From Review to Restart – Emerging from Crises more Resiliently

We surveyed top executives from 200 manufacturing companies from the DACH region about the challenges they currently face, whether they are implementing or planning transformation or restructuring programs, and what measures they are taking to address the tense economic situation. You can find the detailed results in the study report available for download above. Here are some first insights:

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1. To what extent is your company currently affected by the following business challenges?

Rising production costs

79 % (very) big challenge 21 % little/no challenge

Rising material costs

76 % (very) big challenge 24 % little/no challenge

Rising personnel costs

70 % (very) big challenge 30 % little/no challenge

Regulation and bureaucracy

67 % (very) big challenge 33 % little/no challenge

Shortage of skilled workers

65 % (very) big challenge 35 % little/no challenge

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2. Which of the following programs are currently running in your company or are planned for the next 12 months?

89 %

Nine out of ten companies have either already implemented at least one transformation or restructuring program or have planned at least one for the next twelve months.

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3. Where do you see the greatest potential for improvement in your (planned or ongoing) operational restructuring?

56 % 54 % 45 %
Production costs (incl. direct personnel costs)
Material costs
Administration: Personnel costs

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4. Is your restructuring or transformation accompanied by external support in addition to internal organization?

72 %

Around half of the companies are supported by consultants during implementation (48%). In a quarter, an interim Chief Restructuring Officer organizes the programme (24%).

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5. Which of the following “levers” do you use in your (planned or ongoing) restructuring or transformation measures?

61 % 49 % 42 %
Use of AI technologies
Automation of production processes
Automation of administrative processes

The savings are to be achieved primarily through automation and productivity increases. Only 27 percent are focusing on streamlining the portfolio.

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6. What is the cost savings target for your (planned or ongoing) operational restructuring?

 

 

 

⌀16,3%

On average, companies are planning to cut costs by 16.3 percent.

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