Strategic Optimization of the Manufacturing Footprint
Combine the advantages of different countries and benefit from intelligent distribution of your production and logistics!
1 STRATEGIC OPTIMIZATION AS A SUCCESS FACTOR
When it comes to relocating production, closing plants or setting up new locations, management decisions of enormous importance are often based on fads or gut feelings. Manufacturing is often only carried out in a distant country because other companies are showing the way and labor costs are significantly lower. Pro and con arguments tend to be characterized by emotions and subjective assessments. Serious mistakes are often the result. These can only be avoided with a systematic approach. In addition, a decisive competitive advantage is created when the advantages of different countries and regions are combined to form a functioning global value creation network.
2 Process model for the systematic design of the manufacturing footprint
Figure 1: Phases of strategic network optimization
Based on numerous projects in various industries, REDPOINT has developed a holistic process model for strategic optimization, which is divided into four main phases.
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Author
Karsten Schaaf
Managing Partner
REDPOINT.TESEON AG