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Battery electric vehicles are on their way to becoming the primary drive technology in the automotive sector. The current global annual demand for batteries will rise from its current level of around 1.5 terawatt hours (TWh) to over 7.5 TWh by 2035. This increasingly directs the focus toward the cost aspects of high-voltage battery production. Quality assurance is crucial in stabilizing the complex production process and meeting the technical requirements for the product. Technological innovations mean expenditure is currently high, making quality one of the key cost levers.    European manufacturers face massive challenges, including high scrap rates and rising costs. Even after several years of production in a steady state, scrap rates still lie between 8 and 12%. By reducing this rate by just 2%, manufacturers could save millions of euros annually. Despite facing similar issues, many manufacturers work on quality solutions individually. Joint efforts could unlock significant cost advantages and strengthen the competitive position of European manufacturers, especially with the upcoming innovation of solid-state batteries.    Learn more about the potential of quality assurance and cooperation in battery cell production: https://bit.ly/4hEhJZj    #BatteryCellProduction #Quality #QualityAssurance #Innovation #Collaboration #Electromobility 

Valentine’s Day isn’t just a seasonal sales boost – it’s a key opportunity for retailers who leverage emotional triggers.   With curated experiences and smart omnichannel strategies, seasonal demand can turn into lasting customer lifetime value. Porsche Consulting shows how to make this happen:   🌹 Foot Traffic is Back Retail foot traffic is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, driven also by events like Valentine’s Day. Beyond transactions, physical stores must use the chance of the customer engagement to create unique experiences that turn occasional visits into lasting brand loyalty.   🌹 Flagship Stores as a Catalyst Expanding retail from traditional stores to experiential flagships is a strategic move. Personalization, interaction and experiences in this immersive spaces not only increase engagement but also strengthen brand perception, drive omnichannel conversion and also shows an uplift effect on the average consumer basket.     🌹 Physical & Digital Retail are Blending New stores influence sales across all channels driving both growth, but also potential cannibalization effects. Customers now switch seamlessly between research, in-store visits, and digital checkouts. The challenge for retailers is not just to facilitate these transitions but to actively engineer them – leveraging data into individual product suggestions, loyalty and influencer marketing.   How is your business transforming momentary customer interactions into long-term value?   #Retail #FlagshipStores #ValentinesDay #FutureOfRetail #Omnichannel #ConsumerBehavior #BrandExperience

We are delighted to welcome Karsten Crede to our team as Senior Advisor at Porsche Consulting. 🌟 With his extensive expertise in motor insurance and mobility, he is a thought leader at the interface of the two industries and will therefore be able to significantly add value for our clients.   Karsten Crede is currently Director of the Mobility Insurance Lab at the Chair of Mobility at the Universität St.Gallen (HSG) and founder of "The Mobility Insurance Network"– a newly formed thinktank and platform bringing together different players from the mobility and insurance ecosystems. Crede has held outstanding leadership roles throughout his career, including leading ERGO Direkt Versicherung AG as CEO and serving as Member of the Board at ERGO Digital Ventures. Before that, he was Member of the Management Board at Allianz Versicherung AG, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty AG and Allianz Partners. He was also in charge of the worldwide insurance business of Volkswagen Group, where he served as a Spokesman of the Management Board at Volkswagen Versicherungsdienst.    "Smart cars need smart insurances. With its deep technical expertise, Porsche Consulting is ideally positioned to contribute to the development of innovative and profitable solutions. I’m excited to join the team and contribute my experience from the insurance and automotive industry," he says.   We look forward to working together on exciting projects!   #Welcome #Consulting #NewColleague #Insurance #Automotive

The #GlobalOperationsSummit 2025 is bringing industry leaders and experts together for engaging discussions and insightful sessions. The summit showcases the latest innovations and best practices in the field of operations. The guests had to chance to experience a virtual Porsche smart factory tour in an immersive room, where cutting-edge manufacturing processes and innovations could be explored firsthand.   We are thrilled to have such thought-provoking speakers and collaborative sessions that drive innovation and excellence in the field of operations. Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG, provided valuable insights into how Porsche is mastering industry transformation with a smart, lean, and green production approach. The discussion on future-proof industrialization featured valuable insights from Karsten Schnake (Škoda Auto) and Joerg Heidelberg (MEYER WERFT), exploring innovative strategies for sustainable and efficient manufacturing. Supply chain resilience and footprint fit was brought to life by Stefan Schulz (Schneider Electric), Dr. Heiko Gierhardt (JLR), and Michael Stietz (Körber Technologies), who shared their expertise on building resilient and sustainable supply chains. For solutions for Europe’s industrial future, Wolfgang Niedermark (BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.) and Dr. Peter Ammon (Agora Strategy) provided strategic perspectives on strengthening Europe’s industrial competitiveness in a global landscape. These thought-provoking sessions focused on:   ➡️ Future-proof Industrialization:  Industrial processes can be made future-proof through innovative approaches and technologies, with an emphasis on sustainability, digitalization, and global competitiveness.   ➡️ Supply Chain Resilience and Footprint Fit: The importance of resilient and sustainable supply chains, including strategies to address global challenges and optimize environmental impact.   ➡️ Solutions for Europe's Industrial Future: Concrete solutions and strategic approaches ensuring Europe's industrial competitiveness in a global context.   #Operations #SupplyChain #Resilience #Europe #Industrialization

Let’s get started with the Global Operations Summit 2025!                                                                                                                                                                              The COO Summit is officially underway and our team from Porsche Consulting just welcomed the guests to the DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin.   Today, our guests will dive into a comprehensive program designed to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities in global operations. The summit will feature in-depth discussions on strategic planning, where experts will share their insights on navigating the complexities of the modern operations landscape. The event is an opportunity to engage with top industry leaders during panel sessions, gaining valuable perspectives on success strategies and innovative solutions. Moreover, the event will highlight the latest advancements in technology, showcasing how cutting-edge innovations can drive efficiency and excellence in operations. Various will provide their input on topics such as sustainability, digital transformation, and supply chain optimization. The participants will explore how these topics and technologies are transforming industry and shaping the future of global operations. One of the many highlights is a virtual Porsche Smart Factory Tour in an immersive room, where they can experience manufacturing processes and innovations first-hand.   #GlobalOperationsSummit #COOSummit #Innovation #Operations

The transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely acknowledged by business leaders. However, many companies still struggle to move beyond the experimental stage.    What does it take to turn AI into a successful business strategy delivering lasting impact across the entire value chain? Today at Porsche Consulting France, as part of the Paris AI Action Summit, we had the pleasure of hosting business leaders, CIOs and CDOs from various industries to share insights and practical knowledge about Porsche’s journey with AI. Benoit Romac, Managing Director Porsche Consulting France, kicked off the event by highlighting the structural transformations taking place in the automotive industry and driving innovation, including: the shift towards electromobility, the software-defined vehicle, amidst an increasing global competition. An exclusive keynote session shared lessons on how to deliver data-driven value at scale:    ➡️ Scan your AI opportunity space  AI is not just ChatGPT. It encompasses causal AI, computer vision, Robot Process Automation, Natural Language Processing, or foresight analytics, creating many opportunities for analyzing, predicting, monitoring, optimizing or automating processes.    ➡️ Perform and transform  We ensure to initiate any transformation process with short-term impacts. Identify and pick the low-hanging fruits while laying down the long-term strategic foundations enabling AI adoption throughout the company.    ➡️ Pick the right use cases that will scale with impact  This requires a structured funnel management approach, an empowered team and a systematic focus on impact measurement.     ➡️ No quality data = No quality AI  We established data domain owners, targeting a data mesh as our end-product. They are responsible for data quality and accessibility across functions.    We thank all our guests and our very enthusiastic team for sharing this special moment with us!    #AIActionSummit #Digitalization #Data #AI #DigitalTransformation

We are preparing for the "Global Operations Summit 2025". Take an exclusive sneak peek behind the scenes.   Industrial resilience and competitiveness are facing massive challenges today. Global disruptions, financial pressure, rising complexity, workforce shifts, digitalization, and sustainability—these challenges can no longer be tackled in silos. It's time to talk about the COO agenda and turn these challenges into opportunities.    Our team is working on the last details to create an event that highlights the latest trends and innovations in the world of global operations. At the DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin, we'll have an engaging exchange of ideas on success strategies with fellow operations thought leaders, featuring diverse insights and multifaceted panel sessions.   We look forward to sharing our insights and experiences with you and shaping the future of global operations together.   #COO #Operations #GlobalOperationsSummit #Innovation

A glimpse behind the scenes of our AI @Porsche conference, organized as part of the AI Action Summit that is taking place in Paris.    This international summit hosted by President Macron brings together the most influential voices in AI – industry leaders, policymakers, startups, and top researchers – to share best practices on AI development and its challenges.    Dr. Hagen Radowski, Senior Partner and Practice Leader for Development & Technology, had the opportunity to attend inspiring debates today at the Grand Palais. The fast pace at which the AI topic is moving across Europe is reflected in the 50 projects currently showcased at the summit.    Now, our office is getting ready: Benoit Romac, Managing Director Porsche Consulting France and the entire Paris team will host an exclusive session with 20 business leaders and digitalization experts who are interested in learning how Porsche is using AI to transform itself. Our keynote speakers will address the following questions:   ➡️ How to develop an AI strategy? ➡️ How to scale AI use cases throughout the entire company? ➡️ How to leverage AI to solve complex business challenges? #AI #Innovation #Digitalization #Data #DigitalTransformation #AIActionSummit

Porsche Consulting has won the German Design Award 2025 in the category "Excellent Communications Design – Web" for the relaunch of our corporate website!     We had the honor of attending the award ceremony in Frankfurt and receiving this recognition in person. The concept of our website "Design That Moves Change" captivated an international jury of design experts from business, academia, and science across 16 nations.    The website's design centers on movement, symbolizing transformation in a dynamic world. The result: a motional user experience that brings Porsche Consulting to life.    The German Design Award, recognized globally as one of the most prestigious accolades in design across industries, has been awarded annually by the German Design Council since 2012. With this "Winner" award, we are honored to join a legacy of projects that push the boundaries of design excellence.     See for yourself what makes our award-winning website stand out: https://lnkd.in/eimTzPJn    #GermanDesignAward #Website #WebDesign #UserExperience #DigitalTransformation 

What if a country suddenly imposes 50% tariffs on foreign products? For internationally operating companies, such developments can have a significant impact on supply chains, procurement, and competitiveness. But how can businesses prepare for such scenarios – and how can they respond effectively? The key lies in building resilient structures and processes that can withstand uncertainty and disruption. Quick wins for fast implementation include adopting flexible pricing strategies, adjusting contracts, optimizing tariff classification, and engaging in political advocacy. For long-term resilience, companies can diversify their supplier base, relocate production or final assembly, and leverage joint ventures or local production licenses. Together with our strategic partner Agora Strategy, Porsche Consulting has identified how companies can enhance their global resilience and proactively address geopolitical risks: ✅ Analyzing the global footprint – Conducting a detailed assessment of supply chains, procurement sources, and supplier networks to identify vulnerabilities. ✅ Developing concrete action plans – Crafting tailored solutions that align with each company’s specific needs and strategic goals. ✅ Supporting implementation – Guiding businesses from strategy to execution, ensuring long-term, sustainable results. Scenario analyses and risk assessments help companies reduce financial risks and strengthen their competitive edge. Is your business ready for global disruptions? Find out more about how to minimise the negative effects of punitive tariffs or even turn them into opportunities in the Porsche Consulting article: https://lnkd.in/evwGY_hV   #Geopolitics #GlobalTrade #SupplyChainResilience #Tariffs #Procurement #Resilience