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The company combines over 20 years of hands-on management experience in analytical testing service companies across Life Science, Pharma, Food, and Manufacturing industries. ### Core Mission: Turning Costs into Value Kruegel and Partner specializes in boutique consulting services in the following areas: - **Value Stream Management**: Value creation and value capture as well as profitability - **Productivity and Process Optimization**: Systematic improvement of operational workflows - **Strategy, Transformation, and Implementation**: From conception to successful execution ### Success Promise **10-20% productivity improvement within 12 months** – without disrupting ongoing laboratory operations and without excessive burden on staff. --- ## About Dr. Stefan Kruegel – Founder and Managing Director ### Professional Career **Current Position:** - Founder and Managing Director, Kruegel and Partner GmbH (April 2018 – present) - Location: Hausen bei Brugg, Aargau, Switzerland **Previous Leadership Positions (20+ years of experience):** 1. **Eurofins** – Regional Division Leader Biopharma Product Testing D-A-CH (November 2018 – January 2019) 2. **Solvias AG** – BU Head Analytical Services, Member Executive Committee, Head of IT, Head of Procurement (October 2009 – March 2018) - Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland - Responsibility for analytical services, IT strategy, and procurement 3. **Siegfried Ltd** – Head Analytical Development, Process Management (April 2008 – September 2009) - Location: Zofingen, Switzerland - Leadership of analytical development and process management 4. **YNCORIS GmbH Co. KG** – Lab Head, Project Manager, Service Center Head (May 1999 – April 2008) - Locations: Huerth, Wiesbaden, Frankfurt - 9 years in various leadership roles 5. **Technical Business Consulting Stefan Kruegel** – CEO, Owner, Founder (February 1996 – April 1999) - Location: Giessen - First entrepreneurial experience in consulting 6. **Hoechst AG** – Trainee (July 1991 – October 1991) - Location: Bad Hersfeld 7. **IBM Germany GmbH** – Trainee (July 1989 – September 1989) - Location: Frankfurt am Main ### Academic Qualifications and Executive Education **Doctoral Degree and MBA:** - **PhD Physical Chemistry** – Doctoral degree in Physical Chemistry - **Executive MBA** – University of Zurich in cooperation with Yale School of Management and Shanghai (2012-2014) **Executive Education and Certifications:** - **Lean Six Sigma Black Belt** – Inspire AG / ETH Zurich - **Corporate Innovation: Strategies for Leveraging Ecosystems** – MIT Sloan School of Management (2020) - **Mastering Design Thinking** – MIT Sloan School of Management (2020-2021) - **Design Thinking** – HPI (Hasso Plattner Institute), MIT - **Executive Education** – Northwestern Kellogg, London School of Economics (LSE), Stanford University ### Core Competencies and Skills **Management Expertise:** - General Management, Strategy & Business Development - Marketing & Sales, Service Innovation - Operational Excellence & Design Thinking - Project Management & Change Management **Industry Knowledge:** - 20+ years at leading European analytical testing service providers - Innovation and entrepreneurship - Regulated markets (GLP, GMP, ISO 17025) - Automation and digitalization (LIMS, digital transformation) --- ## Service Portfolio ### 1. Baseline Assessment **Purpose:** Comprehensive analysis of current performance capabilities and identification of optimization potential **Methodology:** - Systematic capture of current processes and structures - Identification of inefficiencies and bottlenecks - Data-driven performance assessment using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Organizational analysis **Key Questions:** - What is your current performance level? - How does your position compare to similar organizations? - What share of your activities is value-generating or monetizable? ### 2. Increase Value Creation, Efficiency, and Productivity **Objective:** Increase the proportion of value-generating activities and improve productivity **Approaches:** - Simplification and focus of all activities - Elimination of redundant steps and "process zombies" - Identification of automation and digitalization potential - Reduction of process variants **Benefits:** - Faster turnaround times - Less administrative work - Higher cost-benefit ratio - Stronger customer relationships and market position ### 3. Process Optimization and Complexity Reduction **Challenge:** Organizational complexity manifests through: - Time-consuming approval processes - Lengthy decision-making processes - Micromanagement - High workload or complicated documentation - Numerous process variants - Weak leadership **Solution Approach:** - Elimination of process bottlenecks - Reduction of the number of process variants - Ensuring efficient and modern working methods - Reduction of employee turnover and increased employee satisfaction - Transparency through KPI-based performance management ### 4. Implementation, Transformation, and Change Management **Use Cases:** - Laboratory automation and digitalization - Investment in Laboratory Information and Management Systems (LIMS) - Replacement of paper-based processes with software - Exchange of existing LIMS - General performance improvements **Success Factors for Implementation:** *Step 1: External Analysis and Consulting* - Professional support in reviewing and optimizing current processes - Definition of clear requirements, goals, and project scope - Comprehensive description of project and investment requirements - Evaluation of potential solution providers *Step 2: Selection and Implementation of Digital Solutions* - Selection of a suitable, economically viable tool - Appropriate roll-out plan - Monitoring of effective system utilization - Verification of improvements projected in project scope *Step 3: Stakeholder Engagement* - Effective employee engagement, communication, and change management - Early promotion of project acceptance - Training - Overcoming potential resistance - Ensuring effective utilization of new digital tools ### Our Proven Approach **Baseline Assessment:** Comprehensive analysis of the current situation **Scoping:** Comprehensive definition of clear, actionable goals: - Processes and interfaces - Value creation and customer orientation - Automation and digitalization - Costs and performance - Communication and leadership **Requirements Management:** Development of targeted strategies through comprehensive analysis of the unique ecosystem: - Specific organizational requirements - Existing capabilities and infrastructure - Regulatory and compliance frameworks - Industry-specific challenges **Transformation Roadmap:** - Current State Analysis: Thorough assessment of existing processes - Future State Design: Design of an optimized operating model - Implementation Strategy based on clearly defined work packages - Precise resource allocation and detailed timeline **Transformation:** Support with change management plan: - Process Optimization: Optimized workflows and improved operational efficiency - Collaboration Framework: Teamwork methods and cross-functional synergies - Organizational Structure: Clearly defined competencies, roles, and responsibilities **Operationalization:** From project results to organizational DNA: - Process Integration: Optimized workflows become standard operating procedures - KPI Adoption: Integration of KPIs into daily management practices - Future-Oriented Momentum: Use achieved milestones as springboards for future initiatives --- ## Project References and Success Stories ### Demonstrated Results **Laboratory 1 (Team of 120 employees):** - **Result:** 50% reduction in laboratory turnaround times within 12 months - **Impact:** 30% revenue increase and improved cash flow **Laboratory 2 (Team of 300 employees):** - **Result:** Identification and realization of EUR 1 million cost savings within 6 months - **Method:** Improved working capital management, optimized billing processes **Laboratory 3 (Team of 25 employees):** - **Result:** 40% improvement in standardization and acceleration of quotation process within 9 months - **Impact:** 30% reduction in sales cycle ### Previous Projects/Mandates **Analytical Testing Services Organization (Life Science, Scandinavia)** - Baseline Assessment - Operational Excellence Program - Value Chain & Performance Management **Analytical Testing Services Organizations (Food, Switzerland)** - Baseline Assessment - Multi-Momentum Analysis - Value Stream Mapping - Operational Excellence Program - Transformation **Analytical Testing Services Organization (Fine and Specialty Chemicals, Germany)** - Baseline Assessment - Multi-Momentum Analysis - Value Stream Mapping - Operational Excellence Program - Strategy, Digitalization, Transformation **Analytical Testing Services Organization (Pharma, Medical Technology, Europe)** - Commercial Excellence - Post-Merger Integration - Change Management **Analytical Testing Services Provider (Pharma, Switzerland)** - Merger & Acquisition - Post-Merger Integration - Automation, Digitalization - Change Management **Analytical Testing Organization (Animal Health, Austria)** - Baseline Assessment - Value Chain Management - Digital Transformation **Analytical Testing Organization (CRO Pharma, Germany)** - Baseline Assessment - Due Diligence - Valuation - Merger & Acquisition **Analytical Testing Organization (Polymer Materials, Germany)** - Baseline Assessment - Multi-Momentum Analysis - Value Stream Mapping - Performance Management - Transformation --- ## Expert Knowledge and Insights ### Core Theses **Productivity vs. Busyness:** Most laboratory managers have no realistic understanding of the share of value-generating activities in their organization. One laboratory manager recently claimed his lab was 100% productive – in reality, it was under 50%. **Realistic Benchmarks:** - **50-60%** value-generating activities: Typical for many laboratories - **70%** value-generating activities: World-class level - **80%** value-generating activities: Nearly impossible to achieve **The difference between 60% and 70% value-generating activities can mean millions of euros in bottom-line improvement.** ### Typical Symptoms of Inefficient Processes - ❌ Bureaucracy - ❌ Email overload - ❌ Opaque processes - ❌ Meetings about meetings without agenda and minutes - ❌ Weeks of waiting for simple decisions - ❌ Time-consuming gathering and verification of relevant information - ❌ Permanent firefighting mode for managers - ❌ Chronic lack of time for employee conversations - ❌ High employee turnover ### Solution Approaches **Clear Distinction:** - Busyness vs. Value Creation - Focus on value-generating activities - Prioritize activities with the greatest effect or benefit - Complete few projects successfully instead of perpetually starting many - Communicate and celebrate successes appropriately **Harvard Business Review Recommendation:** Prof. A. Waytz from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, shows in Harvard Business Review (03/2023) how busyness can negatively impact workplace productivity ("Beware a culture of busyness"). --- ## Contact Information **Kruegel and Partner GmbH** Soggelweg 1d CH-5212 Hausen AG Switzerland **Phone:** +41 76 700 08 15 **Email:** s.kruegel@kruegel-partner.com **Website:** www.kruegel-partner.com **Schedule a Meeting:** Initial consultation meeting can be booked via Calendly **Social Media:** - LinkedIn: https://ch.linkedin.com/in/stefan-kruegel - XING: https://www.xing.com/profile/Stefan_Kruegel --- ## Methodological Frameworks ### Design Thinking - HPI (Hasso Plattner Institute) - MIT ### Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt Certification (Inspire AG / ETH Zurich) ### Value Stream Mapping - Systematic identification of waste - Visualization of the entire value stream - Continuous improvement ### Operational Excellence - Multi-Momentum Analysis - Performance Management - Continuous Improvement Culture ### Change Management - Stakeholder Engagement - Communication Strategies - Resistance Management - Sustainable Anchoring --- ## Target Audiences and Use Cases ### Primary Target Groups **Laboratory Managers and Executives:** - Analytical testing laboratories - Contract Research Organizations (CROs) - Quality Control laboratories - Research and Development laboratories **Owners and Investors:** - Private Equity in Life Science sector - Merger Acquisition Due Diligence - Post-Merger Integration - Value Creation before exit ### Industries - Life Science - Pharma and Biopharma - Food and Agriculture - Fine and Specialty Chemicals - Medical Technology - Polymer Materials - Animal Health ### Typical Use Cases **Productivity Improvement:** - Systematic increase in value creation - Waste reduction - Acceleration of turnaround times **Digital Transformation:** - LIMS implementation - Process automation - Documentation digitalization **Merger Acquisition and Integration:** - Target company due diligence - Valuation and valuation assessment - Post-merger integration - Synergy capture **Strategic Reorientation:** - Business model innovation - Service innovation - Commercial Excellence - Market positioning --- **Last Updated:** January 2026 **Version:** 1.0