Karistem participates in the jury for the 2014 Decision Achats Awards

Paris , March 4, 2014. Karistem, a consulting firm specializing in strategy and transformation, participated in the jury for the 2014 ‘Decision Achats’ Awards. David Moore, one of the Sourcing Division Directors, was chosen by the media like other personalities of the purchasing world.

After beginning his career in microelectronics engineering, David Moore specialized in sourcing consulting by joining Factea, where he was one of the first managers. Since that time, he has become a recognised expert in the field of public procurement. This lead in 2010 to the founding of Factea Public Consulting. David Moore is now one of the directors of the Sourcing Division at Karistem Corporate Consulting.

The ‘Decision Achats’ Award ceremony, 17 March 2014, will reward the best purchasing practices in three categories: “suppliers relations”, “responsible and sustainable purchasing policy”, and “public procurement”. The best organisations are chosen by the media and the jury must define the best one in each category.

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Karistem Corporate Consulting briefly. Karistem Corporate Consulting (KCC) is a consulting firm specializing in strategy and transformation. Since 2004, KCC develops and implements major transformation projects supported by the Exectutive Managament to improve the competitiveness of the heart of business and / or support functions to align the business strategy. KCC’s approach is results-oriented and puts people at the heart of each transformation. KCC is committed (1) the involvement and ownership of the change by the largest number of people and (2) on fast, major and lasting results.

They trust KCC: ALSTOM, AREVA, ASML, BOUYGUES, DCNS, ERAMET, GDF-SUEZ, HEURTEY PETROCHEMICALS, MUSHRIF, PEARSON, SAFRAN, SAINT-GOBAIN, TECHNIP, THALES, TOTAL…

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Karistem develops its Supply Chain consulting offer

Paris, January 20, 2014. Karistem, a consulting firm in strategy, transformation and operational excellence, pursues its development in Supply Chain via a partnership with the firm Austral. Henceforth, the two consulting firms’ teams will constitute the Supply Chain Division of Karistem and intervene under the brand Karistem Corporate Consulting, following the example of the other functional divisions of Karistem (Sourcing, Sustainable Development, Human Resources, Health Security Environment, and Information Systems).
The coming together of these two entities dates from the end of 2012, during the acquisition of Factea Group by Karistem, a network of franchised consulting firms and specialised in the sourcing family of which Austral was a holder of the brand Factea Supply Chain. “One year after the acquisition of Factea, the complementarity of the teams, the quality of the assignments delivered and the same strong wish to reply to our clients’ needs has comforted us in our choice to unite under the same brand our consulting offer dedicated to the support of large business and organisation functions, which includes Supply Chain” celebrates Olivier Seiller, Managing Partner at Karistem.
“With the experience acquired by our teams in the last years, combined with the know-how in strategy and transformation consulting, from now on Karistem positions itself as an actor and a reference in logistics and transport consulting” reinforces Melchior de Bary, director of the new Supply Chain division of Karistem.

Even if numerous businesses are conscious today of the potential of realisable savings and the opportunities to optimise the management of their Supply Chain, many of them don’t possess the internal expertise to manage such projects well, which are often complex and technical. An expertise developed by the consultants of Karistem’s Supply Chain division, for whom it is their speciality and core business. “We are specialists in the operational optimisation of the Supply Chain and we position ourselves uniquely as such” underlines Thomas Moreau, director within Karistem’s new division. “Our objective is to help our clients to improve their logistic profitability”.
In this way, the teams of the Supply Chain Division reply to all businesses problems concerning their logistics and transports: Supply Chain strategy, logistics network strategy, externalisation / internalisation of logistic operations, assistance in the selection of logistics service providers, reduction of stock and improvement of client service, reworking of the forecasting process, S&OP and supplies, help in selecting and the choice of WMS and TMS software, implementation of performance indicators, team training on the issues of transport and logistic etc. “We are based notably on tools specifically developed to implement levers for which there are measurable results, allowing a rapid return on investment for our clients” adds Melchior de Bary.
After having built its reputation through its transofmration consulting services, dedicated to the Eexecutive Committees, principally in the sectors of Defence, Transport and Energy, “Karistem accelerates its growth more than ever via its offer in consulting dedicated to big functions supporting the business (HR, Sourcing, Supply Chain etc.) all sectors included” concludes Olivier Seiller.

Note that the Karistem brand is present in all of its branches. First of all, Karistem Corporate Consulting (KCC), of which Supply Chain Division is a member, covers traditional assignments in strategy and transformation. Karistem Corporate Exerptise (KCE), which unites a network of affiliated experts and specialises in segments liked to one function like sourcing, IT, telecom sourcing, etc.

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Karistem Corporate Consulting briefly
Karistem Corporate Consulting (KCC) is a consulting firm specializing in strategy and transformation. Since 2004, KCC develops and implements major transformation projects supported by the Exectutive Managament to improve the competitiveness of the heart of business and / or support functions to align the business strategy. KCC’s approach is results-oriented and puts people at the heart of each transformation. KCC is committed (1) the involvement and ownership of the change by the largest number of people and (2) on fast, major and lasting results.

Find more information on : www.karistem-consulting.com

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Karistem accompanies the Louvre in the purchase of eco-friendly workwear

Paris, January 6, 2014. Work clothes which are 100% organic fair trade cotton, manufactured without harmful chemicals, adapted to a company’s product distribution, with staff satisfied by the style of the proposed new outfits, and all for a global saving of 4 %. Mid-2013, by integrating sustainable procurement while renewing its “public procurement held image”, the Louvre Museum has shown that it is possible to maintain the quality of products purchased, ensure the support of 1,300 employees involved and make financial savings. To do this, the Louvre was accompanied by Karistem Corporate Consulting’s Sustainable Development Divison.
The renewal of this public procurement related specifically to workwear for staff in contact with the public (suits, shirts, polo shirts, sweaters, ties and other accessories), with an annual budget of over €800,000. “It’s an important public procurement for the Louvre, both in terms of working conditions for our agents and for our image vis-à-vis the public, as well as for the budget”, reflects Farida Laidaoui, Assistant Director of Human Resources, responsible for sustainable development and in charge of purchasing logistics in the Louvre. “Integrating sustainable purchasing criteria into this public procurement for the first time was far from being neutral, especially as it forced us to rethink our habits.”

A new specification
Social and environmental claims of suppliers, product traceability, using 100% organic and fair trade cotton (Max Havelaar , AB … ), limitation of harmful chemicals and toxic solvents in the manufacture and maintenance of products (Oeko- Tex or equivalent) … The new specification was , in fact, marked by the inclusion of many sustainable criteria compared to previous public procurment. “But what is quite interesting is that the economic levers identified in this tender point in the direction of sustainable development: harmonization of colours used, removal of the less popular models, product renewal demand rather than automatically twice a year, etc.“, says Peter Ravenel, Director in the Division of Sustainable Development firm Karistem Corporate Consulting.
There were shared levers among representative staff, naturally very sensitive to their work clothes, and the agency DTalent responsible design. “One of the key factors of success in this type of project is to set goals in consultation with the staff as sustainable development requires making choices that must be understood and accepted by future users”, says Farida Laidaoui . “In the case of the Louvre Museum, the staff were also a very interesting source of proposals”, says Peter Ravenel.
Another virtuous decision: assigning this public procurement by item type. Turning to specialized manufacturers rather than a generalist, the Louvre has thus been offered cheaper products. “Contrary to popular belief, mass purchases do not always saves money. This public procurement is the best example”, says Peter Ravenel. Out the seven manufacturers who applied, the Louvre thus identified three ( Elve , Ox’Bridge and Regain ) against one in the public procurement before. Note that a specific part of the procurement was concerned with the distribution of clothes to agents, this being reserved for a suitable company and sector, won by l’Esat AFLPH .

Nearly 87 % satisfied agents
Today, according to the latest satisfaction survey, 87% of workers are satisfied with the proposed new outfits . “A very encouraging figure” for Farida Laidaoui that , in the context of a continuous improvement process with different vendors, making some adjustments in the public procurement for a period of 4 years. “Through this example, the Louvre Museum demonstrates its commitment as an employer in a sustainable development. The results encourage us to continue in this direction”, she says.
For his part, Pierre Ravenel believes that “this call demonstrates once again that the introduction of sustainability criteria is not more expensive and detrimental to the quality of purchased products.” He added: “On the contrary, it is not certain that the Louvre would have reached its objectives without these criteria.”

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Karistem Corporate Consulting briefly
Karistem Corporate Consulting (KCC) is a consulting firm specializing in strategy and transformation. Since 2004, KCC develops and implements major transformation projects supported by the Exectutive Managament to improve the competitiveness of the heart of business and / or support functions to align the business strategy. KCC’s approach is results-oriented and puts people at the heart of each transformation. KCC is committed (1) the involvement and ownership of the change by the largest number of people and (2) on fast, major and lasting results.

Find more information on : www.karistem-consulting.com

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Education: partnership between CIFFOP ( industry executive) and consultancy firm Karistem

Paris, 28 October 2013. The CIFFOP ( Interdisciplinary Training Centre on Personnel Function), industry executive, has just entered into a partnership with the consulting firm Karistem for 2013-2014. The aim is to produce a joint discussion between consultants at Karistem and students of this Executive Master.

CIFFOP students will develop a group project writing a thesis devoted to the topic “How to maintain human consideration in HR management, despite the increase in the weight of processes? ” Karistem will notably accompany students of the Master Executive in this research project by a course on the methodology of the HR consulting business (which will also be attended by the students of the International Master). Karistem will also share experience and know-how, as well as monitoring throughout the year. Moreover, CIFFOP ( industry executive) and Karistem will conduct a joint publication on the results of the theses made by students.

“Every year, our students are trained to be open to multiple perspectives. The partnership with Karistem shows this willingness to cross-fertilise. The HR consultants around Hervé Borensztejn can share operational experience from the forefront of many large companies, especially internationally, “said Catherine Voynnet – Fourboul , Lecturer at CIFFOP and Head of the Executive Master .

“The expertise of a consulting firm has meaning only if it is close to the concerns of professionals today and tomorrow, said Hervé Borensztejn, director of HR Pole at Karistem. This partnership with CIFFOP allows us both to benefit from our experience in large companies but also enrich our beliefs about the performance of HR organizations, e.g. through case studies put together by students.”

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CIFFOP breifly
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Training in Personnel Function (CIFFOP) was created in 1973 by Nicole Catala, within the Panthéon Assas Paris II. The centres’ work includes a Master 2 (formerly DESS) in Management of Human Resources and Labour Relations. It also supports multiple HR Master 2 and coaching. With its success, the CIFFOP created the International Human Resources Management Master in 2007 whose teachings are exclusively taught in English. To support corporate executives who feel the need to deepen their knowledge or develop their skills in managing human resources, CIFFOP also opened an Executive course in 2009 in Paris and 2011 in Luxembourg.

Find more information on: www.ciffopexec.com

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Karistem Corporate Consulting briefly
Karistem Corporate Consulting (KCC) is a consulting firm specializing in strategy and transformation. Since 2004, KCC develops and implements major transformation projects supported by the Exectutive Managament to improve the competitiveness of the heart of business and / or support functions to align the business strategy. KCC’s approach is results-oriented and puts people at the heart of each transformation. KCC is committed (1) the involvement and ownership of the change by the largest number of people and (2) on fast, major and lasting results.

Find more information on : www.karistem-consulting.com

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