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Ferenc Gulyássy has been working as a consultant and deputy consulting manager for SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) at SAP since graduating with degrees in business administration (Diplom-Kaufmann) and economics (Diplom-Volkswirt) from the University of Cologne. His work focuses on project, procurement, and production planning, with a consideration of capacities. He has executed numerous projects in Germany and abroad for large and medium-sized companies across various industrial and service sectors, utilizing SAP functionalities such as PS, PP, PP/DS, CTM, and IBP. In addition to implementing SAP systems, his responsibilities as a Business Processes Principal Consultant include optimizing system settings for process improvements. Drawing from this expertise, he plays a significant role as a Cycle Manager in the functional design of SAP's SCM Consulting Solutions for planning process optimization across SAP's planning systems (SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP APO, SAP IBP). Furthermore, he serves as a training instructor and Subject Matter Expert for SAP Education, delivering courses on inventory optimization with SAP (WDBOPT), production planning and control in SAP ERP (SCM240), Demand-Driven and Predictive MRP Bootcamp in S/4HANA (DDpMRPBC), production and detailed planning, and intersections in SAP APO (SCM250 and SCM210) and SAP IBP (IBP100-800). Additionally, he is an author for SAP Press and a lecturer for Principles of Consulting and Advanced Supply Chain Management at Jacobs University in Bremen.

Alka Wadhwa is an experienced consultant and process improvement expert with over 24 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Six Sigma, and organizational performance optimization. She has successfully led projects in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, driving significant improvements such as a 67% boost in hospital operations and a 140% increase in outpatient visits. Previously, Alka Wadhwa spent 17+ years at GE Global Research Center, where she led initiatives to enhance various GE businesses through advanced technologies, process redesign, and system optimization. Founder of Better Solutions Consulting, LLC, she specializes in using TOC, Six Sigma, and data analytics to streamline operations and build high-performance teams. Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Empire State Award of Excellence in healthcare.

Paul Seifriz possesses a background in mechanical engineering and economics, complemented by over 15 years of extensive experience in leadership roles encompassing controlling, quality management, organizational development, and information technology. In 2007, leveraging his expertise, he established Alkyone Consulting, a distinguished management consultancy firm. At Alkyone Consulting, Mr. Seifriz spearheads the development and execution of comprehensive planning and control strategies for clients, drawing upon bottleneck theory/TOC principles. Additionally, he oversees the implementation of proprietary software solutions tailored to client needs. In his role, Paul Seifriz collaborates closely with managing directors, providing strategic guidance and support throughout change initiatives. He specializes in facilitating the integration of new corporate strategies and values, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Beyond consultancy, Mr. Seifriz delivers training programs in systemic personality and organizational development, fostering sustainable growth within client organizations. Furthermore, he serves as a respected lecturer at the University of Cooperative Education and various esteemed private educational institutions, enriching the academic landscape with his practical insights and expertise.