Bernhard Rieger - Logistics and Supply Chain Consultant

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Röhrmoos, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2003 - Present

23 years 8 months

Röhrmoos, Germany

Independent Management Consultant

BR Consulting

In the area of strategy, logistics, and material flow consulting along the distribution and procurement chain, with a strong focus on transport and intralogistics in retail, industry, and service companies.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002

5 years

Olching, Germany

Managing Partner

Schober+Rieger Unternehmensentwicklung GmbH

Industry experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Retail.

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Retail

Business area experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Strategy

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Business Management / Reorganization

Reorganization And Restructuring Of Logistics And Freight Forwarding Companies
Process Optimization (Refa) Along Internal And External Company Processes
Initiation And Implementation Of Department And Project Controlling In Logistics Companies
Reorganization Of Shipping Departments In Medium-Sized And Group Companies
Consulting, Application, And Use Of Various Methods In Strategic And Tactical Decision-Making Situations In The Entire Transport And Warehouse Logistics Field

Presentation - Moderation

Preparation And Moderation Of Workshops In The Areas Of Logistics Strategy And Project Management

Project Management

Execution Of Small, Medium, And Large Projects As Part Of Cross-Company Project Management
Project Organization And Overall Control For Various Customer Projects

Studies/Surveys

Conducting Surveys And Studies On Alternative Procurement Markets, Vertical Transport Logistics, Outsourcing Of Contract Logistics, And Alternative Supply Strategies For Metropolitan Regions In Germany

Logistics - Supply Chain Management

Consulting Projects In The Areas Of Strategy, New Product Development, Procurement, Distribution And Transport, As Well As Site Development
Projects In Supply Chain, Warehouse Planning And Intralogistics, As Well As Outsourcing Of Logistics Functions
Design And Implementation Of Transport Networks
Strategic And Operational Purchasing As Well As Procurement Logistics Concepts (Push Vs. Pull Logistics)
Organization, Preparation, And Execution Of Tenders For All Modes Of Transport And For Various European Markets (De, Fr, It, Ch, At)
Development Of Supply Concepts
Material Flow Optimization In Connection With Value Stream Analyses, Material Flow Analyses, Etc.

Employee Development

Analysis, Strategy, Training, And Individual Coaching Of Employees, Managers, And Owners

Information Technology

Development Of Software Solutions In Order Processing, T&T For Use In Call Centers And Telesales Departments
Use Of Project Management Tools Such As Ms Office, Ms Project, Visio, Igrafix, Regiograph, Tararviewer (Factory Planning), Grafstat, As Well As Knowledge Of Sap (Wm, Tm) Environments, Among Others

Methods

Six Sigma
Refa
Multi-Moment Studies
Morphological Analysis
Raci Method
4d And 8d Method
Kaizen Methods (3m, 5s, 6w, 4m)
Value Stream Analysis
Pareto Analyses
Gap Analyses
Waste Process Method
Center-Of-Gravity Analyses
Conducting And Organizing Workshops

Quality

Work According To A Quality Management System In Compliance With Din Iso 9001:2008

Industry Know-How

Retail (Brick-And-Mortar Retail)
Construction Industry
Logistics And Services
Automotive Suppliers
Automotive
Decoration
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical
Galvanizing
Chemicals
Steel Construction
Mineral Oil
Automation
Healthcare
Plastics
Cleaning
Food
Feed

Project Focus/Scm

Warehouse/Warehouse
Distribution
Procurement
Production
It
Shipping
Plant Logistics
Packaging

Languages

German

Native

Certifications & licenses

Authorized Material Efficiency Consultant

VDI/VDE

Transport Specialist Manager

IHK

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 2

Experience in Professional Services 28.5 y

Avg length 14 y 3 m

Longest experience 23 y 7 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Independent Management Consultant, Managing Partner

Main industries Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail

Main business areas Strategy, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Member since

January 2024

Last update

July 2026

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Bernhard is based in Röhrmoos, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Bernhard speaks the following languages: German (Native).

Bernhard has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Bernhard has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 14 years and 4 months. Note that Bernhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Bernhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Management Consultant, Managing Partner.

Bernhard's most recent position is Independent Management Consultant at BR Consulting.

In recent years, Bernhard has worked for BR Consulting.

Bernhard is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Retail.

Bernhard is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Bernhard has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Retail.

Bernhard has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

Bernhard has 2 certificates. These include: Authorized Material Efficiency Consultant and Transport Specialist Manager.

Bernhard is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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