Discover how Oliver Sowa, CEO of Beutlhauser Gruppe, transformed his company by eliminating unnecessary processes and fostering efficiency in this engaging discussion on digitalization and business transformation.
A new podcast episode of Beutlhauser Group was published on Jul 13, 2025 with the original title:
Principles of Transformation
Overview:
In a recent podcast, Oliver Sowa, CEO of Beutlhauser Group, discusses the importance of digitalizing only necessary processes. He highlights how decluttering and questioning existing structures led to a significant improvement in efficiency and a cost reduction of €1.5 million.
Core content:
- Companies often digitize outdated processes that should be eliminated. Sowa emphasizes that questioning these processes is essential for transformation.
- Beutlhauser’s approach involved dismantling departments and cutting unnecessary processes, leading to significant cost savings.
- The key to successful transformation is creating order before embarking on digital initiatives, fostering a healthier work environment.
Learnings:
- Understand the importance of analyzing existing processes to identify what contributes to value creation in your business.
- Learn how to implement a decluttering approach to streamline operations and reduce complexity.
- Discover the potential financial benefits that come from reevaluating and optimizing business structures before digitalization.
The original content was published in German.
