KLOEPFEL by EPSA - consulting
We reduce your purchasing costs to 100%% on a success basis.
Are you looking for a partner who can holistically optimise your costs, structures, processes and recruitment – and sustainably strengthen your company's competitiveness?
KLOEPFEL by EPSA – consulting stands for practical solutions. We bring clarity to your cost and process structures, reduce your procurement and product costs across all industries, and furthermore create full transparency along the value chain. Our experts view machinery, material usage, processes, organisation, and employees as an entire system – and implement optimisations directly on-site together with your team.
But we go one step further: we also support you with recruitment. This is because sustainable success only arises when the right specialists are working in the right positions. We ensure that you position not only your processes but also your team for the future.
Our promise: We don't talk. We deliver.
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Ten awards. Four values. One clear statement.
Expand your purchasing department quickly and competently with us.
We don't talk. We execute.
With € 600 million in sales, 16,000 customers worldwide and 5,000 experts in 40 countries, KLOEPFEL by EPSA stands for practice-oriented purchasing optimisation and the 100% on the basis of success. Over the past 17 years, we have successfully realised savings of €400 million. We implement sustainable cost reduction strategies, which is also reflected in our numerous case studies. Download the case studies free of charge.
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What makes us us:
- Holistic optimisation of procurement costs, product costs, and logistics costs
- Structural consideration of purchasing (Transformation) with 6-step benchmark model
- No savings. No fee."
- Sustainability-oriented
- Holistic cost optimisation, i.e. a strong focus on efficient and sustainable achievement of results
- Implementation-oriented, meaning "doing rather than prolonged presenting." As procurement experts, we see ourselves as your "temporary colleagues."
- Pure specialisation - our consulting experts are hands-on with specialisation in their respective industries
- High technical understanding within the project team and an in-house cost calculation tool for cost structure and value analyses.
- Transparent project planning and professional project management
- International project experience with 5,000 experts worldwide
- Independent consultants in e-Procurement with smart and economical solutions for the SME sector
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KLOEPFEL by EPSA optimises procurement and product costs for companies in Germany and Europe.
Reduce procurement costs
Are you looking for a procurement expert who not only identifies savings potential but also implements it together with your team and your suppliers? We combine industry experience, pragmatism and down-to-earth reliability – and work exclusively on a success-based fee: No savings, no fee.
Over 700 companies already trust our collaborative approach to sustainably optimise their costs:
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Reduction of material and overhead costs
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Improvement of payment terms & delivery times
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File and logistics optimisation
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Global Procurement & Purchasing Cooperatives
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Supplier workshops & cost structure analyses
Together, we will boost your purchasing success – sustainably and measurably.
Optimise purchasing processes
Lack of time and operational urgency in day-to-day business cost productivity, motivation, and returns. Our purchasing structure experts relieve you of your burden and ensure that your purchasing is integrated into all processes early, transparently, and optimally.
We're optimising for you:
Shopping goals & strategies
Processes & Organisation
Staff & Methods
Tools & Controlling
With our purchasing structure optimisation, you can increase efficiency and gain more scope for strategic purchasing and your core suppliers. The result: sustainable savings of at least 5 % of your total purchasing volume.
Reduce product costs
Our engineers, experienced operations managers and technicians are getting on with the award-winning software „Cost Control“ The true costs of your (supplier) products. This is how we create full transparency and open up new opportunities for savings and innovation.
Your advantages at a glance:
More efficient use of raw materials & materials
Leaner production & energy savings
Weight reduction & quality improvement
Solid Make-or-Buy Decisions
Product standardisation & intelligent material substitution
Innovative product development and new negotiation opportunities
With Cost Control, you can sustainably and measurably increase competitiveness, efficiency, and profitability.
No off-the-shelf advice
At KLOEPFEL by EPSA, there are no off-the-shelf concepts. We focus on individual solutions that fit your company, always working pragmatically, practically, and results-orientated.
Our claim: Fast, tangible and always measurable results.
Instead of theoretical models, we provide you with directly implementable measures that bring about tangible savings and sustainable improvements in procurement and the supply chain.
From optimising your procurement costs and improving processes to long-term competitiveness – we partner with you as equals. And because we are convinced of our approach, our philosophy is: No savings, no fee.
This is how we have already shown hundreds of companies that consulting doesn't have to be abstract, but can be tangible, motivating, and above all, successful.
Transparent advice with full customer control
With our projects, you as the client always retain full oversight. Every step taken by our Kloepfel teams is traceable for you – from analysis and strategy development to implementation. We place the utmost importance on transparency and work in partnership with you.
Before we enter into negotiations, we will fully inform you about the planned steps, explain the background, and agree on these together with you. This way, we ensure that all measures are taken in your best interests and that you retain control over the entire process.
This approach not only builds trust but also provides security: you know what's happening at all times and can actively help shape it. Together, we will achieve the best results – clearly, structurally, and sustainably.
Empowering Buyers - Procurement as a Profit Engine
A core concern for Kloepfel Consulting is not just to achieve short-term savings, but above all to strengthen procurement internally. Our goal is to expand your employees' competencies and combine your existing know-how with our proven international management experience. This creates a sustainable learning effect from which your company will benefit in the long term.
Our interdisciplinary teams bring in-depth consulting experience from a wide range of industries. This broad spectrum of knowledge enables us to develop solutions that are individually tailored to your situation and, at the same time, are tried and tested in practice.
Furthermore, we draw on a global network: with local partners in America, Asia, and Eastern Europe, we ensure that our customers gain access to a unique pool of knowledge and experience worldwide. This international expertise makes us a strong partner when it comes to future-proofing procurement and supply chains.
In short: We combine global expertise with local proximity, ensuring your purchasing is sustainably strengthened – today and in the future.
Trust in the satisfaction of our customers
Selection of satisfied customers
CLAAS
The European market leader in combine harvesters and global market leader in self-propelled forage harvesters also produces, amongst other things, tractors, grassland harvesting machinery, agricultural balers and innovative agricultural information technologies. The family company, founded in 1913, has sites in Europe as well as branches in America and Asia. The company's focus is on efficiency and responsibility for future generations.
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. Products are manufactured at five sites in Germany and the Netherlands. The product portfolio includes washing, cleaning and household products, as well as cosmetic and sun protection products.
Eissmann
Eissmann Automotive is a global leading partner to the automotive industry for high-quality interior components. The company stands for excellent leather and surface processing, innovative control modules, and complete solutions for vehicle interiors. Using state-of-the-art technology, design expertise, and an international presence, Eissmann develops tailor-made solutions that perfectly combine functionality, comfort, and aesthetics.
Grimme
„Throughout the entire project duration, they achieved a minimisation of procurement costs of approximately €2.5 million.“ – Klemens Kalverkamp (Management). Founded in 1861, Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is a world-leading manufacturer of potato technology based in Damme (Lower Saxony). Since 2003, the company has also produced machinery for sugar beet harvesting and vegetable cultivation and employs over 1,450 people worldwide.
Kamps
The family-run business Kamps operates a bakery chain with more than 500 locations. They produce and sell baked goods daily in over 65 Kamps bakeries. The chain places particular importance on the precise adherence to Kamps recipes and the many years of expertise and experience of master bakers in the baking trade. With almost 540 employees, they achieve a turnover of 85 million euros.
Kistenpfennig
With around 430 employees at 34 sites and sales offices in Germany, Romania, Poland and Luxembourg, Kistenpfennig AG is a widely established technical wholesaler. The family-run company is headquartered in Mainz and supplies its customers, who are primarily from the industrial sector, with 500,000 articles from over 18 product areas, including plastics, power tools, lubrication and hose technology, and lifting gear. Kistenpfennig AG offers optimal supply and a reduction in storage costs, as well as a user-friendly online shop. The customer-oriented service also includes a free shop app and an in-house kitting and customisation service.
Kuka
Kuka AG is an internationally active company with a turnover of around €3 billion. With around 12,300 employees, it is the world's leading provider of intelligent automation solutions – at its headquarters in Augsburg and around the globe. Kuka AG's customer base comprises, on the one hand, the automotive industry and, on the other, general industry.
Leifheit
For over 50 years, Leifheit has been one of the leading suppliers of household goods in Europe. True to the motto „Always one idea better“. Characteristic of the Leifheit brand are its innovative products of the highest quality and pioneering design, to make life at home easier and more beautiful for its customers.
LUEHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG
LÜHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG is a developer and producer of air pollution control systems. The family-owned company was founded in 1938 and is now active worldwide. LÜHR Filter also offers its customers engineering, service, and maintenance services, as well as a supply programme including gas reception.
LUXHAUS
The Bavarian energy-saving house manufacturer Luxhaus has been in existence since 1924. This family-owned company places great importance on quality assurance and demonstrates its competence in construction experience to its customers through various awards. Luxhaus fulfils the dream of their own home for around 250 customers every year. From plot search, architecture and fittings, to the guarantee: Luxhaus offers the complete package, as well as state-of-the-art technologies to ensure energy efficiency and sustainability.
Metz
Metz Aerials GmbH & Co. KG is the leading company in the field of aerial rescue and sees itself as a centre of competence for aerial rescue appliances. Metz is part of the Rosenbauer Group, the world's leading manufacturer of fire service vehicles. Around 240 employees produce turntable ladders and aerial rescue platforms for fire services around the globe at the Karlsruhe site. The turntable ladders from the company, founded in 1998, are among the most reliable operational vehicles today. For decades, turntable ladder technology from Karlsruhe has been saving the lives of many thousands of people.
Schmitz Cargobull
Schmitz Cargobull is Europe's leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers, and bodies. With innovative transport solutions, state-of-the-art technology, and an extensive service and spare parts network, the company ensures reliable and efficient logistics worldwide. Whether refrigerated vehicles, flatbed or box semi-trailers – Schmitz Cargobull stands for quality, durability, and partnership in the transport industry.
Seidensticker
Seidensticker is one of Europe's best-known shirt and blouse manufacturers, and for over 100 years it has stood for quality, style, and innovation. The family-run company combines classic craftsmanship with modern design, creating timeless fashion that unites elegance and comfort. With an international focus and a commitment to sustainability, Seidensticker remains true to its credo: fashion with character for every occasion.
SITA Airport IT GmbH
„Your communication and conduct with our suppliers were always in the interest of SITA Airport IT GmbH, characterised by a professional and structured approach.“ – Dr. Christian Jahncke (Managing Director). In 2005, SITA Airport IT was founded as a joint venture between SITA and Düsseldorf Airport. SITA Airport IT is an outsourced IT department that focuses on IT and communication solutions such as the setup of Wi-Fi and hotspots, as well as payment machines and video surveillance in car parks for airport operators, airlines, and areas close to the airport. Since September 2013, SITA Airport IT GmbH has expanded its repertoire regarding parking solutions by operating the Parkvogel car park (undefinedwww.parkvogel.de). The subsidiary employs over 100 people.
Swisslog
With more than six locations worldwide, Swisslog's Healthcare Solutions provide automation for hospital pharmacies, in nursing care, for material transport, and for process optimisation. They improve pharmacy storage systems, enhance transport, and optimise workflows in warehouses and laboratories. Warehouse & Distribution Solutions can be found in more than 20 countries worldwide. Swisslog's Warehouse & Distribution Solutions improve processes in warehouses. The transport of goods is significantly simplified and accelerated by the mechanical „carriers“.
Vaillant
With its headquarters in Remscheid, the Vaillant Group is dedicated to its areas of expertise in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology. The internationally active family-owned company produces and develops tailored products, systems, and services for domestic living. These include, for example, heating devices based on conventional energy sources or system solutions for using renewable energies. The Vaillant Group is committed to responsible action towards the environment, employees, and society, and places great importance on sustainability.
Valensina
„Despite the partially high complexity of procurement topics due to our product diversity and multiple locations, initial savings were already implemented after a short time.“ – Tino Mocken (Managing Director). Valensina GmbH, headquartered in Mönchengladbach, produces and distributes a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages, covering all segments of this market. Valensina GmbH includes sportfit Fruchtsaft GmbH & Co. KG in Mönchengladbach, Wolfra Kelterei GmbH in Erding, Dr. Siemer Getränke GmbH in Vechta, and FSP Frischsaft FRISCHE Produktions-GmbH in Mönchengladbach. The main brands of sportfit GmbH are the well-known premium fruit juice brands „Valensina“ and „Hitchcock“, the cult children's drink brand „Dreh + Trink“, and the „Donath“ brand from Germany's oldest juice press.
Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Münster
The cooperative financial group Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken is an association of independent companies. Since the founding of the first credit cooperatives over 160 years ago, the group has grown to become a pillar of the German financial system – today with around 190,000 employees and total assets of over 1,000 billion euros. The Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken are part of the financial group.
Voss
VOSS Automotive is an international partner to the automotive industry, specialising in innovative line systems, couplings, and components for fluid and air management. With state-of-the-art technology, high development expertise, and decades of experience, VOSS delivers solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in vehicles worldwide. As a reliable systems partner, the company actively shapes the mobility of the future – from conventional drives to electric mobility.