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Geopolitical tensions, trade barriers, and economic fluctuations require companies to build operational resilience. 🌍 Leading organizations understand that resilience is not just about having the right reactive measures in place and ready to apply in the event of a disruption. In addition, holistic operational resilience means being prepared by assessing the status quo, setting the organization's level of ambition, and embedding the necessary processes and mechanisms for the long term. The overarching target needs to be geared towards securing long-term profitability. What are the key pillars for organizations to build operational resilience?   ➡️ EVALUATE | Measure the resilience level, derive company-specific targets, and set the path towards profitable operational resilience. ➡️ PREPARE | Prepare your organization to respond quickly and effectively to a crisis. ➡️ TRANSFORM | Facilitate resilient business practices by implementing changes in the way business is done and improving the availability of information in a crisis. ➡️ RESPOND | Ensure the right operational toolbox is implemented and ready to plug and play. After responding, review and adopt processes and mechanisms as needed! Whether you're currently fighting a disruption or preparing for the next, the Porsche Consulting Strategy Paper "From Crisis Management to Operational Resilience" provides actionable insights to help you protect your business and turn disruption into opportunity. Download the strategy paper here and start strengthening your organization today: https://lnkd.in/eXjNnSbc #Resilience #Operations #CrisisManagement #Strategy

CEOs have never been under more pressure than now—and it has never been more important to devote attention to the pursuit of high performance. An ever increasing number of executives are recognizing the crucial role that a culture of employee engagement, team-oriented collaboration and focus on results plays in this:   “83% of the top 40 DAX CEOs are putting the topic of a high-performance culture on their agenda to achieve even better business results,” says Dr. Wolfgang Freibichler, Partner at Porsche Consulting. But many companies struggle to implement it: “Our observations show that three quarters of executives within the DACH region are dissatisfied with the existing culture in their organization.” Strategic-leadership excellence, teamwork excellence and performance-management excellence are the three areas of action that executives should tackle first. Find out more about our approach to establishing a high-performance culture in the Porsche Consulting Strategy Paper “High-Performance Culture”: https://lnkd.in/ejwsspRf In today’s turbulent times, culture is more important than ever. #HighPerformanceCulture #Leadership #Teamwork #Management #CorporateCulture

Season’s greetings from our offices out into the world! 🌟🎄   At Porsche Consulting, it’s a tradition to sum up a year with our season’s greetings. This year, it’s all about wishes for 2025. We reflect on the moments that made 2024 special and look forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead.   Thank you to all our colleagues, clients and partners who contributed to this successful and fulfilling year. We couldn’t have done it without you, and we are already excited about what’s to come in 2025! #Consulting #Team #SeasonsGreetings #ChristmasGreetings #HappyHolidays

The demand for electric vehicles is rising rapidly. 🔋 In addition to the environmental benefits, consumers want advanced technologies, connectivity, and cost efficiency. Semiconductors and software integration enable autonomous driving, dynamic vehicle management, and automated ordering of spare parts. Furthermore, government policies are promoting the use of clean mobility. A mass-market breakthrough is likely as battery and car prices fall and public charging infrastructure increases. To dive deeper into this topic, DHL invited experts to their new digital hub to develop new ideas focusing on four key themes: Electrification & Connectivity, Resilience & Agility, Sustainability, and Shared & Digital Mobility. Dr. Lukas Mauler, Associate Partner Development and Technology at Porsche Consulting, explains in the interview how the powertrain transformations align with the broader sustainability goals of the automotive industry. He highlights key technologies, innovations, and market implications in the powertrain and energy value chains that impact the supply and adoption of electric vehicles. ➡️ Watch Lukas Mauler’s interview and learn how Porsche Consulting is advancing the electrification agenda: https://lnkd.in/gkPBShgg #ElectricMobility #Sustainability #Innovation #DigitalHub

How to find the best internal logistics solution out of 30 million possibilities in under 10 minutes? A digital twin can do just that. ‼️   In today's economic climate, cutting costs is crucial. For manufacturing firms, logistics can account for over 20% of product costs. Internal logistics, which involves supplying the assembly with various materials and components, has become increasingly complex due to rising customer demands and product individualization. This complexity is evident in industries such as automotive, mechanical engineering, electrical, and aerospace, where multiple models and variants are produced on the same line.    A digital twin can simplify this by simulating and evaluating all possible logistics scenarios quickly. It uses a mathematical model to plan processes from goods receipt to assembly line delivery, identifying the most cost-effective solution in under ten minutes.    This solution can reduce internal logistics costs by up to 15%, speed up planning, and improve planning quality.    Learn more about how digital twins can transform logistics in the new article from Porsche Consulting: https://lnkd.in/etYtFaMr   #Logistics #Optimization #CostReduction #DigitalTwin

🎄✨ Festive Cheer in Our Offices! ✨🎄    Over the past week, we kicked off the holiday season with cozy get-togethers at our office locations in Stuttgart, Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Hamburg. Warm punch, cookies, and great company brought festive vibes to our offices.     It was a wonderful way to connect, reflect on the year, and share the holiday spirit. Moments like these remind us how special it is to come together as a team. Swipe through the photos to see some highlights!    #HolidaySeason #Consulting #Office #TeamSpirit #Networking  

What will be the 5 most important trends in AI in 2025? 🤖 The time for experimentation has passed. The focus must now be on targeted utilization and concrete benefits. This, in a nutshell, describes Porsche Consulting’s hands-on experience with the new technology in a wide array of projects for clients from different sectors. Over recent years, companies have been launching many pilot projects for individual uses of artificial intelligence. The main priority now, however, will be to rigorously evaluate further investments on the basis of their potential contribution to business success. That means companies need to select the methods best suited to their needs from the comprehensive AI toolbox. And they have to make the transition from generic tools to customized solutions. “Technical considerations are key to achieving better results, but companies also need to adapt their organizations in order to make full use of AI potential,” says Fabian Schmidt, Associate Partner AI & Data Analytics at Porsche Consulting. But what concrete tasks now head the agenda? And what paths will lead to solutions? Find out more in the latest article in Porsche Consulting Magazine: https://lnkd.in/eWrm_jSy #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIModels #AISolutions #MachineLearning

One of the key challenges in transitioning to renewable energy is managing the variability in power generation.    Unlike fossil fuels, the production of wind and solar energy can fluctuate significantly due to changing weather conditions. To address this lower and less stable output, renewable sources require five times the installed capacity compared with traditional energy sources. Porsche Consulting has developed strategies to overcome these challenges and pave the way for greener energy solutions:    💨 Fluctuation: Wind and solar generation depend heavily on weather conditions, often leading to fluctuations of 30-70%. This variability demands flexible backup capacity with a significantly higher installed capacity to generate the same output from renewable energy sources.     🚀 Hardware: To meet the additional demand for electricity generation, a substantial increase in generation equipment (wind turbines, solar panels, etc.) is necessary. On avereage, the installed capacity of renewable electricity source, is five times bigger – than the capacity of conventional power plants – to offset fluctuations of wind and sun and to assure a similar output,     🏗️ Industrialization: The era of highly customized, complex pilot projects is coming to an end. The installation of renewable energy systems must be industrialized and accelerated to meet ambitious capacity targets.    💪 Teamwork: Scaling renewable energy requires coordination between regulation, production, and consumers. Streamlining bureaucratic processes, improving modularization, and connecting smart grids are essential for successful implementation.    💡 Innovation: The drive towards sustainability has spurred a wave of technological innovation. Energy storage systems, smart grids, and advanced forecasting tools are becoming key solutions for maintaining a reliable energy supply – and will benefit from increasing innovation. #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Innovation #EnergyTransition 

In times of constant change driven by fast-moving megatrends, it’s crucial to reconsider previous business models and strategies. But why is it still essential to develop a long-term strategy with a defined business model? What levers need to be considered in the context of strategy development? 💡    We had the pleasure of hosting a Strategy Workshop for the Frankfurt School Student Consulting GmbH at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. As a proud partner for the past two years, it’s always a pleasure to return, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new talents.   At Porsche Consulting, our pragmatic, hands-on mentality is a core part of our company culture. During the workshop, students had the chance to apply their knowledge by tackling a challenging case study. We were genuinely impressed by the quality of their presentations and thoroughly enjoyed the lively discussions.   Consulting is, first and foremost, a people business. Personal interactions are key to offering insights into our daily project life. The business dinner following the workshop was the perfect setting to delve deeper into individual questions and share experiences.   #Strategy #Workshop #BusinessStrategy #Consulting #Students

Cash flow challenges are a major cause of the current surge in restructuring needs, but their main drivers can be managed pragmatically to create value! 💰   A company’s cash flow reflects its ability to generate profits, invest in growth opportunities, and repay liabilities. So, a strong cash flow is crucial for financial health and defines a company’s value. Porsche Consulting’s analysis of leading companies in industrial goods, consumer goods, and automotive supply shows that 60% of cash flow developments are driven by net working capital (NWC), equity investments, operating costs, and capital expenditure. Porsche Consulting has identified pragmatic measures to boost cash flow over the short and long term:   ➡️ Optimizing NWC Freeing up cash from operations ➡️ Strategic Portfolio Management Creating an execution plan for acquisitions and divestments   ➡️ Cost Optimization Reducing product cost to competitive levels   ➡️ Capex Efficiency Systematically prioritizing capex   Aligning these measures with a strategic growth path establishes a promising road map for value creation.   Learn more about how effective cash flow steering can drive value creation in the Porsche Consulting Impulse “The Currency for Value - The underestimated driver for growth: https://lnkd.in/gJWQB8nx   #CashFlow #ValueCreation #FinancialHealth #StrategicPriority #Restructuring