ABOUT US

“Pragmatic. Independent. Results-oriented.”

Our
Approach

We combine analytical depth with pragmatic implementation. Instead of just delivering PowerPoint presentations, we support our clients until results are achieved: lower costs, less complexity, greater competitiveness.

Figures That Convince

over

years of
industry experience

in the team

over

completed
projects

in Europe, USA, South America, Asia

over

satisfied
customers

from various
industries

average

%
cost reduction

per
project

average

%
variant rationalisation

in product portfolios

over

million €
realised savings

for our customers

What Sets Us Apart

Industry
focus

deep expertise in complex industries

Implementation
strength

we support until impact, not just until recommendation

Sustainable
Impact

standards, KPIs and governance ensure long-term results

Partnership-based
Approach

we see ourselves as part of our clients’ teams

OUR TEAM

Dr. Manuel Lutz

Dr. Manuel Lutz is the founder and Managing Partner of Costineers.
He supports companies in reducing material costs, optimising portfolios, and reducing variant diversity. With his combination of analytical depth and pragmatic implementation strength, he achieves measurable results – quickly and sustainably.

Before working as an independent consultant, he spent several years in industry and consulting. There, he was responsible for projects in cost and value analysis, portfolio and modular system optimisation, and purchasing and supply chain strategy – always with a direct focus on impact in development, purchasing, and operations.

Dr. Manuel Lutz completed his doctorate on cost analysis at the Technical University of Munich and brings a solid technical background and international experience to his projects through his engineering studies and an international MBA. This is complemented by many years of project experience in international companies and close collaboration with leadership teams from purchasing, development, production, product management, and sales.

Sven Stegmann

Sven Stegmann is Managing Partner at Costineers.

He supports companies in reducing costs, driving Cost Value Engineering (CVE) programmes, and optimising supply chains. With his technical expertise, engineering background, and pragmatic implementation strength, he achieves sustainable results – across various industries.

Before working as a consultant, he spent several years in international industrial and consulting companies. There, he was responsible for projects in cost and value analysis, restructuring, and supply chain optimisation – always with a focus on measurable impact in purchasing, development, production, and finance.

He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology (Diplom-Ingenieur) and an MBA. His experience includes numerous projects in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and mechanical engineering industries, including modularisation in production and close collaboration with leadership teams at all levels.

Testimonials

Jafles Pacheco

Jafles Pacheco

Vice President Procurement

I experienced the collaboration with Mr. Lutz as very professional and pleasant.

His structured approach helped us create transparency and achieve concrete results. I especially appreciated his expertise and the smooth, constructive cooperation with our team.

I am therefore happy to recommend him for similar projects.

Mauro Garcin

Mauro Garcin

Global Category Director


I have experienced Manuel as a dedicated and solution–oriented expert in developing and implementing SCA strategies.

With his strong expertise, he quickly identified cost drivers and balanced strategic and tactical measures to enable successful negotiations.

He also played a key role in designing and implementing standardised cost analysis systems and tools to support AGCO’s global sourcing strategies

Dr. Thorsten Lützeler

Dr. Thorsten Lützeler

Head of Supply Chain Management


With the support, the foundations for sustainable project success were laid, and a high level of acceptance of the changes was achieved.

The analytical system and implementation of new workflows and ways of thinking in the organisation made a decisive contribution to this.

PARTNERS

FACTON

FACTON GmbH offers a solution for standardised, company-wide product cost calculation with its EPC (Enterprise Product Costing) software. Manufacturing companies – particularly from the automotive and mechanical engineering industries – gain cost transparency across the entire product lifecycle, from the early concept phase to series production, enabling them to make informed design, procurement, and production decisions. The software also supports the calculation of the product CO₂ footprint.

TSET

Tset offers a cloud-based platform that combines product cost calculation and CO₂ assessment. Manufacturing costs and emissions can be calculated from early development to series production; should-cost analyses and scenario simulations provide a reliable basis for design decisions and supplier negotiations.

Siemens TCPCM

Teamcenter Product Cost Management (TcPCM) from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a solution for product cost and tool cost calculation. Based on integrated benchmark data (machines, wages, materials), companies can simulate and calculate manufacturing costs worldwide even in early development phases – for target cost tracking, cost breakdown analyses, and fact-based supplier negotiations within the Siemens PLM portfolio.

FACTUREE

FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer (cwmk GmbH) is a digital manufacturing service provider for the procurement of custom-made parts. Through a broad network of vetted manufacturing partners, FACTUREE supplies CNC turned and milled parts, sheet metal parts, 3D printing, and surface treatments from a single source. Customers receive quotes quickly and benefit from short delivery times, assured quality, and personal advice – without having to search for and qualify their own suppliers.

COSTDATA

costdata® is a full-service provider with the world’s largest price and cost database. Based on extensive data volumes and powerful software tools, the company calculates and simulates costs and prices for products and services worldwide.

IVOFLOW

ivoflow GmbH offers an AI-powered Procurement Intelligence platform that links procurement data with external market data (e.g., raw material and price indices). Strategic buyers can thus automatically identify savings potential, evaluate price developments and supplier performance in real time, and obtain reliable decision-making and negotiation bases – without time-consuming manual analyses.

VALUEMIZE

With valuemize, a product cost intelligence software, we combine development-accompanying calculation and product cost controlling on a central platform. From multi-variable bill of material simulations in development to automated identification of cost outliers and their causes down to component level in production, valuemize provides the fact-based decision-making basis to actively control and achieve cost and margin targets.

SCRM CONSULTING

SCRM Consulting GmbH makes supply chains more resilient – with solutions that don’t end in concept papers but work in day-to-day business. Companies receive clear decision-making bases, prioritised measures, and practical processes to systematically manage risks and react more quickly to changes.

MATCHORY

Matchory GmbH offers software solutions that provide customers with cross-industry access to the global supplier market, enabling them to find suitable suppliers quickly, structured, and analytically, and subsequently make optimal sourcing decisions. This provides cost engineers and buyers with immediate information on where to purchase materials and components.

TQU GROUP

Since 1986, the TQU GROUP has been supporting companies with consulting and further education in the areas of quality management, lean management, supply chain management, and digitalisation. Using practical methods, it optimises processes, strengthens organisations, and accompanies sustainable changes.

SPANFLUG

Spanflug Technologies GmbH operates a digital platform for the procurement of CNC manufactured parts. With “Spanflug BUY”, buyers receive instant quotes for turned, milled, and laser parts from a network of qualified manufacturing partners based on CAD data and drawings; with the calculation software “Spanflug MAKE”, machining companies automate their own quote generation. This significantly accelerates and simplifies procurement and calculation processes.

STRYKER CONSULTING

STRYKERConsulting advises its clients across industries on the procurement and management of External Workforce and Professional Services. This is implemented through interim management, consulting projects, and training formats. The focus is always on directly value-adding customer benefits

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hejONE

hejONE – the ONE platform for Procurement Excellence. We help procurement organisations deliver measurable added value by combining procurement expertise with artificial intelligence. Our services include (i) achieving concrete impact – through cost savings, cash optimisation, or digital transformation, (ii) access to a curated network of genuine industry experts, and (iii) the development of customised, AI-powered tools for strategic procurement.

In 30 minutes, we will show you
where your greatest savings potential lies.

Costineers GmbH
Stromeyerstraße 10B
D-80999 Munich

Contact us
+49 151 14452551
info(a)costineers.com