Publications and Articles

Together we create value for consulting money

The public sector must save DKK 300 million on consultants by 2024 and a total of DKK 3 billion by 2025. The announcement is so significant that a completely new approach to consultancy is needed to ensure that buyers get value for money and consultants create better results.

Potential Impact when Changing Processes

Companies that systematically optimize their processes and employee behavior can achieve significant improvements in productivity and efficiency. This article introduces a six-step roadmap to process optimization and covers key areas such as process understanding, monitoring, and eliminating waste.

Roadmap on Redesigning a Companys Processes to Enhance Competitiveness

Businesses can hide inefficiencies and costs by holding on to old processes. This article describes a six-step roadmap based on the DMAIC methodology for process optimization, including steps such as process understanding, monitoring, waste elimination, robustness, simulation and implementation.

Identify and Understand your Processes

Companies need to increase productivity, manage inventory and optimize resource utilization. This article describes how to accurately assess and map process flows using workshops, data analysis and observations. The first step of the roadmap helps to understand and visualize process flows for better decision-making and optimization.

Monitor your Processes

Companies often use ineffective KPIs. This article explains how to properly monitor processes by choosing the right KPIs. It describes the Pareto principle, process-focused KPIs like OEE and SQC, and how to visualize and monitor KPIs effectively.

Identify Waste and Variability in your Processes

Companies can increase their market share and profitability by using Lean and Six Sigma techniques to eliminate waste and variability. This article describes methods such as TIMWOOD, 5S, 5-Why and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify waste and Six Sigma to reduce variability and improve efficiency.

Become Resilient to Sudden Changes

Businesses need to make their processes resilient to unforeseen disruptions like Covid-19, crises and market trends. This article outlines the importance of resilience and agility in manufacturing to ensure continuity and adapt quickly. Tesla's success during the chip shortage highlights the benefits of flexibility and quick adaptation.

IoT - Ready to take off

For over two decades, people around the world have been working with IoT[1]. The first decade was primarily driven by Proof of Concepts, exploring how to connect more or less silly devices to interact with the outside world. Moore's Law has caused devices to shrink in size and cost, and with today's affordable and battery-friendly sensors, the possibilities of IoT are growing towards infinity.

IoT: What do you need to know when bringing your IoT devices online?

If you're interested in IoT, you'll come across the names NB-IoT, LoRaWan and Sigfox at some point. These are the names of the 3 major radio networks specifically designed for IoT devices. Choosing a radio network for your IoT devices is a bit like choosing a telecom company, with the important difference that once you've chosen a radio network, it's very difficult to switch. In this article, I describe the 3 different technologies, their pros and cons, and what areas they are strong in.

Mastering the art of transformation leadership for the future work

In a time of rapid change, it is crucial for organizations to undergo transformative change to achieve sustainable success. This article explores the importance of human interaction and process management in transformation processes and how these factors contribute to operational excellence. Drawing on practical experience and theoretical insights, the article offers valuable strategies for leaders who want to create a culture of innovation and resilience. Read more to gain an in-depth understanding of how you can lead your organization towards the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Enhance you Supply Chain with professional supplier collaboration

Achieving strong supplier collaboration requires a deep understanding of collaboration mechanisms with strategic suppliers. The article highlights the challenges of the arm's length principle and the benefits of deeper collaboration, including increased innovation, efficiency and risk management. Through examples and experiences from different industries, it demonstrates how integrated partnerships drive sustainable growth and competitiveness. Read more to understand how your business can benefit from stronger supplier relationships and achieve long-term success.

Assets and data

Choosing the right asset management or maintenance system is crucial to ensure efficient asset management, reduce costs, avoid downtime and optimise operations. The wrong choice of system can lead to lost productivity, increased costs and downtime. At A-2, we guide our customers through the decision-making process, from vendor selection to implementation and training, to optimise AM and VH processes throughout the company.

Robust processes

Is certification the key to effective Asset Management? More utilities companies are considering becoming certified in Asset Management (AM) with ISO 55000 as a foundation. The need to improve strategic, tactical and operational processes is increasing. At A-2, we help you analyse, describe and implement AM processes adapted to your specific needs and maturity level.