Client Story

Global automotive and rail supplier

The client is a global supplier for rail and commercial vehicles.

 

We advised in implementing a new organizational set-up and target operating model, a strong global governance structure, and a modified lean set-up for cost-saving targets.

Organizational Performance and People
Performance Improvement
Industrials and Automotive
Mobility, Transportation, and Infrastructure
Reading Time 3 Minutes
Key Results
New global organizational set-up
and operating model designed and detailed.
Global governance structure
set up with clarified roles and strengthened global collaboration.
Global cost savings targets
following the new lean set-up identified and broken down to concrete measures.

The challenge

  • Competitive market environment with rising cost pressure and requirement of cost savings/ efficiency improvements.
  • Historically grown organization with complex structures and strongly self-sufficient regions.
  • Shift of growth markets and product globalization create a need for global strategies and global collaboration.
Section of two railroad tracks next to each other.

The solution

In a first phase, a new target operating model (TOM) concept was developed. Building on initial concepts of the client, the new organizational structure and underlying core governance principles were designed in an iterative approach, combining results from in-depth analysis such as stakeholder interviews, organizational and financial baselining, and benchmarking.


Following its sign-off, the TOM concept was further detailed with strong involvement of future key players. In a series of sprint meetings, the future organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, activities, and governance were elaborated comprehensively.

This joint approach not only facilitated an efficient way of working but also increased acceptance across the organization. In parallel to designing the TOM, a financial target was quantified and verified bottom-up with concrete measures.

 

After finalization and documentation of the new TOM, we supported in implementation planning to ensure a smooth yet successful transition.

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