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Case Study

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At market leader for fiber optic infrastructure

A lack of standardised methods and deficient project management led to a loss of control, a poor financial result and an increase in contractual and commercial risks. An Atreus manager achieves the successful completion of 67% of the supported projects through targeted project analyses, operational support and the introduction of standardized project reporting. Other successes included the reduction of working capital by 75% and the prevention of potential contractual penalties.

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Company

  • Market leader in the expansion of telecommunications and energy infrastructure in Germany (revenue: €500m)
  • 2,700 employees at 40 locations throughout Germany
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Challenge

  • Lack of standardized methods leads to loss of control, negative results, and higher working capital
  • Deficient project management and controlling increase contractual and commercial risks in case of delays
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Goals

  • Establish a multi-project management office with standardized processes to minimize risks and increase earnings
  • Action plans and on-site support for project controlling, forecasting, and customer negotiations
  • Reduce working capital and achieve a turnaround in cash flow
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Measures

  • Derivation of measures and quick wins through project analysis of contractual situation, performance and project structure (scope-cost-time document)
  • Operational support for the project team and integration with corporate controlling
  • Introduction of standardized project reporting at the executive board level and advisory board
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Results

  • Successful completion of 67% of the projects supported in FY 2024
  • Negotiation result completion of 14% of the projects supported
  • Reduction of working capital from >€20m  to <>€5m within 6 months
  • Prevention of potential contractual penalties in all projects

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