The exceptionally positive development of the mechanical and plant engineering sector is a key element in the success story of European industry. Many companies in this sector have mastered the demands of globalization with excellence in recent years. Nevertheless, dynamic changes, driven by external influences, continually present these companies with new challenges.
The focus on operational excellence, the highest quality, and innovation continues to secure the leading international position of European mechanical engineering and is a crucial component of the European Union's export success. Can a mechanical engineering company therefore rest on its past laurels? The answer is a resounding no!

Even after the industry's massive efforts in recent years, the quality of supply chains remains unsatisfactory and not on par with the automotive segment. This means that the continuous redesign of the operations footprint, involving far-reaching make-or-buy decisions, continues to be a key challenge for most machine manufacturers.

In addition to the continuous optimization of shop floor management, new approaches to the digital integration of business processes with adjacent areas such as purchasing, development, and production planning must also be included within a holistic digitalization strategy.
The increasing number of locations makes it essential to transfer the best standards from each site into a single, plant-wide production system and to consistently implement this management system as a global standard.

The success story of mechanical and plant engineering should definitely be continued for your company as well!