Industrial & Engineering

In the industrial and engineering sector, complexity is the new normal. From digital transformation and global competition to sustainability and workforce evolution, the challenges are as diverse as the solutions required. At rpc, we combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for performance and innovation — empowering you to turn complexity into opportunity.

Key challenges

Digital Transformation & System Integration
Industrial and engineering companies face the urgent need to digitalize processes, integrate legacy and modern systems, and leverage data for smarter decision-making. The challenge is to break down silos, ensure seamless data flow, and foster a culture of continuous digital innovation.

Global Competition & Market Dynamics
With increasing globalization, companies must adapt to rapidly changing market conditions, new entrants, and shifting customer expectations. Staying competitive requires agile strategies, robust supply chains, and the ability to quickly respond to emerging trends.

Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance
Stricter environmental regulations and growing demand for sustainable solutions require companies to rethink products, processes, and supply chains. Balancing compliance, cost-efficiency, and innovation is essential for long-term success.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Transformation
The sector is experiencing a generational shift and a shortage of skilled talent. Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent—while upskilling existing teams for new technologies and ways of working—is a critical challenge.

Customer-Centricity & Service Excellence
Industrial clients expect tailored solutions, fast response times, and value-added services. Companies must focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences across all touchpoints, from initial consultation to aftersales support.

Operational Efficiency & Cost Pressure
Rising costs and margin pressure demand continuous improvement in operational processes. Lean management, automation, and data-driven optimization are key to maintaining profitability and competitiveness.

Innovation & Product Diversification
To stay ahead, companies must continuously innovate and diversify their product and service portfolios. This involves investing in R&D, embracing new technologies, and fostering a culture that encourages creativity and experimentation.

From vision to rollout — we help you get it done

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At rpc, we combine deep industry expertise with a hands-on mindset. Our solutions emerge at the intersection of market demands, organizational goals, and operational feasibility.

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We are transformation partners — from first vision to scaled implementation. Our services are designed to initiate, activate, and scale change in a structured and human-centered way.

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Through our cross-functional service portfolio — from people empowerment and performance management to program rollouts and digital tools — we help turn ambition into measurable impact.

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Approach

rpc enables retailers to design future-ready experiences, operations, and teams. We help brands connect data with creativity, optimize networks, and execute strategies across markets. From vision to reality, we ensure retail reinvention delivers results.
 

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Customer-centric retail transformation

Redesigning the customer journey and networks to deliver consistent, distinctive experiences.

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Performance management and data-driven steering

Building operational frameworks that track performance in real time and inform agile decisions.

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Capability building and upskilling

Rolling out learning programs that prepare teams for digital-first retail models.

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End-to-end implementation and rollout

Embedding strategies through hands-on execution across regions and markets.

Work

Behind every shift lies a decision: to challenge the status quo and shape something better. That’s where our work begins – alongside the people who dare to move first.

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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING

Building Technical Competence at Scale and Efficiency

Cost-efficient trainer management and proactive annual planning delivered professional technical education to 700+ participants through 200+ trainer-days, strengthening product expertise across the German market.

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Creating the Basis for Global eCom Success

Development of a global, customer-centric eCommerce ecosystem through a co-creation approach with senior management, defining a unified Target Operating Model with clear governance, organization, and process landscape to drive transparency, efficiency, and scalable growth across all business units.

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Driving transformation through global Change Management

Implementing a comprehensive Change Management strategy to merge multiple Supply Chain departments into one global unit, aligning organization and processes, empowering leaders and employees for new roles and ensuring lasting commitment through effective communication and continuous monitoring.

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Building Tomorrow's Digital Customer Journey Today

Digital maturity assessment, north star definition, and global customer insights shaped 3 meta personas, 80+ strategic measures, and 4 high-priority initiatives launched immediately for competitive advantage.

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Driving Post-Merger Integration Through Unified Sales Process and Coaching

Setup of a holistic sales process within one process house and execution of targeted sales coaching across merged companies under a PE fund enabled seamless integration, transparency for the investor, and sustainable commercial performance.

Experts

Our team brings decades of combined experience from leadership roles and consulting. They know the sector’s nuances and are passionate about enabling your teams to succeed – whether it’s through strategy workshops, on-the-ground coaching, or full-scale program management.

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Let’s move forward – together

We're not here to tell our clients what to do. We’re here to help them do it – with clarity, confidence, and a shared goal. Reach out to us to explore how we can support your journey.

Contact

In a nutshell: What we bring to the table

We help organizations transform by focusing on what really matters:

  • Co-creation from day one – We work side by side with your teams to design solutions that truly fit.
  • People, processes, data – Our transformation triangle ensures a balanced, holistic approach.
  • From strategy to execution – We connect every step of the journey to drive real results.
  • Cross-industry perspective – Fresh thinking from retail and automotive sparks innovation.
  • Empowered teams – We build capabilities that make change stick and deliver measurable impact.

Whether through a short workshop, pilot, or full enablement – 
we’re ready when you are.

So, what's your challenge?

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We're ready to kick-start your 
customer-centric transformation.

Jan Schemuth is Senior Partner at rpc – The Retail Performance Company
Jan Schemuth
Senior Partner
info-es@rpc-partners.com