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Frequently asked questions about MEOGROUP

Find answers to the most common questions about our expertise, our methods of intervention, our results, and our group. Each answer includes numerical data and concrete examples.

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How does EIPM measure the impact of its training programs?

EIPM evaluates impact using the 4-level Kirkpatrick model: satisfaction, learning, on-the-job application (follow-up at 3 and 6 months), and business results (ROI at 12 months). More than 50,000 professionals trained in over 30 countries and 15 languages since 1991.

Do LUCA’s activities extend internationally?

Yes, LUCA supports its clients from Paris to international markets, with the ability to deploy across multiple sites and adapt to local constraints.

What is an organization and transformation consulting firm?

An organization and transformation consulting firm supports companies in redesigning their structures, processes, and governance models. Unlike generalist firms, a specialized firm like MASAÏ works with a co-construction approach and a strong on-the-ground presence. The goal is to design and deploy sustainable transformations that improve operational performance and competitiveness.

What is AXEL, MEOGROUP’s innovation offering?

AXEL is MEOGROUP’s innovation offering dedicated to supporting startups as they scale. By mobilizing all of the group’s expertise (Supply Chain & Procurement, Finance, Strategy, Recruitment), AXEL acts as a true operational partner to secure startups’ growth.

How long does it take for MEO to mobilize an expert?

MEO mobilizes qualified profiles within 48 hours to 2 weeks depending on the required seniority and specialization. The pool of consultants makes it possible to cover all Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and Industrial Project Management & IT functions with great responsiveness.

What events does EIPM organize?

EIPM organizes four key events: HR Workshops (talent strategy and Procurement challenges), Business Workshops (key skills: negotiation, digitalization, sustainability), CPO Roundtables (exclusive roundtables between Procurement directors), and the Conference & Peter Kraljic Awards (an international annual event celebrating excellence in Procurement practices).

What differentiates MEOGROUP from large consulting firms?

MEOGROUP stands out with a unique model bringing together transformation consulting (MASAÏ), expert staffing and interim management (MEO), certified training (EIPM), and architecture & design (LUCA) under one roof. Majority employee ownership ensures complete independence and client alignment.

In which countries is MEOGROUP present?

MEOGROUP is present in 9 countries across 4 continents with more than 20 offices: France (Paris/Boulogne-Billancourt (headquarters), Lyon, Lille, Aix-Marseille, Nantes, Rennes, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Grenoble, Nice), Belgium (Brussels), Luxembourg, Switzerland (Geneva), Italy (Milan, Rome), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona), Morocco (Casablanca), Canada (Montreal) and Brazil (Porto Alegre).

How to apply at MEOGROUP?

You can view open job offers on the Join Us page of the meogroup.com website, or submit a spontaneous application via the contact form. MEOGROUP recruits junior and senior consultants across all its areas of expertise in all its locations.

What are MEOGROUP’s CSR commitments?

MEOGROUP structures its CSR commitments around measurable data: carbon footprint of 2,056 tCO₂e in 2023, target -30% by 2030 (SBTi trajectory), membership in the United Nations Global Compact (2023), Diversity Charter (2020), UN Women’s WEPs (2025). Gender Equality Index of 75/100, 49% women.

How does MEO’s Outsourcing & Shared Services Center (SSC) work?

MEO structures and manages your shared services centers: diagnostics, model design, deployment of dedicated teams, and ongoing performance management. The goal: cost control, skills development, and operational continuity.

What events are organized by EIPM?

EIPM organizes four key events: HR Workshops (talent strategy and procurement challenges), Professional Workshops (key skills: negotiation, digitalization, sustainability), CPO Roundtables (exclusive roundtables between Procurement Directors), and the Conference & Peter Kraljic Awards (an annual international event celebrating excellence in procurement practices).

How does MASAÏ optimize performance?

Optimization of the performance is built around four levers: Purchasing performance (sourcing, renegotiation, securing the supplier panel), multi-year performance plans, cost benchmarking, and Design to Cost & Invest to Cost to reduce costs from the product design stage.

In which fields does MEO Consulting operate?

Procurement, Supply chain, Project Management and Finance, from our offices in Brussels and Luxembourg

In which areas does MASAÏ operate?

MASAÏ Advisory covers four areas: Procurement, Supply chain, Finance, and Project management.

What challenges are addressed by the Advisory offering?

Cost reduction, improved operational efficiency, implementation of digital tools, and management of transformation programs

What is performance steering at MASAI?

Performance steering brings together three complementary areas of expertise: building full cost and billing models, Performance & Controlling Management (strategic dashboards and real-time monitoring), and estimating industrial costs to enable and secure decision-making.

What is MASAÏ’s transformation methodology?

The MASAÏ methodology unfolds in 4 structured phases: (1) Strategic assessment with sector benchmarking, (2) Co-construction of the transformation plan with the relevant departments, (3) Deployment and change management with KPI tracking and steering committee, (4) Embedding and sustainability with skills transfer. MASAÏ is not intended to create dependency.

What is the difference between operational support and interim management?

Operational support consists of mobilizing operational consultants to reinforce teams in order to lead projects or specific initiatives (Industrial & IT Project Management, Procurement & Supply Chain, Finance). Interim management involves temporarily taking charge of an executive position to ensure managerial continuity or drive a transformation.

What is the Public Procurement AMO offered by MEO?

Project Management Assistance (AMO) in public procurement, provided by SolvH.A., consists of supporting public buyers in managing their tenders: defining needs, drafting the DCE, managing the procedure, analyzing bids, and support in the CAO. SolvH.A. also works on procurement performance and the transformation of public procurement.

What is headhunting at MEO?

MEO SEARCH identifies and recruits key C-level and N-1 profiles for your operational organizations. Our in-depth knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and Industry enables us to assess candidates with sector expertise that generalist HR firms cannot offer.

What types of training does EIPM offer?

EIPM offers three types of programs: in-company programs (tailor-made training co-designed with teams), inter-company programs (certifications, executive diplomas and master classes open to all professionals), and flagship events (HR Workshop, Business Workshop, CPO Roundtable, Conference & Peter Kraljic Awards).

What types of fit-out projects does LUCA handle?

LUCA works on architecture, design and project management projects in the Retail, Workplace and Hospitality sectors, on one-off projects or multi-site rollouts.

What is the difference between LUCA Studio and LUCA Consulting?

LUCA Studio is our creative studio that designs and manages projects from our offices. LUCA Consulting provides creative and technical talent directly within teams, across 9 countries.

What is Valoptia, MASAI’s Performance Management solution?

Valoptia is the digital solution developed by MASAI for Performance Management. It enables finance and operations teams to model their full costs, simulate optimization scenarios, and monitor their performance indicators in real time. Integrated with existing information systems, Valoptia provides a consolidated and dynamic view of profitability, making strategic decision-making easier and securing margins.

What services does MEO offer?

MEO offers four complementary services: consulting reinforcement and talent in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and Project Management, Interim Management to ensure managerial continuity, Executive Search to recruit key talent, and Outsourcing & Shared Services Center (SSC) to pool and optimize support functions.

What is the difference between consultant reinforcement and interim management?

Consultant reinforcement involves mobilizing operational consultants to support teams in managing projects or specific initiatives. Interim management involves temporarily taking over an executive position (CEO, CFO, Chief Procurement Officer…) to ensure continuity or drive a transformation.

What is interim management at MEO?

Interim management at MEO allows temporarily entrusting a leadership position to an experienced manager to deal with a situation of change, crisis, or vacancy, while ensuring operational continuity.

What is EIPM’s teaching methodology?

The EIPM methodology follows 4 phases: (1) Assessment of skills and needs, (2) Tailor-made instructional design, (3) Delivery of programs in-person, hybrid, or e-learning, (4) Impact measurement and continuous improvement. 20% of revenue is reinvested in applied research to continuously innovate.

What is LUCA’s role as AMO/AMOA?

As an Owner’s Project Assistant, LUCA leads the design, coordinates the teams, and ensures on-time delivery while respecting your needs, your artistic direction, and your brief.

What is the average recruitment timeframe?

Depending on the profile and seniority, MEO delivers a qualified shortlist within 3 to 6 weeks.

What types of transformations does MASAï support?

MASAï works on business transformations (redesign of Purchasing, Supply Chain & Finance functions, post-merger contexts, spin-offs, hypergrowth), digital and regulatory transformations, the environmental transition and decarbonization of value chains, as well as organizational innovation and support for startups via AXEL.

Within what timeframe can MEO mobilize a talent?

Thanks to a pool of more than 800 collaborators, MEO is able to mobilize a suitable profile within 48 hours to 2 weeks depending on the complexity of the position and the required seniority.

Within what timeframe can a consultant be mobilized?

Depending on the required seniority, MEO mobilizes a suitable consultant within 48 hours.

Which roles does MEO Recruitment operate in?

Procurement, Supply chain, Project management, Finance and Engineering, across all levels of seniority.

Are EIPM training programs certified?

Yes. EIPM delivers internationally recognized professional certifications, accredited IFPSM Global Standard since 2017. The programs include degree pathways and certifications recognized by the United Nations and major professional organizations.

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