"The question is not whether these transitions will happen. It's whether Europe will shape them into its next competitive advantage." - said Giovanni Notarnicola , Partner Porsche Consulting, from the stage of SEMI Europe Industry Strategy Symposium. The keynote addresses the gap between ambition and execution in the three structural transitions reshaping semiconductor competitiveness across Europe. 🤖 Simulation is replacing the lab. Automotive-grade reliability requires up to 2.000 hours of zero-failure stress testing, and a single advanced-node iteration can cost tens of thousands of dollars per wafer: physics-based and AI-enabled simulation environments are becoming the new R&D engine. 💡 Autonomy is no longer a future state. 30% of Europe’s semiconductor workforce is expected to retire by 2030. Autonomous decision-making will become central to yield management, scheduling, and equipment optimization. Humanoids are key enablers, pushing the boundaries of what automation can achieve. 🔄 Ecosystem is the competitive advantage. The EU Chips Act is opening new space for Integrated Device Manufacturers, equipment makers, cloud and AI players, and research institutions to collaborate at a different level. Shared capabilities accelerate competition: no single company wins this alone. 👉 Interested in the potential of AI in semiconductor? Download the report we designed for SEMI https://lnkd.in/ezbPj_Br

Top rankings for Porsche Consulting 🏆🎇    The industry ranking by the business magazine @brand_eins has listed us among the best German management consultancies, as in previous years.     Porsche Consulting once again achieved 🥇 first place in the “Auto & Supplier” sector and additionally 🥇 in the “Operations Management” sector.    Moreover, Porsche Consulting gained top scores in the industry fields of “Transport, Traffic & Logistics”, “Aerospace & Defense”, “Mechanical & Plant Engineering”, “Other Industrial Goods”, “Consumer Goods & Retail”, and “Health Care”. Porsche Consulting also achieved top positions in the consulting fields of “Purchasing, SCM”, “Organization“, “Strategy Development”, “Sales, After Sales, CRM”, and “Marketing, Brand, Pricing”.     Germany’s largest and most representative consulting survey has been compiled for the thirteenth   time. Around 1,700 senior executives as well as about 14,250 partners, principals, and project leads were interviewed in the categories of colleague recommendation and client evaluation.    #PorscheConsulting #Ranking #Management #Strategy

The U.S. freight rail industry is entering a decisive phase. 🚄 Operators, suppliers, and investors operate in a challenging environment shaped by network optimization efforts and shifting market dynamics. Rail operators face increasing demands to strengthen operational performance, improve service reliability, and unlock productivity gains across their networks while maintaining cost efficiency. Porsche Consulting attended the Railway Age Next Generation Freight Rail Conference 2026 in Chicago and discussed the developments shaping the sector. „Rail operators that combine strong operational excellence with digital capabilities will be best positioned to capture future growth,” says Gerald Ott , Partner at Porsche Consulting. ➡️ Consolidation and partnerships remain a defining theme Potential large scale mergers, strategic alliances, and stronger cooperation across the rail ecosystem could reshape the competitive landscape in the coming years. ➡️ Operational excellence returns to the top of the agenda After years of strong cost focus, rail operators are again prioritizing service performance, asset utilization, and workforce productivity. These factors are critical to support sustainable growth. ➡️ Technology and automation become key enablers Digital solutions, advanced analytics, and automation are gaining importance. They help improve network resilience, strengthen safety, and increase capacity in a tightening labor market. These developments show that the next phase of freight rail will be defined by operational performance, ecosystem collaboration, and the smart use of technology. #Rail #FreightRail #Transportation #Consulting #Northamerica

Proud moment for our colleague Dr. Leila Ali Cavasonza! She has been named one of Manager Magazin’s “Germany’s Most Important Women in AI 2026.” The business magazine highlights both her scientific background and her current work in management consulting. 🤖 How did she get there? 🤔 Before joining Porsche Consulting, Leila conducted research at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research). After completing her PhD at RWTH Aachen University, she worked on an international particle physics experiment operated jointly with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and NASA on the International Space Station. In this role, she analyzed large datasets and developed methods for evaluating highly complex models. She now applies this expertise in supporting AI projects across industrial and service companies. At Porsche Consulting, Leila helps organizations bring data-driven applications into practice – from assessing technologies to implementing concrete use cases. Her focus is on translating advanced technologies into practical, actionable solutions. Her recognition by Manager Magazin highlights the kind of expertise and impact our teams bring to AI and digital transformation projects. At Porsche Consulting, we are proud to work with outstanding talents like Leila and are excited to see how she continues shaping the future of AI with our clients. 🚀 Curious about the topics and projects we work on at Porsche Consulting? Then look at our careers page. Maybe your journey with us starts there: https://t1p.de/solte #PorscheConsulting #WomenInAI #DigitalTransformation #ConsultingCareers #Team

We’ve kicked off this year’s recruiting events and were proud to be part of the Maastricht Business Days , Maastricht University ’s largest recruitment event, hosted by SCOPE Maastricht . The day kicked off with a company presentation, followed by an interactive case workshop where students applied the Porsche Consulting approach to a real-life challenge. We were impressed by the structured thinking, strong discussions, and creative solutions throughout the session. We rounded off the day with a business dinner, which offered great opportunities for personal exchange in a relaxed atmosphere. If you would like to get know and talk to us in person, we look forward to meeting you at one of the following events: BDSU e.V. Spring Congress in Münster, Consulting Days in St. Gallen, BDSU Fall Congress in Augsburg or at one of the SQUEAKER Events in Cologne. 🎓🤝 #Consulting #CampusRecruiting #FutureTalent #Careers

Maastricht Business Days 2026 – Our First Time at MBDs! ✨ We’ve kicked off this year’s recruiting events and were proud to be part of the Maastricht Business Days, Maastricht University’s largest recruitment event, hosted by SCOPE Maastricht. The day kicked off with a company presentation, followed by an interactive case workshop where students applied the Porsche Consulting approach to a real-life challenge. We were impressed by the structured thinking, strong discussions, and creative solutions throughout the session. We rounded off the day with a business dinner, which offered great opportunities for personal exchange in a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you to SCOPE Maastricht for the excellent organization and to all students for the inspiring conversations. Our colleagues Atessa, Naomi, Lena and Stephanie look forward to being back next year! 🚀 If you would like to get know and talk to us in person, we look forward to meeting you at one of the following events: BDSU Spring Congress in Münster, Consulting Days in St. Gallen, BDSU Fall Congress in Augsburg or at one of the Squeaker Events in Cologne. 🎓🤝 #PorscheConsulting #MBDs #MaastrichtBusinessDays #CampusRecruiting #FutureTalent

Is the European semiconductor industry moving fast enough to lead the next decade? Porsche Consulting is proud to contribute to SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe, the premier forum on semiconductor Industry, this year held in Poland on March 11th - 12th -13th The event brings together leading industry experts and microelectronics executives to shape the strategic agenda for a sector that, in the EU alone, is projected to grow to USD 217 billion by 2034, boosted by €86 billion in public and private investments mobilized by 2030 under the EU Chips Act to strengthen Europe’s position in the global supply chain. Giovanni Notarnicola , Partner Porsche Consulting, joins the Strategic R&D & Disruptive Manufacturing session with the keynote: "From Silicon to Simulation, From Automation to Autonomy" The industry is no longer rewarded for incremental gains, but it demands mastering three simultaneous transitions: - Predictive Virtualization, where physics-based models are displacing silicon as the primary R&D learning vehicle. - Manufacturing Autonomy, where the integration gap is the new competitive frontier. - Ecosystem Architecture, where geopolitical pressure is forcing an entirely new model of collaboration across IDMs, equipment makers, and governments. A special thank you to Laith Altimime , President at SEMI Europe for the partnership and the exposure in this relevant stage #ISSEurope #ISSEurope2026 #PorscheConsulting #SemiconductorIndustry #Microelectronics #EuropeanCompetitiveness #ManufacturingAutonomy #RDVirtualization #IndustryStrategy #EUChipsAct

🤍 Happy International Women’s Day! 🤍 2026 marks a special milestone. For 115 years, International Women’s Day has represented the global fight for women’s rights, visibility, and equal participation. To honor the occasion, we welcomed Dr. Alina Gales for an inspiring keynote. She leads the Diversity & Inclusion Office at the Technische Universität München and works closely with the Executive Board on advancing diversity strategy. In her research, she explores the mutual influence of technology and society in relation to gender, and specifically deals with privileges and discrimination in connection with AI. AI is neither neutral nor objective. It can reinforce inequalities, for example through biased hiring data, stereotypical representations of women in the media, or the absence of female and queer perspectives in training data. But AI can also uncover unfair patterns, support more diverse representation, and enable more transparent decisions. Bias in AI is not isolated but a structural issue throughout the data process. Technology reflects the people who develop and use it. That's why AI competence is important for everyone, from individuals to leaders to entire organizations. On International Women's Day, we can ask: What image of women do we want to see in this digital “mirror”? And what responsibility do we take to shape it? At Porsche Consulting, we regularly invite inspiring voices like Dr. Alina Gales to broaden our perspectives and strengthen our approach to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion. 👉 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4b3Mjty #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #DiversityAndInclusion #ResponsibleAI

🤍 Happy International Women’s Day! 🤍 2026 marks a special milestone. For 115 years, International Women’s Day has represented the global fight for women’s rights, visibility, and equal participation. To honor the occasion, we welcomed Dr. Alina Gales for an inspiring keynote. She leads the Diversity & Inclusion Office at the Technical University of Munich and works closely with the Executive Board on advancing diversity strategy. In her research, she explores the mutual influence of technology and society in relation to gender, and specifically deals with privileges and discrimination in connection with AI. Her key message resonated deeply: “AI is not a crystal ball that predicts our future – it is a mirror of our society. And what we see in it is our responsibility. “ AI is neither neutral nor objective. It can reinforce inequalities, for example through biased hiring data, stereotypical representations of women in the media, or the absence of female and queer perspectives in training data. But AI can also uncover unfair patterns, support more diverse representation, and enable more transparent decisions. Bias in AI is not isolated but a structural issue throughout the data process. Technology reflects the people who develop and use it. That’s why AI competence is important for everyone, from individuals to leaders to entire organizations. On International Women’s Day, we can ask: What image of women do we want to see in this digital “mirror”? And what responsibility do we take to shape it? At Porsche Consulting, we regularly invite inspiring voices like Dr. Alina Gales to broaden our perspectives and strengthen our approach to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion. 👉 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4b3Mjty #PorscheConsulting #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #DiversityAndInclusion #ResponsibleAI

How can companies align sustainability with innovation and business growth? 🌱 The consumer goods and industrial company Henkel shows how this balancing act can succeed. At Henkel, sustainability isn’t a side initiative – it’s fully embedded in the core business. That’s why Sylvie Nicol , Board Member responsible for HR, Infrastructure, and Sustainability, and her colleagues on the Management Board have firmly anchored sustainability in the company’s strategy. In an interview with Porsche Consulting Magazine, Nicol explains why transparency and measurable data are key to real progress: Only those who understand the footprint of their portfolio can steer effectively, drive change, and grow with the right partners across the entire value chain. She emphasizes that sustainability, profitability, and innovation are not adversaries. What matters is taking a holistic view of sustainability and embedding it across the entire organization. One example highlights this clearly: As a strong, highly recognized partner in the transformation of the automotive industry, Henkel develops innovative, thermally conductive adhesives that help prevent overheating in EV batteries. Nicol notes: “If you really see sustainability as an opportunity for transformation, for competition, for market positioning, to better oneself – then you will change direction.” Read the full interview in Porsche Consulting Magazine: https://lnkd.in/d8bQvdHH #Sustainability #Innovation #BusinessTransformation #SustainableGrowth #ESG

Porsche Consulting has a new office in Berlin! 🎉 To mark the occasion, we turned the opening event into a true Berlin experience. An interactive “Berlin Experience Walk” guided colleagues through the space with a city quiz and hands-on activities in every room. From “Curry36” serving classic currywurst to creative city-inspired touches throughout the office, the evening captured the energy, diversity, and spirit of the capital. Our new Berlin office offers a modern, collaborative workspace in a prime location. With its dynamic surroundings and excellent infrastructure, it creates the right environment for innovation, teamwork, and sustainable growth. A big thank you to everyone who made this opening a success. We are excited to start this new chapter in Berlin and even more excited about what lies ahead. #PorscheConsulting #NewOffice #OfficeOpening #Consulting #Berlin

Porsche Consulting has a new office in Berlin 🎉 To mark the occasion, we turned the opening event into a true Berlin experience. An interactive “Berlin Experience Walk” guided colleagues through the space with a city quiz and hands-on activities in every room. From “Curry36” serving classic currywurst to creative city-inspired touches throughout the office, the evening captured the energy, diversity, and spirit of the capital. Our new Berlin office offers a modern, collaborative workspace in a prime location. With its dynamic surroundings and excellent infrastructure, it creates the right environment for innovation, teamwork, and sustainable growth. A big thank you to everyone who made this opening a success. We are excited to start this new chapter in Berlin and even more excited about what lies ahead. #NewOffice #Innovation #Collaboration #Consulting

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, 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. Watch it now. 🔍 #PorscheConsulting #Office #LosAngeles #Growth #Consulting #OfficeOpening

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