Welcome to Papenhoff Consulting, your logistics consultant for customized solutions in strategy, digitalization, and transformation.
If you aim to drive impactful change in logistics and seek practical, bespoke consulting without unnecessary complexity, you are in the right place. With 30 years of expertise, I understand that logistics is about more than just numbers and processes—it’s about people and relationships.
Bringing an unbiased external perspective and in-depth knowledge, I deliver tailored solutions in strategy, digital transformation, and change management with a professional, pragmatic, and precise approach.
Often, small adjustments are enough to unlock significant success or optimize costs efficiently.
Let’s work together to accelerate your logistics to the next level!
With a hands-on background in logistics operations, I’m the ideal sparring partner for both strategists and operational leaders. I bring structure, clarity, and leadership to the tactical and practical side of execution.
Above all, I’m right by your side – for all logistics matters, supported when needed by a strong network of proven logistics experts.
Development of practical and effective logistics strategies
Make-or-buy decisions and business model evaluation
Design and management of 3PL / 4PL structures
Location strategy and network planning
Analysis and optimization of transport networks
Support with tenders and contract negotiations
Selection and management of logistics service providers
Implementation of clear KPIs and control systems
Selection of suitable technologies and systems
Support with tenders and implementation
Collaboration with startups
Development of platform strategies
Development of procurement strategies for transport and contract logistics
Execution and support of tenders
Service provider negotiations
Implementation of sustainable control and evaluation systems
Systematic analysis of your logistics setup
Identification of quick wins and structural weaknesses
Clear, actionable recommendations
Decision-ready briefing for executive management
Guidance through complex transformation processes
Interim management & project leadership
Sparring partner for logistics decision-makers
Workshops on current logistics topics
Over 30 years
of logistics
experience
Practical,
scalable,
tailored solutions
Fresh perspectives
through external
expertise
Strong communication
across all
organizational levels
Trust-based
collaboration
on equal terms
Whether it’s a non-binding discovery call, a workshop for concept development, or detailed discussions for an already identified need:
I provide you with optimal support.
Phone: +49 251 93139980
Mobile: +49 171 6292925
E-Mail: marc@papenhoff-consulting.com
Benefit from 30 years of experience in logistics with Papenhoff Consulting as your sparring partner. Based on this expertise, I develop strategies and tactical measures that are not only forward-looking but also pragmatic and realistically implementable. Often, small adjustments can lead to significant success.
Through my diverse professional journey, I have gained a broad range of experience and insights. I have worked in logistics companies, the industrial sector, and consulting, providing me with a well-rounded perspective.
As a logistics consultant, I am a translator who can communicate fluently with executives, managers, warehouse staff, and truck drivers. I understand the varying perspectives and needs of all stakeholders.
Through my extensive international network of logistics experts, I provide you with access to the latest trends and best practices in the industry. By collaborating closely with these specialists, I deliver cutting-edge, tailored solutions designed to meet your specific needs.
Trust and authenticity is paramount to me to have an open dialog. You can always rely on me for honest and transparent advice, focused on your long-term success. With me as your sparring partner, you are in excellent hands for strategy, digitalization, and transformation.
I have extensive experience in developing, implementing, and managing digital business models and platforms. In various organizations, I have successfully created and executed innovative solutions to meet the ever-changing demands of the market.
Through my many years of corporate experience in a global environment, I have gained deep expertise in strategy development and implementation, as well as the accompanying change management. This experience spans all organizational levels and includes numerous countries across Europe and worldwide.
My primary focus is advising medium-sized companies in the DACH region that also operate internationally. Prior to this, my career path took me from family-owned SMEs to global logistics and industrial corporations, and even to startups. These diverse experiences and numerous client projects have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the varying demands and challenges across different corporate environments and industries.
I have extensive knowledge in setting up, realigning, implementing and operationally running new approaches and business models. This includes, for example, the successful realignment, digitalization and change management of logistics purchasing to reduce indirect costs and work more efficiently and agile.
Professional training as forwarding merchant, professional experience in day-to-day business and as project manager in the transport and warehouse logistics sector, business development for contract logistics solutions in Germany and Austria. Operational management function in the establishment and expansion of transport networks in Austria and Southeastern Europe.
Studied business administration at the Münster University of Applied Sciences (Dipl.-Betriebswirt) with a focus on logistics.
Strategic business and concept development for 3PL and 4PL customers in the automotive and industrial manufacturing sector in Europe. Introduction and re-organization of inbound transport concepts and just-in-sequence handling.
Worldwide business and strategy development for companies in the automotive sector and operational project management.
Responsible for Drive4Schenker: Development and introduction of a digital platform for the purchase and operational handling of partial and full loads in Europe. Change management for a network consisting of 30,000 carriers, 300 DB Schenker offices and over 2,000 dispatchers.
Global responsibility for transport procurement and optimization. Establishment of a new purchasing mindset and approach supported by the introduction of a digital platform for freight purchasing and rate management. Introduction of a globally standardized KPI system for internal benchmarking of costs.
Set-up and responsibility of the 4PL division with focus on strategy, operational execution, as well as business development and implementation of customer projects in the furniture, automotive, engineering and eCommerce industries.
Strategic
Pragmatic