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       More than almost any other sector in Germany, the manufacturing industry is dependent on global investment in plant and equipment. The sector's high adaptability to the cyclical investment behaviour of customers and rapid reactions to changes in key sales sectors and markets have helped it in the past, as has its focus on premium segments.  

      New technologies, intense global competition and regulatory requirements, such as the Supply Chain Act, are putting companies and especially their existing business models under pressure.

      Actively shaping the new reality instead of just reacting to it

      This is forcing companies in the manufacturing industry in particular to make far-reaching changes to existing processes and to realise innovations at short notice. Manufacturing companies that want to position themselves for the future as a result of this increasing dynamism must make intelligent business decisions and make bold yet sustainable investments.

      Whether you are dealing with new technologies, new competitors, new business models or new customer expectations, the reality is that your business is changing. With our expertise, we will provide you with comprehensive support so that you can act rather than react in the future. We keep an eye on market developments, regulatory requirements and new technological innovations and help you to actively shape the new reality.

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      Our range of services

      Our interdisciplinary approach allows us to combine our wealth of experience with the wide-ranging, specialised expertise of other KPMG member firms. This enables us to offer companies in the manufacturing industry consulting services tailored to their specific situation.

      We offer you support with the following issues:

      • Advice on company acquisitions and sales
      • Support with international location selection due to expansion and relocation
      • Advice on accounting, financing, investments and taxes in an international environment
      • Advice on restructuring and cost control
      • Support with the introduction of efficient processes and process optimisation
      • Support in the management and controlling of research and development
      • Support for market entry in Germany and the world
      • Unterstützung bei der Gestaltung und Umsetzung von effizienten und effektiven Wertschöpfungsketten
      • Development of security models for the complete IT life cycle and support in the development of IT security
      • Support for data & analytics, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence and other data-driven technologies.

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      Are you interested in further details about our work and would like to arrange a meeting with us? Then simply contact us via the following channels - we look forward to hearing from you!

      Key challenges and trends

      Realising the vision of Industry 4.0

      Manufacturing companies have already accepted the challenge of digital transformation and thus the phase of profound upheaval with regard to the implementation of new technologies, processes, organisational structures, business models and, last but not least, the transfer to innovative customer solutions.

      However, in order to meet the dynamic market conditions of the manufacturing industry, pragmatic solutions are required in ever shorter innovation cycles. By developing a holistic digital strategy, transformation projects can be realised in a coordinated and targeted manner. Appropriate transformation guidelines can be designed on the basis of a digital target image.

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      Fertigungsunternehmen stellen sich den Herausforderungen der digitalen Transformation und den damit einhergehende tiefgreifende Umbrüchen.
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      How the manufacturing industry ensures security of supply

      The majority of manufacturing companies operating in Germany have global supply networks, worldwide sales organisations and strategically located production and service sites. These sometimes very complex value creation networks require continuous monitoring of the procurement and sales markets, including the development of all relevant framework conditions, in order to be able to take effective measures to minimise risks.

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      How the manufacturing industry ensures security of supply
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      Integrating ecological, social and ethical criteria into the corporate strategy

      The transformation to a sustainable business model is significantly influenced from three directions: by companies, regulators and social interest groups. Measures to achieve a sustainable business case for manufacturing companies can therefore include product improvements, innovations for material efficiency, cost reduction through waste avoidance or even shortened supply chains. Reputation and brand management should not be underestimated when it comes to topics such as recruiting and talent scouting.

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      Regulatorische Herausforderungen meistern - ökologische, soziale und ethische Kriterien in der Unternehmensstrategie integrieren
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      Active, modern HR organisations make a significant contribution to strategic corporate transformation

      In the future, our working world will be largely determined by the interaction between humans and machines. To some extent, this is already the case today. At the same time, there is great pressure for holistic corporate transformation - it is better to work innovatively, digitally and flexibly today than tomorrow. The central goal for companies should therefore be to further develop their business model and maintain their competitive position accordingly.

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      Industrial manufacturing is undergoing a profound transformation

      Sustainable performance optimisation has become the strategic goal of top management. In the face of high transformation costs and a challenging economic environment, companies are required to adapt their business models and structures. As a result, sustainable business performance is becoming increasingly important. Capital market-oriented companies in particular are confronted more than ever with investor demands to improve their earnings and liquidity situation and optimise their capital allocation to maximise returns.

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      Wir arbeiten eng mit unseren Kunden an der nachhaltigen Performance-Optimierung und zukunftssicheren Ausrichtung ihrer Geschäfts- und Betriebsmodelle
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