Strategic alignment of global production networks
To strengthen the competitive position and realize the opportunities of an efficient network, a proactive and strategic alignment of the global production network is required.
In an increasingly globalized economy, the design and optimization of value creation distributed in the production network has become a decisive success factor for companies. The network structures provide advantages for strengthening the competitive position by creating specific capabilities through the network, such as the development of resources, technologies or markets. However, due to opportunistic decisions, global production networks have often grown unsystematically and historically without following a targeted network strategy.
In order to strengthen the competitive position and realize the opportunities of an efficient network, a proactive and strategic alignment of the global production network is required. The strategic success positions must be determined, taking into account the corporate strategy and competitive situation. These need to be determined on the basis of the production targets for competitive differentiation and the required network capabilities and structures.
Together with you, the company-specific strategic targets for production and the network are defined on the basis of an analysis of external market requirements. In order to structure the complex network interrelationships, the interview-based recording of location competencies and the data-based creation of transparency regarding the flow of goods and location-related key figures are carried out. A continuous exchange and comparison of strategic targets ensures that the developed strategic orientation is not only effective, but can also be operationalized in a practical manner to ensure sustainable success for your company.
Advantages
- Systematic strategic approach to fulfill your requirements
- Realization of transparency across complex network structures
- Know-how from industry, research and benchmarking of successful companies
- Individual and rapid implementation
Examples
- Development of a production and network strategy to realign a historically grown production network
- Quick assessment to create transparency about network processes and site performance
- Development of a company-specific site role concept including development paths for the realization of the network strategy
