Thomas Schupp - Consulting Process Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Digitalization

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Mainz, Germany

Experience

Oct 2019 - Present

5 years 10 months

Wetzlar, Germany

Freelance Lecturer in Business Process Management

THM

Lectures on business process management
Basics of business process management
Business process notations
Business process reengineering
Kaizen, lean management, value stream analysis
Process-oriented operations

Mar 2019 - Sep 2024

5 years 7 months

Limburg, Germany

Interim Logistics Manager, Process Optimization

Harmonic Drive

End-to-end order fulfillment process optimization
Interim logistics manager
End-to-end process value stream analysis
CIP production: optimization of production bottlenecks, implementation of flow cycle, linking logistics and production
CIP end-to-end order fulfillment: connection of automated KTL warehouse including WMS system integration, introduction of an agile production planning system
Implementation of process-oriented working methods, agile production (total flow)

Jan 2019 - Present

6 years 7 months

Dornburg, Germany

Management System Officer (IMS)

Stephan Schmidt KG

Water protection officer
Deputy industrial railway manager
Internal auditor for energy, environmental, and quality management
Strategic logistics consulting

Aug 2016 - Nov 2018

2 years 4 months

Business Analyst, Solution Architect

VW / Audi

Introduction of yard management system in the group - Industry 4.0 for plant railways
Project tendering, prototype implementation, support during evaluation process
Development of process-oriented plant railway solution, coordination of project workshops, solution design, interface between business units and IT
Process documentation in Salzgitter, Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt, Braunschweig, Baunatal
Consolidation for all plant railways in Volkswagen and Audi plants
Conceptualization and creation of a business blueprint
Development and implementation of template processes
Integration of process-oriented plant railway solution into existing IT systems with legacy system interface
Development of a roadmap
Connection of mobile UIs
Implementation and customization
Requirements management and interface between business units, internal software development, and external service providers
Execution and coordination of system tests
Go-live, cutover, and migration strategy
Preparation of training materials, training of key users and end users
Roll-out at locations (Salzgitter, Braunschweig, Wolfsburg)
Automation of business processes
Interfaces: loading, geofence/car status, train pre-notification
Automated migration procedure
Use of mobile devices in railway operations
Instruction of operational staff

Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

2 years 4 months

Project Manager, Business Analyst, Solution Architect

Evonik

Strategic feasibility study for implementing a yard management system
Implementation of yard management system
Process documentation in Marl, Witten, Herne, Antwerp, Lülsdorf
Development of best practice processes for truck, intermodal transport, rail, ship
Integration into existing IT systems
Development and implementation of template processes
Integration of WMS into YMS processes in Marl
Integration of container terminal into YMS processes in Marl and Antwerp
Integration of plant railway processes in Antwerp
Creation of roadmap and integration scenario into existing system landscape
Implementation and customization
Preparation of test plans, cutover and migration strategy
Preparation of training materials, training of key users and end users
Roll-out at sites (Witten and Herne)

Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

1 year

Georgsmarienhütte, Germany

Project Manager, Business Analyst

Georgsmarienhütte GmbH

Implementation of a yard management system
Process documentation in Georgsmarienhütte and Troisdorf for truck and rail carriers
Creation of a business blueprint
Creation of a solution design
Implementation and go-live in Georgsmarienhütte

Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

8 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Business Analyst

BASF

Design of global template processes for a yard management system based on SAP TM
Process documentation in Ludwigshafen
Development of best practice processes for truck, intermodal transport, rail
Integration concept into existing IT systems

Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

3 months

Project Manager, Business Analyst, Solution Architect

Evonik

Strategic feasibility study for implementing a yard management system
Implementation of yard management system
Process documentation in Marl, Witten, Herne, Antwerp, Lülsdorf
Development of best practice processes for truck, intermodal transport, rail, ship
Integration into existing IT systems
Development and implementation of template processes
Integration of WMS into YMS processes in Marl
Integration of container terminal into YMS processes in Marl and Antwerp
Integration of plant railway processes in Antwerp
Creation of roadmap and integration scenario into existing system landscape
Implementation and customization
Preparation of test plans, cutover and migration strategy
Preparation of training materials, training of key users and end users
Roll-out at sites (Witten and Herne)

Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

6 months

Project Manager, Business Analyst

Bosch Siemens Haushaltsgeräte (BSH)

Implementation of yard management system
Process documentation
Integration of WMS and TMS systems
Development of best practice processes
Creation of a business blueprint
Implementation at client site
Change management
Cutover and commissioning

Dec 2012 - Aug 2013

9 months

Business Analyst, Solution Architect

VW / Audi

Introduction of yard management system in the group - Industry 4.0 for plant railways
Project tendering, prototype implementation, support during evaluation process
Development of process-oriented plant railway solution, coordination of project workshops, solution design, interface between business units and IT
Process documentation in Salzgitter, Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt, Braunschweig, Baunatal
Consolidation for all plant railways in Volkswagen and Audi plants
Conceptualization and creation of a business blueprint
Development and implementation of template processes
Integration of process-oriented plant railway solution into existing IT systems with legacy system interface
Development of a roadmap
Connection of mobile UIs
Implementation and customization
Requirements management and interface between business units, internal software development, and external service providers
Execution and coordination of system tests
Go-live, cutover, and migration strategy
Preparation of training materials, training of key users and end users
Roll-out at locations (Salzgitter, Braunschweig, Wolfsburg)
Automation of business processes
Interfaces: loading, geofence/car status, train pre-notification
Automated migration procedure
Use of mobile devices in railway operations
Instruction of operational staff

Jan 2012 - Dec 2018

7 years

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Consultant Supply Chain Management

leogistics GmbH

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Project staff

GS1 Germany

Development of application recommendation 'Time Slot Management' (2012)
Standardization of EDI interface during integration of time slot management systems

Jan 2011 - Present

14 years 7 months

Villmar, Germany

Owner / Founder

logisticsdesign

Process consulting, process optimization
Business process design
Interim management in supply chain / logistics
Railway operations manager (private siding manager)

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Solms, Germany

Supply Chain Manager / Project Manager

Leica Camera AG

Member of supervisory board at Leica Camera Portugal
Tendering and relocation of distribution center
Implementation of contract logistics for global transport services
Requirements management
Tendering of transport services (courier, express & parcels; general cargo by truck; general cargo by sea/air)
Tendering of distribution center
Design of integrated WMS and TMS business processes
Implementation and contract negotiation
Service provider change, relocation
Integration and commissioning of WMS systems in Solms and Rodgau

Jan 2002 - Dec 2008

7 years

Project staff

GS1 Germany

Development of application recommendation 'Logistics Information Flow'
Standardization of EDI interface during integration of TMS and WMS
Extension of application recommendation to DACH region
Presentation of application recommendation implementation to international audience
Conducting training on application recommendation 'Logistics Information Flow'

Jan 1997 - Dec 2008

12 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Inhouse Consultant

Nestlé Deutschland AG

Business lead for supply chain, Nestlé Waters Germany
Subteam lead logistics
Project (2002-2008, as subteam lead supply chain logistics / project manager): Implementation of application recommendation 'Logistics Information Flow' - SAP connection via EDI standard messages, management of 8 WMS (ÖBB, Logistik+Mohr, Lkw Walter, MUK, Nestlé Waters France, Nestlé Waters Italia, Krekel, TST) and 4 TMS (tts/Fiege, Craiss, Kraftverkehr Nagel, Leipziger Lagerhaus)
Tasks in project (2002-2008): project planning, design of integrated business processes, interfaces, SAP implementation, interfaces, coordination of logistics service providers, operational ramp-up
Project (01.2003-05.2005, as subteam lead supply chain logistics, technical responsibility): implementation of globally uniform best practice processes at Nestlé Germany (15 plants, 5 DCs) and Nestlé Austria (2 plants, 2 DCs)
Tasks in project (01.2003-05.2005): creation of business blueprint, gap process design, development of best practices at international level, project management of international logistics projects, coordination of logistics service providers, go-live at 17 plants and 7 distribution centers

Jan 1996 - Dec 1999

4 years

Frankfurt, Germany