Global Activities
Benchmarking, procurement or logistics optimisation can today no longer be carried out in an isolated fashion while analysing the domestic market, but rather must always be approached from a global perspective. Even if it is not always beneficial to indeed use a Chinese or Mexican supplier, then merely alone the knowledge about its existence can be worth some percentage points in negotiations with the current supplier. Owing to currency fluctuations, sometimes identical products of the same quality can be purchased more cheaply (e.g. in the region where dollars are used). In addition, optional transactions safeguard against risk in the event of price increases.
In the emerging countries, there are serious competitors developing in many industrial regions. They not only have access to cheaper raw materials and labour, but rather have an additional advantage through product modifications. Global benchmarking identifies such innovations. As a result, our local consultants implement it for our clients.
We are represented in all important sourcing markets (Asia, Eastern Europe as well as North and Latin America) through our own or partner companies. This local know-how helps our clients to attain fast and sustainable effects. After the successful completion of the project, we also offer our clients the opportunity to use our sourcing desks. In this case, the services of our foreign partners can be used over the long-term.