# SilverSHIFT GmbH

> SilverSHIFT makes mid-sized industrial companies attractive for customers, buyers, and investors — through structured digitalization and AI knowledge systems.

SilverSHIFT GmbH is a consulting firm based in Korbach, Germany, founded by Dr.-Ing. Nils Schoeche. The company specializes in helping mid-sized industrial companies (German Mittelstand, typically 50–500 employees) with AI strategy, digital transformation, knowledge preservation, and succession planning. SilverSHIFT's approach focuses on reducing dependency on key personnel by building AI-powered knowledge systems and structured, self-improving processes.

## Target Audience

CEOs, managing directors, and decision-makers in mid-sized German industrial companies, especially those facing generational transitions, key-person dependencies, or seeking strategic AI adoption.

## Core Services

- **Structural Analysis & Knowledge Architecture**: Identifying and systematically resolving key-person dependencies. Building knowledge systems that preserve institutional expertise independent of individual employees.
- **AI Strategy & Process Automation**: Deploying AI agents for operational relief — rule-based, traceable, and EU AI Act compliant. This includes the proprietary "Agentic Lean Engineering" methodology.
- **Succession & Interim Management**: Hands-on support for generational transitions, reorganizations, and post-merger integration including interim C-level roles.
- **Japan-Germany Industrial Bridge**: Cross-border consulting for German mid-sized companies and Japanese industrial firms — exit preparation, technical due diligence, cultural fit assessment, and post-merger integration. Dr. Schoeche spent 7 years in Japan leading innovation and business development.

## Proprietary Methodologies

### Agentic Lean Engineering (ALE)

A framework developed by SilverSHIFT that combines Lean Engineering principles with autonomous AI agents. Key characteristics:
- Extends the classic V-Model of systems engineering with AI agent capabilities
- Combines Lean principles (value stream analysis, waste elimination) with autonomous AI systems
- Uses an "infinite loop" development process where AI agents continuously improve processes
- Built-in EU AI Act compliance
- Scalable and practical for mid-sized companies
- Detailed methodology page: https://www.silvershift.de/agentic-lean-engineering.html

### KI-Reifegradmodell (AI Maturity Model)

A free, online self-assessment tool covering 10 dimensions of AI readiness:
1. Strategy & Vision
2. Data Quality & Data Landscape
3. Process Digitalization
4. Knowledge Management & Documentation
5. Employee AI Competency
6. IT Infrastructure & AI Capability
7. Governance, Data Protection & Compliance
8. Use Case Maturity
9. Automation Potential & Efficiency
10. Change Readiness & Leadership

Each dimension is rated on a 5-stage scale. Results include a score, category assignment, and prioritized recommendations. Available at: https://www.silvershift.de/ki-reifegrad.html

## Products & Events

### Executive Digital Circle

An exclusive peer advisory group for C-level executives (maximum 8 participants). Format:
- Monthly moderated exchange session at Dreiraum, Korbach (1.5 hours)
- Monthly individual on-site consulting at the participant's company (2 hours)
- Focus: AI knowledge, digital transformation, and peer learning
- Page: https://www.silvershift.de/executive-digital-circle.html

### Executive KI Strategy Lab

A half-day executive workshop. Details:
- Next date: Friday, July 3, 2026, 9:00–13:00
- Location: Dreiraum, Korbach, Germany
- Price: EUR 49 net (plus VAT)
- Participants evaluate AI impulses strategically and develop concrete action plans
- Page: https://www.silvershift.de/ki-strategy-lab.html

### Wissen(s)wert Podcast

A podcast covering AI in mid-sized companies, knowledge management, and digital transformation.
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/wissen-s-wert/id1868234406
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@silvershiftgmbh

## About the Founder

Dr.-Ing. Nils Schoeche holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering with a specialization in polymer technology. His career includes 7 years in Japan leading innovation and business development, experience as a venture capital investor, membership in the VDI committee "Interdisciplinary Digital Transformation," and service as a judge for the North Hesse startup competition.

## Company Details

- Legal name: SilverSHIFT GmbH
- Address: Nordwall 12, 34497 Korbach, Germany
- Managing Director: Dr.-Ing. Nils Schoeche
- Email: info@silvershift.de
- Phone: +49 152 52868975
- Commercial Register: Amtsgericht Korbach, HRB 7782
- VAT ID: DE369498809
- Website languages: German, English, Japanese
- Website: https://www.silvershift.de

## Page Index

- [Home](https://www.silvershift.de/): Overview of services, methodology, success stories, team, and contact
- [Agentic Lean Engineering](https://www.silvershift.de/agentic-lean-engineering.html): Detailed methodology — AI agents + Lean Engineering framework
- [AI Maturity Assessment](https://www.silvershift.de/ki-reifegrad.html): Free interactive 10-dimension AI readiness assessment
- [Executive Digital Circle](https://www.silvershift.de/executive-digital-circle.html): Monthly peer advisory group for executives
- [KI Strategy Lab](https://www.silvershift.de/ki-strategy-lab.html): Half-day executive AI strategy workshop
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.silvershift.de/datenschutz.html): GDPR-compliant privacy policy (German)
- [Imprint](https://www.silvershift.de/impressum.html): Legal notice per § 5 TMG (German)