Accenture has agreed to acquire Staufen, a Germany-based management consulting firm, and its subsidiaries. The deal will expand Accenture’s capabilities in driving operational competitiveness in manufacturing and supply chains, particularly for clients in discrete manufacturing industries, including automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial goods, and medical equipment.
Manufacturers have been pressured to mitigate supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating tariffs while staying abreast of rapid technological advances. And Staufen brings deep operational excellence expertise to clients, helping them optimize entire value chains, drive value with digital manufacturing initiatives, and improve overall business performance.
The company’s portfolio includes solutions for Industry 4.0, supply chain management and organizational change as well as data-driven tools, continuous improvement techniques and lean management principles. And its comprehensive approach enhances clients’ product design, shopfloor processes, time to market and sustainability efforts, reducing costs, eliminating inefficiencies and optimizing production capacity. Staufen also helps talent and leadership growth among industry professionals through its academy, ensuring lasting impact for its clients.
For example, Staufen improved an automotive supplier’s shopfloor management, which made the company’s production, logistics, and quality control processes more agile and efficient. And its hands-on approach fostered a culture of collaboration among the workforce, leading to better operational performance and financial results.
With over 200 professionals in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil, Staufen serves clients from mid-market companies to blue-chip organizations. And the team will join Accenture’s supply chain and operations practice.
Staufen will be the latest in a series of strategic investments Accenture made to enhance its supply chain and operations capabilities, including Joshua Tree Group and On Process Technology in the U.S., Camelot Management Consultants in Germany, and Flo Group in the Netherlands.
The terms of the deal were undisclosed, and the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
KEY QUOTES:
“Manufacturers must continuously improve their entire value chains to stay competitive. The acquisition of Staufen aligns with our strategy to reinvent supply chains and manufacturing for clients. We will combine Staufen’s proven expertise in operational excellence and value chain transformation with our capabilities in digital technologies, such as AI, generative AI, digital twins and supply chain and manufacturing software platforms, to help clients transform their core value chains, improving efficiency and productivity, supporting sustainable practices, and building resilient, autonomous systems.”
– Matthias Hégelé, Accenture’s supply chain and operations lead for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
“In today’s volatile landscape, organizations need solutions that address every critical aspect of their operations, from rising production costs to supply chain complexities. The need for operational excellence is greater than ever, particularly in Germany, home to top manufacturers. Adding Staufen will help us unlock the full value of manufacturing and supply chain operations.”
– Christina Raab, Accenture’s market unit lead for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
“We optimize our client’s entire value chains, which is essential in today’s fierce competition, disruptive innovations and global challenges. We go beyond technology, working directly in our clients’ offices and factories to drive true change. Joining Accenture will enable us to bring our three decades of hands-on expertise to even more clients to help them navigate complex transitions with customized digital solutions.”
– Wilhelm Goschy, CEO at Staufen
