Innovative · Competent · Visionary

Think logistics digitally. Honest advice.

We give you competent and honest advice from a single source and contribute tailor-made to the successful delivery of your projects – from ERP & WMS and Logistics 4.0 to customs and interim management.

  • 20+ yearsexperience in logistics projects
  • Up to 95 %less inventory effort possible
  • 15 countriesprojects from Europe to Japan & USA

Digitalization · Connectivity · Expertise · Competitiveness · Cost reduction · Future

Consulting services

What we do for you

ERP & WMS

  • Analysis of existing IT systems and comparison with requirements
  • Support with requirement and functional specifications
  • Vendor selection (long list) and coordination of demos
  • Cloud & on-premise implementation, training, agile project management

Logistics 4.0

Connecting and integrating logistics processes up to decentralized real-time control: more supply chain visibility, automation and optimization of material and resource use – including mobile devices and apps.

Customs & foreign trade

Guidance towards AEO status, Approved Exporter, Authorised Consignor and Known Consignor – plus support during customs audits.

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Inventory simplification

From year-end stocktake to ongoing, IT-supported inventory – with up to 95 % less effort and higher stock accuracy.

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Interim management & project lead

Temporary leadership or professional project management for ERP/WMS selection and rollout.

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Hardware, staffing & smart home

Help with hardware selection, finding specialists and executives, and smart-home solutions for house and garden.

Customs & foreign trade

Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)

Customs is neglected in many companies – yet it holds great potential for optimization. As an AEO you benefit from simplifications in international trade that mean direct cost savings.

We support you with customs audits covering imports, foreign trade, dual-use goods, preferences and certificates of origin.

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  • Lower processing costs
  • Better image with customers and suppliers
  • Shorter lead times
  • Secure supply chain
  • Fewer customs inspections

Inventory

Cut inventory effort by up to 95 %

Is counting on a single key date, often around Christmas, a thorn in your side? There are many other options – including ongoing counts with sensible IT tools.

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  • Cost reduction of up to 95 %
  • Choose your own count dates
  • Higher stock accuracy to avoid supply bottlenecks

Interim management & project lead

The right person at the right time

Do you need a leadership role for a limited time but cannot find a suitable candidate for a fixed-term contract? Or should a logistics project be led professionally?

Experience

Support and project management when selecting ERP, WMS and similar vendors – with experience on both the customer and provider side.

Speed

Thanks to close contact with interim managers, first suitable profiles are available in no time.

Accuracy

We tell you openly whether interim management is the right solution in your case and sharpen the profile.

Competence

We also search for candidates for permanent positions – precisely and with logistics experience.

About us

Experience from many projects

With more than 20 years of experience we add real value in digitalization – from system selection to migration, cloud or on-premise.

Selected projects

Machinery7 projects
  • GermanyERP migration
  • GermanyWMS migration
  • JapanERP
  • AustraliaERP
  • USAERP
  • NetherlandsCloud ERP
  • USA, Germany, Australia, New ZealandCloud ERP
Trade6 projects
  • electrical · NetherlandsWMS
  • outdoor · GermanyWMS
  • medical · BelgiumCloud WMS
  • bath & heating · BelgiumWMS
  • outdoor · NorwayWMS
  • Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, PortugalCloud ERP
Pharma3 projects
  • GermanyCloud ERP
  • DenmarkCloud ERP
  • UKCloud ERP
Automotive2 projects
  • Luxury vehicles, GermanyCloud ERP
  • Agricultural machinery · FinlandCloud ERP
Living1 project
  • Luxury beds, SwedenCloud ERP
Energy1 project
  • Heating systems, GermanyCloud ERP
Service1 project
  • UKCloud ERP

Contact

Get in touch

Use the enquiry form around the clock or call us Monday to Friday, 9 am–6 pm (CET). We look forward to your message!

Thomas Knecht Consulting
Scheidemannstr. 29
42781 Haan, Germany

Mobile: +49 (0) 172 26 44 305
Email: t.knecht@web.de
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