Task

The takeover of the company by a competitor required:

• Close management and motivation of the workforce to deliver current orders on time
• Preparation of production transfer abroad and dissolution of the production site

Industry/ Function / Environment

• Electronics manufacturer of airfield and runway lighting systems
• Managing director
• Aerospace industry

• Confidence-building measures stood at the beginning of the mandate, which was achieved through open and transparent communication.
• Employee motivation was achieved through intensive discussions and close contact. Personal needs were addressed and improved.
• The transfer of the production site was achieved through a parallel build-up of production capacity abroad, training of staff and gradual transfer of work. Key personnel were motivated to work until the end of the order processing through a sophisticated bonus system.

• On-schedule fulfilment of orders
• Transfer of the production site abroad
• No loss of turnover
• Ensuring staff reductions without labour law disputes

Duration: 13 months on request