Production Footprint - Economic success needs resilient networks

ConMoto has developed a structured approach for optimizing production and supply networks. The appropriate production footprint is designed on the basis of a company's strategic objectives. In doing so, we always pay attention to pragmatic feasibility. The objectives are high profitability and resilience throughout the entire value creation network. Especially under difficult market and regulatory conditions (laws, customs duties, etc.).

The process of redesigning the production footprint begins with defining the strategic direction. The well-founded answer to the question of a company's strategic focus has a major influence on the design of production and supply networks.

Innovation or cost leadership?

• Flexibility of production or secure access to resources?
• Best-cost-country or local-for-local?
• JIT or JIC?
• How do you want to differentiate yourself from the competition?

ConMoto considers and prioritizes these and other strategic aspects when setting goals with its customers.

Another part of the strategy definition is the quantification of the defined goals in key figures. These serve as guidelines during the detailing process to ensure that the objectives are achieved. During implementation, the KPIs can then be used to track the effectiveness of the concepts and activities.

This is how to plan and design your production footprint.