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Interim & IT Project Management – Ensuring Seamless Execution in Complex Environments
Schey Consulting GmbH
I specialize in IT project management and interim leadership, driving seamless execution, process optimization, and digital transformation. With deep expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies, I effectively bridge the gap between business and technology to deliver strategic, high-impact results.
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Challenges I Help My Clients Overcome:
Below is an overview of the key challenges I help my clients navigate. If your specific challenge is not listed, feel free to reach out. I offer comprehensive support across all aspects of IT project management and interim leadership.
Digital Transformation and Integration - Industry 4.0
The rapid evolution of e-commerce requires robust IT infrastructures to ensure seamless system integration. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies must unify online and offline data to deliver consistent, omnichannel customer experiences. Industry 4.0 accelerates digital transformation by enabling real-time data access, automation, and AI-driven smart factories, leveraging IoT and advanced analytics for greater efficiency and innovation.
Data Management and Analytics

In an increasingly data-driven landscape, effectively managing and analyzing consumer data is critical for success. Key challenges include ensuring data accuracy, integrating diverse data sources, and transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive informed business strategies. Robust data governance and advanced analytics play a vital role in optimizing decision-making and maintaining a competitive edge.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration
AI unlocks powerful opportunities in demand forecasting, personalized marketing, and operational efficiency. However, successful integration requires substantial investment in technology and talent, along with a strategic approach to data governance and privacy compliance. Organizations must navigate these challenges to fully harness AI’s potential for business growth and innovation.
Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance
With growing consumer and regulatory demands for sustainable products and eco-friendly production processes, CPG companies must adapt swiftly. Implementing robust IT systems is crucial for tracking environmental impact, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and transparently reporting sustainability metrics. Leveraging digital solutions enables businesses to drive sustainability initiatives while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
Cybersecurity Threats
As digital transformation accelerates, organizations face increasing exposure to cyber threats. Safeguarding sensitive consumer data and securing digital infrastructures require proactive, multi-layered cybersecurity strategies. Continuous threat monitoring, robust encryption, and compliance with evolving security regulations are essential to mitigating risks and ensuring business resilience.
Supply Chain Resilience
Economic pressures and global disruptions have exposed critical vulnerabilities in supply chains. Strengthening resilience requires advanced IT solutions for real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and agile response mechanisms. By leveraging digital technologies, organizations can enhance supply chain visibility, mitigate risks, and ensure operational continuity in an unpredictable market.
Challenging the Status Quo: Strategic Problem-Solving & Process Optimization
I do more than manage IT projects—I challenge processes, uncover root causes, and optimize solutions for maximum efficiency. My approach extends beyond technology, ensuring that each challenge is met with a strategic, results-driven solution rather than just an IT-focused fix. By critically analyzing workflows and defining the “why” behind decisions, I help businesses streamline operations, drive meaningful change, and achieve long-term success.
Service Portfolio: Strategic IT Project & Interim Leadership for Industry & Logistics
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Below is an overview of my service portfolio. If your specific requirements are not listed, feel free to reach out. I provide customized solutions tailored to your unique needs.
IT Project Management
Project Leadership & Strategy
IT & Business Integration
Interim IT Management
Global Team Management
Driving IT Success Across Industries
Below is a selection of industries where I have successfully led and implemented a significant number of IT projects in recent years.
If your industry is not listed, feel free to reach out—I would be happy to make it the next addition to my portfolio.
Food & Beverage
My expertise spans the food and beverage sector, including soft drinks & juices, alcoholic beverages, dairy, and meat & poultry.
Tobacco & Vaping
Specialisation within Manufacturing, Product Development & Logistics with special knowledge regarding product traceability regarding FCTC.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Strong operational understanding of end-to-end personal care & cosmetics production, from raw materials to finished goods.
Chemical
Proficient in process safety, quality control, and plant operations in the chemical sector.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Strong background in lab equipment handling, assay development, and sample management.
Automotive
Deep knowledge of discrete manufacturing, process optimization, and production planning in the automotive sector.
Electronics & Semiconductor
Proven expertise in high-precision manufacturing, production planning, and process improvement in the electronics and semiconductor industry
Project References:
These project profiles highlight my expertise in designing and implementing complex IT systems, particularly in the manufacturing and food & beverage industries. With a focus on process optimization, system integration, and regulatory compliance, I have successfully managed cross-functional teams and delivered high-impact solutions across multiple global locations.
Product Authentication and Track & Trace Solution for Multi-National Tobacco Manufacturer
In response to new regulatory requirements such as the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and the EU Tobacco Product Directive (TPD), tobacco manufacturers were mandated to implement solutions for tracking products from production to point of sale to combat smuggling and tax evasion.
Given the limited software solutions available at the time, a custom end-to-end solution was developed, incorporating components for printing and reading unique codes on tobacco packaging, creating hierarchical data structures, and sending the tracking data to both internal and external repositories required by government authorities.
I led this multi-year project, which included the development of a line system capable of printing unique codes on tobacco packs and managing hierarchical data for tracking purposes. I was also responsible for integrating the solution with government systems across 28 EU member states, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for product traceability. This project required a deep understanding of both the technical aspects of the system and the regulatory landscape.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution for a Leading Global Beverage Bottler and Producer
As the company expanded over the years, the need to standardize and streamline the management of raw material specifications and beverage development became increasingly evident. The goal was to establish a unified, central database for all ingredients and recipes, enabling production sites across Europe to access this data and operate in a coordinated and efficient manner.
To achieve this, a Siemens product was selected as the foundation for the PLM solution, enabling comprehensive management of ingredients and recipes. The solution was seamlessly integrated with the existing SAP R/3 system, which was later migrated to SAP S/4 HANA. Additionally, an optimization module was incorporated to enhance recipe formulations based on predefined constraints. As part of the solution, a Vendor Portal was integrated to facilitate the quality assessment of vendors and their supplied ingredients, ensuring consistency and compliance across the supply chain.
I was contracted to manage the project from the customer’s side, overseeing the design, implementation, and operational deployment of the solution. Additionally, I managed the transfer of the solution to a new data center during the project’s lifecycle, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting ongoing operations.
Design & Implementation of IP-Based Network Infrastructure for International Porcelain Manufacturer
As part of the implementation of a new SAP R/3 ERP system, a robust IP-based network infrastructure was essential to connect multiple production sites to a central data center. At the time, high-speed internet was not available, and therefore, the wide-area network (WAN) was built using ISDN infrastructure, supported by software-based routers.
To ensure seamless connectivity across various subsidiaries, including manufacturing plants and branch offices, a comprehensive local-area network (LAN) was developed, enabling client access to the central SAP system. Additionally, a Remote Access Service was established to provide sales representatives with remote access to the SAP system, even while traveling.
My role involved overseeing the design and implementation of this network solution, including managing multiple solution providers and ensuring the setup of a 24/7 network health monitoring system to guarantee optimal performance and reliability across the organization.
MES / MOM Solution for Multi-National Tobacco Manufacturer
During the redevelopment of the Primary Processing Area within one of the largest tobacco production facilities, a critical upgrade to the automation system was required. This included the integration of a SCADA system and a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution, fully connected to the global SAP R/3 system.
The MOM solution was designed to facilitate the seamless flow of master data and production orders from SAP, manage production sequencing, and communicate with the SCADA system to execute fully automated production. Additionally, real-time production data was used to update consumption bookings, material movements, and order confirmations in SAP, while also supporting production reporting.
In this project, I was responsible for the solution design, process optimization, and the successful go-live of the system with minimal production downtime. Following implementation, the solution was handed over to the internal IT support team for ongoing 24/7 maintenance and optimization.
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) & Warehouse Solution for Flexible Cigarette Production
To improve flexibility in small-volume cigarette production, a separation of the manufacturing and packing equipment was designed, with cigarettes stored in an automated warehouse between the making and packing processes. The transport of cigarettes between the maker, warehouse, and packer was fully automated using an AGV system.
The IT infrastructure needed to support this process required seamless data exchange between the SAP system, the MOM solution, the Warehouse Management System (WMS), and the AGV control system. Integration with existing production systems was crucial to enable a highly flexible and efficient production environment.
I led the project management of this complex IT solution, coordinating the integration of four different systems (MOM, AGV control, WMS, and Handling Station Software) to enable a fully automated and flexible cigarette production process. A key challenge was integrating the systems with SAP, ensuring that the entire operation was optimized for continuous production, even as packing formats and brand changes occurred more frequently.
MES / MOM Solution for Greenfield Tobacco Factory in China
While building a greenfield tobacco production facility in China, the project required the implementation of a Siemens MOM solution to manage the entire primary and secondary production process. The challenge was the lack of local expertise in both the tobacco industry and manufacturing software, necessitating comprehensive consulting and guidance.
I collaborated closely with the Chinese customer and local solution providers to design and implement a tailored IT solution based on the Siemens MOM framework. The project was managed from Germany, with close coordination and training provided to the Chinese development team. The solution was successfully tested and implemented during the startup of the new factory, ensuring smooth operations from day one.
In this role, I acted as the “Tobacco Expert from Europe,” managing a cross-cultural team and ensuring the solution met both local and international standards, while facilitating knowledge transfer and training for the local team.
Product Authentication and Track & Trace Solution for Multi-National Tobacco Manufacturer
In response to new regulatory requirements such as the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and the EU Tobacco Product Directive (TPD), tobacco manufacturers were mandated to implement solutions for tracking products from production to point of sale to combat smuggling and tax evasion.
Given the limited software solutions available at the time, a custom end-to-end solution was developed, incorporating components for printing and reading unique codes on tobacco packaging, creating hierarchical data structures, and sending the tracking data to both internal and external repositories required by government authorities.
I led this multi-year project, which included the development of a line system capable of printing unique codes on tobacco packs and managing hierarchical data for tracking purposes. I was also responsible for integrating the solution with government systems across 28 EU member states, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for product traceability. This project required a deep understanding of both the technical aspects of the system and the regulatory landscape.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution for a Leading Global Beverage Bottler and Producer
As the company expanded over the years, the need to standardize and streamline the management of raw material specifications and beverage development became increasingly evident. The goal was to establish a unified, central database for all ingredients and recipes, enabling production sites across Europe to access this data and operate in a coordinated and efficient manner.
To achieve this, a Siemens product was selected as the foundation for the PLM solution, enabling comprehensive management of ingredients and recipes. The solution was seamlessly integrated with the existing SAP R/3 system, which was later migrated to SAP S/4 HANA. Additionally, an optimization module was incorporated to enhance recipe formulations based on predefined constraints. As part of the solution, a Vendor Portal was integrated to facilitate the quality assessment of vendors and their supplied ingredients, ensuring consistency and compliance across the supply chain.
I was contracted to manage the project from the customer’s side, overseeing the design, implementation, and operational deployment of the solution. Additionally, I managed the transfer of the solution to a new data center during the project’s lifecycle, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting ongoing operations.
Design & Implementation of IP-Based Network Infrastructure for International Porcelain Manufacturer
As part of the implementation of a new SAP R/3 ERP system, a robust IP-based network infrastructure was essential to connect multiple production sites to a central data center. At the time, high-speed internet was not available, and therefore, the wide-area network (WAN) was built using ISDN infrastructure, supported by software-based routers.
To ensure seamless connectivity across various subsidiaries, including manufacturing plants and branch offices, a comprehensive local-area network (LAN) was developed, enabling client access to the central SAP system. Additionally, a Remote Access Service was established to provide sales representatives with remote access to the SAP system, even while traveling.
My role involved overseeing the design and implementation of this network solution, including managing multiple solution providers and ensuring the setup of a 24/7 network health monitoring system to guarantee optimal performance and reliability across the organization.
MES / MOM Solution for Multi-National Tobacco Manufacturer
During the redevelopment of the Primary Processing Area within one of the largest tobacco production facilities, a critical upgrade to the automation system was required. This included the integration of a SCADA system and a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution, fully connected to the global SAP R/3 system.
The MOM solution was designed to facilitate the seamless flow of master data and production orders from SAP, manage production sequencing, and communicate with the SCADA system to execute fully automated production. Additionally, real-time production data was used to update consumption bookings, material movements, and order confirmations in SAP, while also supporting production reporting.
In this project, I was responsible for the solution design, process optimization, and the successful go-live of the system with minimal production downtime. Following implementation, the solution was handed over to the internal IT support team for ongoing 24/7 maintenance and optimization.
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Uwe Schey - MD of Schey Consulting GmbH
About Me:
With a diploma in Information Technology and over 30 years of experience in IT project management, consulting, and solution architecture, I’ve had the opportunity to work across various industries and roles. My passion lies in designing and delivering complex IT solutions that not only meet technical requirements but also drive business value through process optimization and innovation.
Over the years, I’ve led numerous multinational projects and implementations, focusing on areas such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Track & Trace solutions. My industry experience spans manufacturing, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and supply chain management, with a strong track record of integrating systems like SAP and Siemens solutions into global operations.
On a more personal note, I’m fortunate to share life with my wife, who holds a leadership role in the pharmaceutical industry. Together, we’re incredibly proud of our son, who is currently pursuing a PhD in the exciting field of quantum computing.
When I’m not working, you’ll most likely find me outdoors. In winter, I’m an avid downhill skier and ski tourer. During the warmer months, I enjoy long hikes in the mountains and cycling adventures—whether on a racing bike or a mountain bike. And when the weather keeps me inside, I love working on my model railway, fine-tuning the electronic controls or adding new scenery, or tinkering with my 3D printer on creative projects.


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