relocation

Global companies need a valid decision basis. The choice of a specific location is still not a standard decision within companies, but a mostly data-driven and finally strategic decision on top management level. The challenge there is to combine all single aspects according costs, qualitative and quantitative chances and risks to a conclusive picture. The decision process of production site management is an important strategic task, where as its quality can be significantly improved by using dedicated instruments.

Although the relocation trend has slightly decreased during the last five years, nowadays more companies plan to shift abroad in the near future. In particular small- and medium-sized companies plan the relocation of parts of their value chain. The disadvantage of the German location can only be compensated by a combination of cost optimization and an increase of productivity. A systematic procedure and the application of sophisticated evaluation tools support the company in its process of decision making. Considering the type of business, guidelines for competitive value chain management can be developed.