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Reindustrialisation in Europe: Why It's Time to Bring Back Production
Rethinking Europe's Industrial Base

Europe is facing a turning point: rising costs, geopolitical dependencies and disrupted supply chains are prompting a rethinking of economic strategy. The answer? A targeted reindustrialisation – one that does not mean “going back”, but “moving forward” with resilience, innovation and sovereignty.

REFA Suisse joins TÜO Switzerland – A new chapter in audit, quality and training excellence

TÜO Switzerland, the technical inspection organisation for safety, quality and environmental standards, has taken a major strategic step: REFA Suisse GmbH, the parent company of IPIC AG, is now a shareholder of TÜO Switzerland.

This partnership marks the beginning of a new era of collaboration that combines TÜO's independent certification expertise with REFA's proven methodologies in process optimization and organisational design – supported by IPIC’s digital and IT-security know-how.

When Numbers Matter: How Modern Work Analyses Propel Companies Forward

TIn times of labor shortages, efficiency pressure, and increasing complexity, it takes more than gut feeling to lead organizations. Today, companies in the industry and manufacturing sectors must understand processes, roles, and workloads objectively. The REFA methodology and Lean principles provide the tools for this – and they deliver their greatest impact when applied concretely.

Three examples from consulting practice show how this works – in Germany, Austria, and worldwide.

Summer slowdown? The perfect time to speed up your structure.

When operations slow down in the summer, it’s the perfect time to tackle your internal structure. Clear roles, responsibilities, and job profiles reduce friction – and create lasting efficiency.