The manifold challenges and disruptions that global supply chains are currently facing are greater than ever before. Geopolitical tensions, an increasing shortage of resources, and the global Covid-19 pandemic have all had an immense impact on the trade in goods and are creating a tremendous pressure for companies from all industries to adapt to these changes.
In order to ensure a resilient supply chain and to be prepared for future challenges and disruptions, companies must be aware of the complex dependencies between the different enablers and target dimensions within a reliable supply chain. The new Porsche Consulting Study provides decisive insights into which strategic investments need to be made in order to consolidate the supply chain and ensure long-term customer satisfaction. A new approach was designed to differentiate investment plans into mid-term and long-term strategies with the aim of identifying potential for transformation in the supply chain visions and strategies of the respective companies. Porsche Consulting has therefore developed a functional model that bundles these complex issues into four target dimensions: Resilience & Flexibility, Cost & Capital Efficiency, Ecological Sustainability, and Social Acceptance. These premises and target dimensions are facilitated by three internal and three external enablers respectively. The internal enablers comprise Processes & Organization, Digitalization, and Technology, while the external ones include the Operating Model, Partnering, and Geographical Portfolio.