Hellmuth-Sander-Consulting
Bringing classic lean discipline to construction, logistics, healthcare, and military supply chains—practical, measurable, and effective.
Good Processes Beat Good Intentions
Thomas Hellmuth-Sander leads Hellmuth-Sander-Consulting (HSC), a project company specialising in lean construction management, construction logistics, and supply chain optimisation across Europe and Ghana.
Operating from Nuremberg and Accra, HSC integrates Last Planner, takt planning, war rooms, and visual control with practical project management to deliver measurable results.
Locations
Nuremberg (DE)
Accra (GHA)
Accra (GHA)
Contact
+49 1573 7201233
Email HSC
Email HSC
Core Competencies
Construction & Energy Infrastructure
Construction supervision (quality/HSE), project management (schedule, costs, contracts), lean construction with Last Planner, takt planning, and daily control routines.
Construction Logistics
Site setup, area/route/access management, delivery slots, material zones, waste disposal, crane interfaces, supplier control, HSE access rules, and comprehensive logistics manuals.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Value stream analysis, layout optimisation, network design, resilience and sustainability planning for distribution and industrial operations.
Healthcare
Patient flow optimisation, ward cycle planning, material kanban systems, and Health Day process design to reduce waiting times and improve care delivery.
Military Lean
Readiness processes, deployment and deterrence logistics, host nation support, and collaboration with European defence industry partners.
Leadership & Implementation
War room moderation, KPI systems, SOP development, training and coaching using Last Planner, A3/PDCA, 5S, VSM, Kanban, and visual management tools.
Service Profile & Deliverables
HSC delivers comprehensive construction and logistics solutions through structured planning, operational coordination, and continuous improvement.
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Concept & Manual
Construction logistics and project concepts, comprehensive manuals, site regulations, role definitions, interface mapping, and escalation procedures.
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Planning & Control
Phase/area/traffic plans, route and one-way systems, access and slot rules, delivery windows, material handling zone layouts, and crane/lifting interfaces.
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Operation & Coordination
Daily and weekly routines, war room management, lock/release protocols, ready-for-pull checklists, handover procedures, and disruption management.
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HSE & Access
Access concepts, PPE requirements, traffic and route safety, waste and disposal logistics, and temporary infrastructure planning.
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KPI & Verification
Schedule and milestone tracking, trouble-free process percentages, slot punctuality, waiting and delivery time metrics, and 30/60/90-day audits.
Featured Project: HVDC SüdOstLink
Energy Infrastructure Excellence (2024–2025)
As construction supervisor, project manager, and lean construction manager for the SüdOstLink HVDC energy infrastructure project, HSC worked with STRABAG and construction management teams to ensure successful cable installation.
Key responsibilities included:
- Ensuring installation conditions for protective pipes and sleeve pits with quality and HSE compliance
- Schedule and milestone planning across earthworks, pipe pulling, cable pulling, and sleeve installation phases
- Construction logistics coordination: area/access/traffic management, delivery slots, handover rules, crane interfaces, and waste disposal
- Load planner routines and construction war room for cycle times and bottleneck management
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Partial Cables
Successfully pulled into protection pipes
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Sections
Completed (01/02 of section B0)
Result: Plan stability before cable pulling, clear ready-for-pull standards, secure handovers, and robust schedule adherence.
Diverse Project Portfolio
Lean Logistics – Distribution Centre
Role: Lead Consultant Lean Logistics
Value stream mapping, layout optimisation, Kanban/min-max systems, slotting, loading and ramp cycles, visual control, and cycle planning.
Results: Shorter throughput times, lower inventory days, higher service levels, fewer ramp disruptions.
Lean Hospital – Patient Flow
Role: Lean Healthcare Lead
Cycle and ward planning, waiting time measurement, material kanban implementation, and Health Day process design.
Results: More patient time, stable cycles, reduced searching and waiting times.
Europe ↔ Ghana – EcoLogistics
Role: Project Management Consulting
Location and network screening, customs and compliance basics, local partner identification, sustainable transport chain development.
Focus: Market entry supply chain optimisation.
Military Lean – Readiness & HNS
Role: Senior Adviser (civil-military synergies)
Readiness processes, deployment logistics, host nation support interfaces, dual-use procedures with European industry partners.
Impact: Enhanced operational readiness and logistics efficiency.
Proven Working Method
HSC employs a structured three-phase approach to deliver measurable improvements in construction and logistics operations.
Diagnosis
Duration: 10 days
Gemba walk, value stream mapping, HSE and quality assessment, opportunity identification, construction logistics evaluation (space, routes, slots, material handling zones).
Pilot
Duration: 6–8 weeks
Last Planner implementation, cycle time optimisation, bottleneck management, quick wins, phase/space/traffic planning, slot process design, live war room operation.
Scaling
Duration: 3–6 months
Standard operating procedures, training programmes, construction logistics and project manuals, KPI systems, 30/60/90-day audits and reviews.
Control Variables
- Adherence to deadlines
- Throughput time
- Inventory days
- Slot punctuality
- Percentage of trouble-free processes
- HSE key performance indicators
Social Commitment: Children's Home in Ghana
"Performance is a commitment—that has always been good form."
HSC provides predictable financial support, team time commitment, and lean expertise to a children's home in Ghana, applying professional methodologies to social impact.
Contributions include:
- Donation warehouse process optimisation
- Health Day procedure design
- Small construction projects using Last Planner routines
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Measurable Impact
Degree of supply for prioritised needs
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Quarterly Updates
Transparent communication with annual impact reports
Measurable outcomes: School and tutoring cycle stability, reduced Health Day waiting times, enhanced safety and resilience. Communication maintains dignity before advertising—no images of minors without consent.
Industries & Areas of Application
Energy Infrastructure
HVDC transmission, renewable energy projects, grid expansion
Civil & Engineering Construction
Large-scale infrastructure, industrial plant construction
Industry & Plant Construction
Construction logistics, manufacturing facility development
Logistics & Distribution
Supply chain optimisation, warehouse operations
Healthcare
Hospital operations, patient flow, clinical logistics
Defence Supply Chains
Military readiness, deployment logistics, HNS
Geographic Coverage
DACH Region
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
European Union
Pan-European projects and partnerships
West Africa
Ghana and regional operations
Partner With HSC
Practical. Measurable. Effective.
Hellmuth-Sander-Consulting brings proven lean methodologies to complex construction, logistics, healthcare, and military supply chain challenges. With experience across Europe and Ghana, HSC delivers tangible results through structured implementation and continuous improvement.
Flexible Engagement
Freelance assignments via work or service contracts tailored to project scope
Cross-Border Expertise
Seamless operations across European and West African markets
Results-Driven
Clear KPIs, measurable outcomes, and sustainable process improvements
Ready to Optimise Your Operations?
Contact Thomas Hellmuth-Sander to discuss how HSC can bring lean discipline to your next project.