved in procurement?
Initial quick wins through renegotiations or short-term volume bundling are often cash-effective within 4 to 8 weeks.
Does a renovation in purchasing always come at the expense of supplier relationships?
No. It's about transparency and fair market prices. Often, a refurbishment even leads to a professionalisation of the supply chain, from which both sides benefit through clearer processes.
Where does Kloepfel Consulting differ from classic restructuring consultants?
While others focus on the balance sheet and personnel, we are the experts on the operational cost side. We don't just plan, we directly implement negotiations and optimisations.
Is a purchasing audit also worthwhile for medium-sized companies?
Especially in the medium-sized business sector, structures have often grown historically and offer enormous leverage that can be activated in the short term through our expertise.