How do you celebrate the opening of a new office in one of the most dynamic regions of the U.S.? By bringing together long-standing partners and supporters who helped to bring it to life. With the opening of our Los Angeles office, we established our second location in California. Situated in Costa Mesa, Orange County, the office provides direct access to a vibrant business and creative community. As one of the largest suburbs of Los Angeles, the area is recognized as a global hub for innovation, technology, and design. Our Los Angeles team is co-located with colleagues from Porsche Design of America , creating a unique connection to Porsche’s culture and fostering a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. To recap the highlights of the opening, we captured the best moments of the evening in a video. #Office #LosAngeles #Growth #OfficeOpening #Consulting

In volatile markets, safeguarding margins is essential – organizations often focus on revenue growth and cost reduction, but overlook one of the biggest silent profit killers: Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ). Every defect, every rework, every delay – and every customer complaint - comes with a price. In many underperforming organizations, these quality-related costs can consume a substantial share of sales revenue, especially in high-complexity, high-pressure industries like automotive and manufacturing. This isn’t just waste - it’s lost opportunity. To remain competitive, CoPQ must be elevated to a strategic KPI. Quality should be measurable, transparent, and actionable across the entire value chain – not only in production, but also in development, procurement, and service. The following key aspects help organizations move from complexity to clarity by achieving full visibility on the CoPQ: Define cost categories clearly ➡️ A standardized CoPQ framework creates transparency and enables cost optimization Integrate data & collaboration ➡️ A holistic, centralized Quality Management System (QMS) breaks down silos and ensures end-to-end visibility Track costs accurately ➡️ Driver tree methodology combined with defined cost positions enhances precision in identifying cost drivers Include customer feedback ➡️ Including customer feedback and complaints in CoPQ reports ensures long-term impact is addressed proactively Leverage digital technologies ➡️ Digital tools enable quality monitoring across suppliers and partners, strengthening the entire value chain The goal: turn quality into a value driver, not a cost center. #QualityManagement #CostOfPoorQuality #OperationalExcellence

Industrial manufacturers across Europe and beyond face mounting cost pressures from volatile energy markets, rising labor expenses, and tightening sustainability requirements. With material costs accounting for up to 50% of total spend, improving cost efficiency has become a strategic imperative. Many cost-out initiatives fail due to siloed organizations and a lack of cost transparency. Yet a structured, integrated approach can unlock substantial savings. By leveraging four key levers – process, design, contract, and strategy – companies can achieve both quick wins and long-term structural improvements, with savings potential of up to 20%. Treating cost-out not as a one-off exercise but as a strategic capability helps manufacturers boost resilience, secure competitiveness, and position themselves as market leaders in a challenging environment. ➡️ Read the full article “Product Cost-Out in Industrial Manufacturing“ at Porsche Consulting to explore the four-lever model and learn how to turn margin pressure into lasting advantage: https://lnkd.in/ewYVEt6K #IndustrialManufacturing #Product #Cost #ValueCreation #IndustrialGoods

"My journey at Porsche Consulting has been shaped by trust, development opportunities, and a strong team spirit. I’m passionate about optimizing HR processes and supporting our colleagues – and I’m grateful for the chance to grow every day, both personally and professionally." – Karin Hörl , Manager HR at Porsche Consulting. Karin began her journey with Porsche Consulting in March 2012 as an intern in the Human Resources department. Just a few months later, she continued as a working student with a focus on recruiting. After a short break, she returned in April 2016 as a full-time employee in the HR Services team. Over the years, she built deep expertise and took on increasing responsibility – culminating in her promotion to Team Lead HR Services in January 2022. Her story is a great example of how careers can evolve at Porsche Consulting with dedication, passion, and a willingness to keep learning. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact. We’re proud to have her on the team and look forward to everything ahead! ➡️ Why could a career with us be the perfect match for you? At Porsche Consulting, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll discover real opportunities for growth, continuous learning, and exciting career prospects. Challenging projects, strong team spirit, and individual development paths create the perfect environment to thrive. Ready to shape your own path? Explore our open positions here: https://lnkd.in/eSru5Xib #People #HR #Career #Consulting #LookingBack

FRÄNKISCHE , a leading international manufacturer of pipe systems and system solutions, has realigned its marketing strategy and organization with support from Porsche Consulting. The company plays a key role in addressing global challenges such as drinking water hygiene, sustainable mobility, digitalization and urbanization. To strengthen its market position, FRÄNKISCHE set out to enhance the strategic impact and efficiency of its marketing activities worldwide. The joint project focused on developing a future-ready marketing organization and a cross-functional strategy. Porsche Consulting identified clear development fields along the marketing value chain. As an outcome, 26 strategic initiatives were defined in the areas of brand and market positioning, communication, steering, collaboration model and organization. The result includes a roadmap through 2030 and recommendations to increase efficiency and strengthen international collaboration between marketing, sales and product management. With the transformation, the company is positioning marketing as a strategic business partner for future growth – supporting the company’s ambition to provide innovative infrastructure solutions for water management, energy systems, e-mobility and data networks worldwide. #Marketing #StrategyExecution #OrganizationalExcellence #Industry

Germany enables the market entry for bidirectional charging. 🔋⚡ With the German government removing the double grid-fee burden on bidirectional charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is no longer a pilot topic but a viable market option. Porsche Consulting has identified the opportunities this decision unlocks across the mobility and energy ecosystem: ➡️ OEMs: Vehicle manufacturers with suitable models gain a tangible competitive advantage. New revenue fields emerge through battery data and energy services. At the same time, OEMs must take greater responsibility for battery insights, secure communication systems, and seamless user experiences as utilities and aggregators seek deeper integration. ➡️ Charging operators (CPO): For CPOs and hardware providers, bidirectional readiness becomes essential. Equipment must meet new communication and settlement requirements, and operators can evolve into flexibility providers for grid actors. Interoperability across OEMs and aggregators will be critical for scaling the market. ➡️ Grid operators and utilities: EV fleets provide a new source of distributed flexibility that can support grid stability. Distribution System Operators (DSO) need improved visibility and forecasting for low-voltage networks, while utilities must prepare for dynamic tariffs and emerging flexibility markets. Structured coordination with OEMs and CPOs will become increasingly important. ➡️ End users: Home energy systems gain higher economic value as bidirectional vehicles increase self-consumption and open access to flexibility revenues. Clear information on battery life and simple, intuitive user journeys will be decisive for adoption. Germany has removed a key economic barrier. V2G readiness is turning into strategic positioning for OEMs, CPOs, and utilities. The next two years will determine who captures the emerging value as interoperability, user experience, and cross-industry collaboration become the main drivers of success. #Charging #BidirectionalCharging #EnergyTransition #EV #ElectricVehicle #SmartCharging

Porsche Consulting continues its growth in North America with the opening of a new office in one of the most dynamic regions in Los Angeles. To mark the occasion, a small gathering with long-standing partners and supporters who helped bring the new location to life officially celebrated Porsche Consulting’s presence in Los Angeles. “In Southern California’s innovation ecosystem, our new presence allows us to support leaders in accelerating progress and achieving lasting impact,” said Gregor Harman, Managing Director Porsche Consulting USA. This expansion reinforces its commitment to supporting both global leaders and family-owned manufacturers. “We’re excited to deepen our footprint and support clients with greater agility in this vibrant region,” added Mark Sawaya, Partner and Los Angeles Office Lead. The new office shares its address with the U.S. headquarters of Porsche Design of America, creating a unique link to the Porsche family and reflecting Porsche Consulting’s collaborative approach. #Office #LosAngeles #Growth #Consulting #OfficeOpening

Porsche Consulting continues its growth in North America with the opening of a new office in one of the most dynamic regions in Los Angeles. To mark the occasion, a small gathering with long-standing partners and supporters who helped bring the new location to life officially celebrated Porsche Consulting’s presence in Los Angeles. “In Southern California’s innovation ecosystem, our new presence allows us to support leaders in accelerating progress and achieving lasting impact,” said Gregor Harman , Managing Director Porsche Consulting USA. This expansion reinforces its commitment to supporting both global leaders and family-owned manufacturers. “We’re excited to deepen our footprint and support clients with greater agility in this vibrant region,” added Mark Sawaya , Partner and Los Angeles Office Lead. The new office shares its address with the U.S. headquarters of Porsche Design of America , creating a unique link to the Porsche family and reflecting Porsche Consulting’s collaborative approach. #Office #LosAngeles #Growth #Consulting

For her 5-year anniversary at Porsche Consulting, Juliane Pielert, Partner Assistant in our Automotive and Strategy & Organization Practice, took over our @porscheconsulting.career channel and shared her personal highlights from an unforgettable day at @porscheleipzig – full of emotions, adrenaline and team spirit! 🏎️ Racing Experience On the 3.7 km track, she got behind the wheel of several Porsche models: legendary corners, real pole-position vibes and plenty of heart-pounding moments. A driving experience that delivers pure goosebumps! 🏭 Dream Factory A look behind the scenes of Porsche production: precise, innovative and truly impressive. Engineering excellence that inspires! 🍽️ Lunch with a View Culinary highlights in the restaurant with a 360° panoramic view over the site, where engineering meets fine dining. 🚙 Off-Road Adventure Through mud, water, and steep terrain with the Cayenne: 80% incline on the extreme ramp, side slopes, water crossings – and even some curious spectators like deer, wild boars and the bees of the Porsche Experience Center Leipzig, affectionately known as “Turbienchen.” 🐝 Thanks to Juliane for taking us along for the ride! #PorscheConsulting #Takeover #Racetrack #Teamspirit #Consulting #DrivingEvent

Looking back on two inspiring days at the @consultingdays at the Universität St.Gallen (HSG) – Switzerland’s leading recruiting event for the consulting industry! 🎓 Our time in St. Gallen was filled with energy, curiosity, and meaningful conversations. We kicked things off with one-on-one interviews with selected students. These personal conversations gave us the chance to learn about individual backgrounds and explore how their strengths could align with the diverse fields we work in at Porsche Consulting. Later that day, we hosted our strategy workshop. Their creative, hands-on solutions and team spirit truly impressed us – and coaching these teams as their ideas came to life was a highlight of the day. We rounded off the evening with a relaxed business dinner, creating space for personal exchange and deeper conversations about consulting life. Afterwards, we joined the career fair, meeting many motivated students eager to learn more about a career in consulting and the opportunities we offer. Supporting young talents and helping them explore whether consulting is the right path for them is something we’re genuinely passionate about, and events like this are at the heart of how we make those connections. #PorscheConsulting #ConsultingDays #FutureTalent #CareerInConsulting #WorkshopExperience #Networking

Looking back on two inspiring days at the Consulting Days at the Universität St.Gallen (HSG) – Switzerland’s leading recruiting event for the consulting industry! 🎓 Our time in St. Gallen was filled with energy, curiosity, and meaningful conversations. We kicked things off with one-on-one interviews with selected students. These personal conversations gave us the chance to learn about individual backgrounds and explore how their strengths could align with the diverse fields we work in at Porsche Consulting. Later that day, we hosted our strategy workshop. Their creative, hands-on solutions and team spirit truly impressed us – and coaching these teams as their ideas came to life was a highlight of the day. We rounded off the evening with a relaxed business dinner, creating space for personal exchange and deeper conversations about consulting life. Afterwards, we joined the career fair, meeting many motivated students eager to learn more about a career in consulting and the opportunities we offer. Supporting young talent and helping them explore whether consulting is the right path for them is something we’re genuinely passionate about, and events like this are at the heart of how we make those connections. #ConsultingDays #FutureTalent #CareerInConsulting #WorkshopExperience #Networking

While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) provide clear benefits, many drivers still hesitate due to range anxiety and cost concerns. To bridge this gap, carmakers and suppliers must rethink product portfolios and embrace flexibility in powertrain strategies. 🔋 At the Aachen Colloquium for Sustainable Mobility, Porsche Consulting shared its outlook on the development of electrification in Europe and how automotive players can succeed in advancing their electrification strategies: ➡ Europe and the U.S. trail behind China in electrification Europe’s electrification rate stands at 23%, while China leads with a rate of 55%. This is not just powered by BEVs but also a strong surge in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and range-extended electric vehicles (REEV). Europe and the U.S. remain predominantly focused on BEVs but must broaden their horizons. ➡ OEMs are gearing up for flexible powertrain strategies By 2030, OEMs expect BEVs to lead Europe’s electrification. Yet, about half of them plan to keep a conservative mix, maintaining internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and hybrids to stay flexible among evolving market demands. This balanced approach helps them navigate uncertain regulations and diverse customer needs as the transition unfolds. ➡ China’s leading position signals REEVs will surge in Europe China has a leading position in electrification by over 3 years, setting the stage for fast growth of REEV and PHEV in Europe. ICE vehicles won’t disappear soon but will coexist with new powertrains. Chinese OEMs highlight REEVs’ growing role in European segments, while OEMs announce new models in Europe – signaling rising innovation and activity ahead. ➡ REEVs offer a high market potential in Europe REEVs break through range barriers and offer higher profitability of up to 5% compared to BEVs in relevant use cases. Their market potential exceeds €50 billion in Europe by 2035. Automotive players must identify growth areas, build resilient portfolios, and drive forward a balanced, sustainable transformation. #Electrification #ElectricVehicles #REEV #EVStrategy #BatteryTechnology #FutureOfMobility

On the way to digital rail: Hitachi Rail chooses Germany as a role model for ultra-modern rail transportation of the future. 🚅 In mid-2024, Hitachi Rail took over the Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business unit from the Thales Group. With the acquisition of the specialist for railroad signaling systems, the Japanese company has positioned itself at the forefront of the global mobility sector. Hitachi Rail has set its sights on Germany, citing the world's largest accessible rail market – and at the same time the most challenging. “If we manage to give Germany modern rail transport, then other nations will follow suit,” says Markus Fritz , Vice President Markets Germany & Global Account Manager Deutsche Bahn at Hitachi. Trials are already underway to show what could become reality in the future. Together with DB Cargo and partners such as Knorr-Bremse , Hitachi Rail is putting Europe’s first automated freight locomotive on the rails. For the current pilot project, on the Dutch Betuweroute, a DB Cargo locomotive was equipped with state-of-the-art ATO (Automatic Train Operation) and RTO (Remote Train Operation) technology for the first time. With this initiative, Hitachi Rail wants to support one of Europe’s most important transport policy goals: more freight on the railways. In addition, Hitachi Rail is working closely with network operator DB InfraGO to advance the “Digital Rail Germany” program. The company is currently primarily supporting the transformation towards digital signaling technology. But this is only the first step. Hitachi Rail can and wants to supply complete systems from the large corporation’s portfolio, including power supply for rail electrification and ultra-modern trains – the full range. Read more about Hitachi Rail and its contribution to the modernization and digitalization of German rail transport in the latest article in Porsche Consulting Magazine: https://lnkd.in/ewwbFRE8 #Rail #RailTransportation #DigitalRail #DigitalRailGermany #FutureOfRail

Industrial manufacturers across Europe and beyond face mounting cost pressures from volatile energy markets, rising labor expenses, and tightening sustainability requirements. With material costs accounting for up to 50% of total spend, improving cost efficiency has become a strategic imperative. Many cost-out initiatives fail due to siloed organizations and a lack of cost transparency. Yet a structured, integrated approach can unlock substantial savings. By leveraging four key levers – process, design, contract, and strategy – companies can achieve both quick wins and long-term structural improvements, with savings potential of up to 20%. Treating cost-out not as a one-off exercise but as a strategic capability helps manufacturers boost resilience, secure competitiveness, and position themselves as market leaders in a challenging environment. ➡️ Read the full article “Product Cost-Out in Industrial Manufacturing“ at Porsche Consulting to explore the four-lever model and learn how to turn margin pressure into lasting advantage: https://lnkd.in/ewYVEt6K #IndustrialManufacturing #ProductCostOut #CostEfficiency #ValueCreation #IndustrialGoods

🎓 Promotion & Consulting – A Journey of Resilience 💼 “I had the flexibility to take educational leaves over the past five years. I was able to focus on my PhD each year and then return to my consulting projects. I was never disconnected from my team or the company.” – Wenjia Su Five years ago, Wenjia decided to pursue a personal ambition she had carried since university: earning a PhD. At the same time, she continued driving client projects at Porsche Consulting — blending the worlds of academia and business. Her research focused on a topic more relevant than ever: Organizational Resilience — understanding what helps companies not only survive crises like the COVID-19 pandemic but emerge stronger. Balancing consulting and a doctoral program wasn’t always easy due to the very different demands and mindsets each required. Consulting calls for clear goals and efficient execution, while research involves embracing uncertainty and exploring open-ended questions. But each year, Wenjia was able to balance her time to concentrate on her PhD for several months, maintaining a strong connection with her team and Porsche Consulting throughout. Her story is just one of many here at Porsche Consulting — where ambition meets support and personal growth is a shared journey. Congratulations, Wenjia. We’re proud to have people like you on our team. 👏 #PorscheConsulting #DoctorAndConsultant #OrganizationalResilience #CareerAndAcademia #PhDJourney #WorkLifeBalance

“I had the flexibility to take educational leaves over the past five years. I was able to focus on my PhD each year and then return to my consulting projects. I was never disconnected from my team or the company,” said Wenjia Su , Senior Manager at Porsche Consulting. Five years ago, Wenjia decided to pursue a personal ambition she had carried since university: earning a PhD. At the same time, she continued driving client projects at Porsche Consulting, and combinded the worlds of academia and business. Her research focused on a topic more relevant than ever: Organizational Resilience, the question of what helps companies not only survive crises such as the pandemic but also emerge stronger. Balancing consulting and a doctoral program wasn’t always easy due to the very different demands and mindsets each required. Consulting calls for clear goals and efficient execution, while research involves embracing uncertainty and exploring open-ended questions. But each year, Wenjia was able to balance her time to concentrate on her PhD for several months, maintaining a strong connection with her team and Porsche Consulting throughout. Her story is just one of many at Porsche Consulting, where ambition meets support and personal growth is a shared journey. Congratulations, Wenjia. We’re proud to have you on our team. #Consultant #OrganizationalResilience #Career #Academia #PhD

We are delighted to announce Dr. Peter Schuhmacher as Senior Advisor at Porsche Consulting. 🌟 With 30 years of experience in the chemical industry and over a decade in the field of batteries, he is a recognized leader in battery materials and recycling, bringing deep knowledge, strategic foresight, and perspective that will create substantial value for our clients. Until end of 2023, Dr. Schuhmacher served as President of the Battery Materials, Recycling, and Catalysts division at BASF SE, where he was responsible for leading the global business in these strategically important areas. He currently holds board seats across the battery value chain at Terrafame, Austin Elements, and Nanotech Energy, further strengthening his insights and perspective on the global battery and materials ecosystems. His professional journey reflects a consistent focus on innovation, transformation, and leadership in the energy and chemical sectors. “The transformation toward electrification requires not only technological breakthroughs but eventually also closed sustainable material loops. Porsche Consulting brings not only broad strategic expertise but also hands-on operational know-how to accelerate this transformation. I am excited to contribute my experience and work on impactful solutions together with the team,” he states. We are excited to deepen our collaboration on high-impact projects with him in the battery and chemical industry. #Welcome #Consulting #NewColleague #Battery #Sustainability #Electrification

Your CV is your story! 📝   Today, Nikolaus shares a valuable application tip to help you present your professional journey in the best possible way and leave a lasting impression:   💡 Key advice: Make sure your CV is polished. Go over it with someone you trust to get feedback on how meaningfully and compellingly your journey is presented.   Best of luck with your application. We can’t wait to hear your story. 🙌   #PorscheConsulting #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #ConsultingCareers #Team