The challenge

As AVL DiTEST continued its strong growth, the company faced increasing order volumes and high customer demands from premium automotive manufacturers. These pressures led to bottlenecks and inefficiencies in both strategic and operational supply chain management. To maintain its position as a technology and quality leader, AVL DiTEST needed to redesign its SCM processes and organizational structure to ensure seamless execution and scalability.

Our approach

• Conducted a comprehensive SCM assessment, analyzing strategic procurement, operational purchasing, order planning, and technical preparation.
• Redefined key supply chain processes to improve efficiency and align with the company’s long-term growth strategy.
• Restructured roles and responsibilities within SCM, ensuring the right talent was placed in critical functions.
• Strengthened strategic procurement to enhance supplier relationships and optimize sourcing.
• Ensured strong employee buy-in, engaging teams early in the process to drive adoption and commitment.

The results

• A scalable SCM structure, enabling AVL DiTEST to manage continued growth and increasing customer demands.
• Improved alignment between strategic and operational SCM, ensuring smoother execution.
• Stronger procurement capabilities, allowing for more effective supplier management and sourcing strategies.
• High organizational acceptance, with employees embracing the new structure and processes.