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Carey Chen (center) with Altix founding partners Anne Cappel (left) and Yannick Schilly (right) at Altix' international headquarters in Greater Cincinnati We are thrilled to welcome Carey Chen as President of Altix. Carey will strengthen the leadership team of the…
Altix co-founder and CMO Anne Cappel climbed Mount Kilimanjaro! Anne's 8-day climbing expedition to the "ceiling of Africa" and the world's highest free-standing mountain is impressive! Upon her return, she shared her experiences with us so we can all vicariously…
Each quarter we sit down with industry executives and thought leaders to discuss the trends, challenges, and best practices that are transforming their businesses. Today, we are with Drew Guthridge, President & CEO Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America Inc. to discuss…
If you represent a French company doing business in the US, or an American company doing business in France, you need to read this! Anne Cappel - Les Conseillers du Commerce Exterieur de la France On Tuesday, Altix Consulting hosted the…
On Thursday, members of the ALTIX team had the honor of attending the Mason Deerfield Chamber “Gems of Excellence” annual awards night as ALTIX was named Finalist for Innovative Business of the Year!This annual awards dinner is the Chamber’s premiere…
With more than 40 years’ experience in Lean Management for multinational consumer goods companies including Honeywell, Gillette, and Braun, to name a few, David is a skilled practitioner of Lean Tools and has successfully led and driven continuous improvement across…
We are thrilled to welcome this year’s group of dynamic and driven operations leaders to this program of the Altix Academy, and already had a productive first session! The October 2022 to June 2023 Operations Leaders Circle of Excellence is…
Jake specializes in strategy development, integration, and alignment across global marketing teams. His expertise includes brand-awareness strategy, digital marketing strategy, industry segment development, product management and optimizing product portfolio performance among others. Welcome to the team, Jake! Learn more…
The Altix team had a blast! This annual Mason 5k run is a city-wide competition designed to engage our wonderful Mason corporate community, to support employee participation in health and wellness activities, and – best of all - to give…
ALTIX partner Liam Cassidy, a highly regarded Lean expert, acclaimed international speaker, and published author, offered his insights on achieving manufacturing operations excellence through continuous, sustainable improvement. Guests also received signed copies of his book Make Your Factory Great &…
Wilson specializes in supply-chain & operations management, growing individual and organizational capabilities. He brings years of individual and organizational building capabilities in end-to-end supply design, operations management and execution, integrated business planning, and commercial innovation. Throughout his career, Wilson led…
Here’s a glimpse into last week’s festivities which were much more than a celebration of our new 10,000 square foot space that houses the Altix Consulting International Headquarters, the Altix IMHub, and the Altix Academy under one roof. This is…
Eugenio’s expertise spans over the aspects of international business, company’s start-up, organization & structure, sales & business development, operations along with sourcing/logistics and supply-chain. Served several years in different positions for a leading Italian machine tool Company where he was…
In this article, Uche Agomuo, Altix Partner - Strategy and Operation, shares his insights, best practices and tools to help your management retain and engage their talent. Click here to learn more: Article
Altix is delighted to welcome Andrea Ziomek as a new Corporate Communication and Change Management partner. Andrea is a senior consultant and skilled communicator with extensive experience in internal and external corporate communications, business to business brand communications, change management…
Each quarter we sit down with industry executives and thought leaders to discuss the trends, challenges, and best practices that are transforming their businesses. Today, we are with Philippe Garnier. CEO & GM Safran Landing System Kentucky to discuss how…
Altix is delighted to welcome Uche Agomuo as a new Strategy & Operation partner. Uchechi (Uche) Agomuo is a highly accomplished Manufacturing Executive with extensive global and industry experience who is passionate about transforming operations, strengthening organizations, and helping companies…
Altix is delighted to welcome Stephanie Sellman as a new Altix Director of HR & Talent Solutions partner. Stephanie Sellman is a dynamic HR Business Partner with 18 years of experience leading and supporting successful HR strategies that meet company…
Altix is delighted to welcome Stephan Engelke as a new Altix executive recruiting partner. Stephan is a senior international management executive with more than 25 years of experience and a leadership track record of generating sustainable sales growth and EBIT…
In October 2021, Altix launched the Operations Leaders Circle of Excellence, a 9-months structured roundtable for Operations Leaders who want to strategically reflect in a peer group format, and extract themselves once a month from their day-to-day, to gain new…
Altix is delighted to welcome Paolo Arosio as a new Altix Italy partner, based in Milan Italy. Paolo has dedicated 20 years of his 35 years in industry in the global automation industry and he is passionate about innovation, technology…
As an enterprise grows and scales up its operations in size, geography, and complexity, it is increasingly challenged to preserve the level of collaboration that previously helped it stay agile and focused. There is a natural tendency for organizations to…
Altix welcomes Andreas Brockmann as its new Director of Altix Academy. Based at Altix headquarters in Mason OH, Andreas brings over 30 years of experience in the automation industry and in developing workforce solutions for manufacturing organizations. Access Andreas Brockmann's…
Each quarter we sit down with industry executives and thought leaders to discuss the trends, challenges, and best practices that are transforming their businesses. Today, we are with Joren Knockaert, CEO and President at Deceuninck North America, to discuss how…
Altix launches the ALTIX IMHub, an incubator, and accelerator for international industrial companies who are launching their U.S. subsidiaries. Details on this flexible and cost-effective turnkey solution in this brief presentation. Please contact us for details. Link to the pdf…
In business, human capital is one of the most important assets for your company’s success. The Human Resources function is key for companies to successfully attract, develop, motivate, and retain the top talent they need to build a team of…
The industrial world is changing drastically at lightning speed. Companies can no longer afford to think of digital transformation is optional. The time for action is now. It is critical to understand the functional and overall operational value added by…
The Altix team is growing and we are happy to welcome Annabelle Manzler as the Altix Consulting Office Manager. Annabelle is originally from Germany and is based in the Altix headquarters in Mason, Ohio. Annabelle can be reached at annabelle.manzler@altixconsulting.com
Each quarter we sit down with industry executives and thought leaders to discuss the trends, challenges, and best practices that are transforming their businesses. Today, we are with Sylvia Buxton, President & CEO at Perfetti Van Melle North America, to…
Altix is growing fast and expanding its global headquarters. In January 2022, Altix will be moving to a stand-alone office building in Mason Ohio, Greater Cincinnati region, strengthening our roots, in North America's premier manufacturing and logistical hub, within a…
October 15th, Altix launched the Operations Leaders Circle of Excellence, a roundtable for Operations Leaders who want to strategically reflect in a peer group format, and extract themselves from their day-to-day, to gain broader perspectives and industry best practices. 13…
In partnership with the European-American Chamber of Commerce and Modula USA, Altix Consulting co-organized the EACC TRANSFORM: INDUSTRY 4.0 Symposium: understanding the pillars of automation and digital transformation: PEOPLE - PROCESS - TECHNOLOGY. On October 13th, 150 industry leaders joined…
The future of industry is here, and now is the time to join this new digital world, and position ourselves strategically for the success, competitive advantage, and efficiency that the future of engineering and manufacturing will bring. The acceleration to…
Cincinnati, USA & Stuttgart, Germany - October 5th 2021 - Altix Consulting Inc, a Greater Cincinnati, USA based boutique consulting firm specialized in strategy and operation for international manufacturing champions, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Koeninger &…
We are delighted to announce Liam Cassidy speaking at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on the 23rd-24th of November. Liam is a senior advisor and consultant with a 40+ year track record of turning around poorly performing operations,…
We are excited to co-organize the 2021 EACC Transform - Industry 4.0 in action on October 13th with and at Modula USA in Franklin Ohio. Thanks Prof. Jay Lee Vice Chairman and Board Member at Foxconn for offering the Key Note remarks.…
Each quarter we sit down with industry executives and thought leaders to discuss the trends, challenges, and best practices that are transforming their businesses. Today, we are with Ken Kamlowsky, General Manager at Exor America, to discuss how Ken and…
Every August since 1899, Mason OH welcomes the Western Southern US Open Cincinnati Masters, where tennis champions from all over the world compete in the oldest tennis tournament in the United States. A special thanks to friends and partners who…
Altix launches a roundtable for operations leaders who want to strategically reflect in a peer group format, and extract themselves once a month from their day-to-day, to gain broader perspectives and industry best practices… (print pdf)
Operational excellence strategically positions operations to deliver unmatched value to customers and bottom line through organizational agility and asset optimization. OPEX is a strategy, science, and mindset that drives increased productivity, efficiency, and long-term sustainable growth.…
A positive and safe culture is key for success in any organization. Regardless of the industry or the size of the company, EH&S management is essential and should be a top priority to protect your employees, assets, brand image, market…
Altix is proud to announce that Damien Berthenet has joined the Altix team as a Junior Associate Data and Information System. Damien’s MBA and Bachelor in IT combined with his professional background offer experience in database management, database development, data…
Preparing your organization for the future requires permanently investing in the people, training and education. The right leadership will define the best strategy, set a positive culture, nurture strong values, and build the organization required to win in the marketplace….
While the U.S. offers the world’s largest market under one flag, with a common language, a single currency, and a reliable legal system, companies expanding in the U.S. often underestimate the complexity of this vast and ultra-competitive market....
Talent shortages, transforming your biggest pain points into your largest growth opportunity with automation, digitalization and robotics.
Industry 4.0 is here to boost engineering and manufacturing to new levels. Though it comes with a good number of challenges, it is clear that the benefits far outweigh them. Lean targets like achieving True North, are more feasible now…
Altix is proud to announce that Dalibor Krivanek has joined the Altix team as a Partner Eastern Europe. Dalibor is a senior advisor and consultant for Lean Principles & Practices with two decades of successful implementation with a range…
Altix is proud to announce that Steve Taylor has joined the Altix team as a Partner Engineering Management. Steve is a senior strategic advisor and consultant with 35 years of experience in technical business development, process improvement, and engineering…
Altix is proud to announce that Camille Bernard has joined the Altix team as a Junior Associate. Camille is a mechanical engineer with 5 years experiences in the medical field, such as in R&D in medical diagnostics instruments and…
Altix is proud to announce that Lucy Davila has joined the Altix team as a Partner Supply Chain. Lucy is a senior consultant with 25+ years of leadership experience leading supply chain redesign, expansion and productivity projects for Procter…
Altix is proud to announce that Tony Canonaco has joined the Altix team as a Partner Commercial Growth Strategy & Operational Excellence. Tony is a senior strategic advisor, with more than 25 years of experience with international industrial technology…
Today, we are with Uwe Keller, Managing Director, Executive Vice President Sales of Isabellenhütte USA to discuss how Uwe and his team are successfully developing the North American business for a German Industry Champion
Companies across industries strive or perish through the power (or weakness), and the performance, of their commercial engine. Sales organizations are challenged more than ever to rethink and re-design their operating systems in order to secure a strong market position in…
Manufacturing and distribution companies are in the midst of the 4th industrial revolution which includes cyber-physical systems, automation, digitalization, data and artificial intelligence. Companies that are taking advantage of technology and innovation are getting ahead of the competition. The global…
Providing value to customers, operational excellence, and employee engagement are critical to the long-term success and survival of your business. Global competition, both external and internal has never been clearer, and survival will be limited to those who proactively commit…
The trend towards customized products is accelerating as customers are moving away from buying off-the-shelf standard products, and increasingly seeking customized products designed to fulfill their specific needs
As an enterprise grows and scales up its operations in size, geography, and complexity, it is increasingly challenged to preserve the level of collaboration that previously helped it stay agile and focused –
When Building the Factory of the Future does Size Matter? Listen to the podcast interview of Yannick Schilly and learn what small and medium sized companies can do to embrace the Factory of the Future See the video
Altix is proud to announce that Andre Tello has joined the Altix team as a Junior Associate Industrial and Systems Engineering. Andre is an engineer who combines a sound knowledge of leading-edge engineering principles, tools and practices, with a…
Altix is proud to announce that Jim Schreck has joined the Altix team as a Partner Engineering Management. Jim is a senior manufacturing manager with 35+ years of broad-based leadership experience, and a track record of delivering site initiatives…
Altix is proud to launch its German-language website at altixconsulting.com/de Germany, German industry and Mittlestand companies, are such an important part of Altix, that having a German website was a top priority from day one.Today, Germany is the number one country…
Today we speak with Greg Schulte, President and CEO Bonfiglioli USA to discuss how Greg and his team are successfully developing the North American business for a European / Italian industry champion
Cincinnati, Ohio & Dublin, Ireland - February 18, 2021 - Altix Consulting Inc. (ALTIX), a greater Cincinnatibased boutique consulting firm specializing in strategy and operation for international manufacturing champions, today announced the acquisition of LCL Consult Ltd (LCL) based in…
ALTIX is proud to call Mason Ohio home, a vibrant community that is committed to cultivate a culture of wellness for its companies, citizens, and visitors. Altix partners from around the world were inspired to compete and to share their…
The combination of Lean and Industry 4.0 - Lean 4.0 offers us tantalizing new opportunities at revolutionizing the end-to-end supply chain.
Today we speak with Mike Jonhston President and CEO of Dukane to discuss how Dukane’s rich legacy and culture of being customer focused and market centric has positioned Dukane as a world leader in plastic welding and laser cutting applications.
Altix Consulting partners with middle-market B-to-B industrial champions. Altix empowers you and your team with the competitive edge you need – providing the business strategy, innovation, and operational excellence support you need to perform at the highest level, on a…
Altix is proud to announce that Thomas Lichtenberger has joined the Altix team as a Senior Advisor and Consulting Partner. Thomas is a senior strategic advisor and senior management executive with more than 25 years’ experience and a…
Altix is proud to announce that Stéphane Pichon at Altix France has joined the Altix team as a Senior Advisor and Consulting Partner. Stéphane brings 30 years’ experience developing and implementing winning growth strategies, successfully directed sales and operations…
Altix is proud to announce that Supply Chain expert Ramesh Chandra has joined the Altix team as a Senior Advisor and Consulting Partner. Ramesh brings 20 years of leadership experience with multinational giants such as GE Aviation, Cummins and Carrier…
Today, we are with Joseph Vanden Eynden, President and Managing Director of Sprimag Inc. to discuss how Sprimag delivers innovative painting and surface treatment application solutions to its US and global customers.
Access to timely and reliable information is vital to success and to ensure corporate fitness and a strong competitiveness.
Altix is delighted to welcome Dr. Hong Zhou as a Strategic Partner based in Shanghai, China. Dr. Zhou and Altix President & CEO Yannick Schilly share a long friendship and successful collaboration, working together in China to establish the Asian…
Cincinnati, Ohio & Vaasa, Finland - July 1st 2020 - Altix Consulting Inc, a Greater Cincinnati, USA based boutique consulting firm specialized in strategy and operation for international manufacturing champions, is proud to announce its partnership with Oy YBAS Ab,…
Altix is honored to participate in a webinar presented by Modula Inc. CEO Antonio Pagano to discuss corporate fitness and agility. Please us on August 29th to learn how manufacturers grapple with disruptions from Covid, and how they can modify their operations to allow…
Altix is honored to partner with Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati and European American Chamber of Commerce - Cincinnati as the Presenting Sponsor of an international industry panel on Global Trends in Industry - Resetting the Architecture of Industrial Business Systems with Yannick Schilly moderating…
Altix is proud to announce that Corporate Development expert Thorsten Schroeder has joined the Altix team as a Senior Advisor and Consulting Partner. Thorsten brings more than 25 years’ experience working for multinational companies. As a senior management executive for large…
Many companies, experiencing tremendous growth during the fast-paced economic recovery of the 2008 financial crisis, now realize that they have been operating sub-optimally in times of abundance. As world economies stall, and production activities remain low, now is the time…
“Never Let A Good Crisis Go To Waste” - Preparing now for a post-crisis competitive ramp-up Liam Cassidy, Altix Partner Dublin / Ireland Christian Leonhard, Altix Partner Frankfurt / Germany In a span of a few months, the Corona virus…
Each quarter we sit down with industry executives and thought leaders to discuss the trends, challenges, and best practices that are transforming their businesses. Today, we are with Antonio Pagano, CEO of Modula Inc. to discuss how Modula is navigating…
Navigating Economic Downturns - In Times of Crisis Management, the Role of the Captain is Key By Yannick Schilly, President & CEO Altix Consulting The most recent development on the health and sanitary crisis COVID19 shows that in just a…
By: Yannick Schilly, President & CEO, Altix Consulting Published in: (Click the link below to view the entire article) 2019 Q3 Feintool Magazine Altix.OpEx
Altix is proud to announce that Corporate and Operation Strategy expert Francis Jan has joined the Altix team as a Senior Advisor and Consulting Partner. Francis brings 30 years experience in diverse industries and multiple continents, and a proven track…
Lars Reich, Feintool Each quarter we sit down with an industry thought leader to discuss the trends, challenges, and best practices that are transforming their business. Today, we’re with Lars Reich, EVP Sales & Marketing, Feintool U.S., to discuss how…
By: Yannick Schilly, President & CEO – ALTIX Consulting Inc. Since the early 1900s, factories and manufacturing have been evolving at a fast pace, spurred by Ford and Taylor embracing the science of industrial engineering. Every technology developed, process improved,…
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Managing Cultural Change – Developing a Champion’s Mindset by Yannick Schilly, President & CEO Altix Consulting Inc. Dear Executive, imagine a perfect day! STORY-TELLING – THE ELEVENTH HOUR – 3 min read You get up in the morning, the weather…
Altix is proud to announce that Global Operations and Management expert, Christian Leonhard has joined the Altix team as a Strategic Partner. Christian is a senior strategic advisor and consultant, graduate mechanical engineer and senior management executive with 30 +…
Headquartered in the heart of North America industrial hot-bed, Altix rapidly expanded it's footprint in the United States and in Europe, to better serve its clients, and to continue to grow an impressive network of partners and industry experts.
Altix presented at the 2019 Southern Automotive Conference in Nashville, TN on September 26, 2019. Yannick Schilly, Altix President & CEO, and expert on Strategy & Operation, along with Liam Cassidy, Altix Partner and expert on Lean Management, shared their…
Altix is proud to announce that Financial Planning and Analysis expert Patricia Rouchon-Wells has joined the Altix team as a Strategic Partner. Patricia is a highly experienced finance executive with a 25+ year successful career spanning Financial Planning & Analysis,…
Mastering Global Expansions and Complex Market Entries By: Anne Cappel Chief Marketing Officer - Altix Consulting Inc. Partner International Market Entry & Expansion In less than one generation, the decline in trade barriers and the free flow of goods, service,…
Altix is proud to announce that Alain Haffner has joined Altix Consulting SA as our first Partner France. Alain is a senior executive with over 23 years of experience in business administration for European based, privately owned companies, and a vast…
Altix Consulting is proud to announce the opening of its European office. Established in Strasbourg, France, home of the European Parliament and recognized as the business center of Europe, Altix Consulting SA (Société Anonyme) is based in a strategic location to…
Altix is pleased to welcome John Dobbs, as a new Partner. John is a senior consultant and accomplished strategic marketing expert with a proven record of driving growth through integrated business-to-business marking and an extensive expertise in industries including aviation, high-tech…
Altix and Yannick Schilly, President of Board of the European American Chamber of Commerce had the honor to be a Gold Sponsor of the EACC 2019 Annual Gala Dinner and to welcome His Excellency Henne Schuwer, Ambassador of the Kingdom…
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Operational excellence helps regional companies compete globally. Altix is excited to present on the topic of collaborative initiatives in manufacturing at the 2019 Think Regional Summit.
Many thanks to the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce for inviting Yannick Schilly of Altix to join and present along with global leaders Procter & Gamble and Michelman Inc. on a panel on Global E-Commerce & Supply Chain Management Strategy,…
Altix is proud to announce that Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Expert Greg Fears has joined the Altix team as a Strategic Partner. Greg is a highly experienced EHS & Compliance expert with 35+ years of experience in various industries, including Consumer…
Delighted to welcome Consul General of France Guillaume Lacroix and host a roundtable of French industry executives for a productive exchange on the opportunities and challenges leading transatlantic operations in the current political and economic climate.
. . . In An Age Of Smart And Digital Factories? World expert on Lean Transformation, Liam Cassidy, flew in from Europe and spoke to industry executives at the Altix Power Breakfast sharing 35 years of experience transforming poor performing…
Altix is proud to welcome Liam Cassidy as a new Partner. Liam is a senior adviser and consultant with a 40+ year track record of turning around poorly performing operations, supply chains and suppliers. His unmatched expertise in applying Lean…
We are excited about our new European Office in Dublin Ireland. Click here to read our full announcement.
Business Transformation - The Art and Science of Strategic Change Management - By Yannick Schilly, President & CEO Altix Consulting Inc. A brief introduction: (2min read) We are living in absolutely incredible times! The new information and telecommunication technologies combined with…
Dear Friends and Partners, Hopefully the year-end holiday offered you a pleasant break with family and friends. The days between Christmas and the New Year is always a good time to look back at the past year and recent achievements,…
Altix is proud to become a President Circle member of the European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC). The EACC’s mission is to stimulate business relations and economic development between the Greater Cincinnati region and Europe. The Greater Cincinnati region is…
Altix is excited to be a community partner of the City of Mason’s Corporate Challenge, joining many Mason companies for a 5k run/walk on October 20th. This challenge encourages employee involvement in health and wellness activities, as well as gives…
November 13, 2019 - Altix joins its partner, Strategic HR, in support of their holiday event Feed the Funnel. Together with many Strategic HR clients we were able to pack over 14,000 meals to benefit Matthew 25 Ministries. Many thanks…
Altix joined the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce, whose mission is to build bridges between the regional business community and Chinese businesses & individuals, at the local & international level. Yannick Schilly, President & CEO of Altix spent five…
Many thanks to MCM for inviting Altix to participate at its Annual Manufacturing Summit. Yannick Schilly, President & CEO of Altix, shared his insights on how today’s rapid pace of technological change and innovation is driving companies to evaluate…
It was an honor to be invited to attend the AutoConnect conference organized by Frost Brown Todd in Nashville TN. AutoConnect 2018, on the topic of Speed, Resilience, and Success in the Mobility Economy, is a one-day symposium highlighting the…
We wish to thank friends and partners who were able to join us as we celebrated the launch of Altix.
Yannick Schilly, Anne Cappel bring unique depth in international supply chain and manufacturing operations to the region through their new venture, Altix Consulting Inc. MASON, OHIO – After a 25-year career in production, engineering and executive management at Festo, Yannick…
Altix attended the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection, THE dynamic networking, deal sourcing, and educational event that attracts a virtual who’s who from the M&A industry. Each year, nearly 1,000 investment bankers, buyers, sellers, lenders, and middle market professionals attend…
