Diversified Industrials Publications

A mobile-phone company with more than 500 million customers is probably familiar to you, right? And the name of the market leader for whitegoods is definitely on the tip of your tongue, too, isn't it? Let's be honest: not really.  Because: To a certain extent, China Mobile and Haier still remain"sluggish giants,” just like many other Chinese companies. Read more in our cover story in the actual edition of ManufacturingNow. A.o. you will find topics around the role of procurement in the supply chain or why the examination of healthcare costs can also provide further incentive to innovate. We hope you enjoy the reading.

Date: 04/22/2010 | Size: 707,33kB

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Publication in German

Date: 02/10/2010 | Size: 97,23kB

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Date: 12/09/2009 | Size: 891,64kB

Good news abounds in KPMG's latest Business Outlook survey which demonstrates that the corner has been turned and that recent signs of recovery are not a flash in the pan. In nearly all sectors and geographies, business leaders are expecting improvements in their earnings and their business environment.

Date: 12/02/2009 | Size: 1447,78kB

Those who spot trends at an early stage are able to analyse their impact before others do and can confidently face their competitors. In our first story, we explore the reasons why globalisation has not come to an end despite the frequently repeated credo about "deglobalisation” and protectionist tendencies in some sectors - and we highlight trends such as regionalisation of the supply chain.

Date: 11/01/2009 | Size: 1976,35kB

As economic uncertainty continues, many Diversified Industrials are continuing to look for effective ways to reduce their operating cost base, contain cash expenditures and improve their tax positions. A number of companies have achieved these goals by significantly reducing the number of their legal entities through a Legal Entity Rationalization (LER) program. Read more

Date: 10/01/2009 | Size: 409,77kB

The Business Outlook Survey for European manufacturing is produced by Markit Economics for KPMG and is based on a survey of around 3,700 manufacturers that are asked to give their thoughts on future business conditions.

Date: 08/11/2009 | Size: 1046,31kB

Date: 07/30/2009 | Size: 208,31kB

If necessity is the mother of invention, then recession is surely the mother of cost reduction. This latest edition of The Industrial Perspective explores how the current economic downturn will shape today's cost reduction approaches and steps companies can take to move beyond the tried and tested methods of previous eras. 

Date: 07/30/2009 | Size: 285,50kB

As we continue this year of economic turbulence, some suppliers are faced with going out of business. Now is the time to talk about identifying and analyzing key supply chain risks.  This edition presents a step-by-step approach to help identify and map key risks.  It also proposes a number of safe strategies to manage these risks and shows how the right tools and methodologies can help.

Publikation in Englisch

Date: 06/29/2009 | Size: 284,49kB

The first issue of the new forward looking magazine discusses controversial opinions and introduces new perspectives within the manufacturing, steel and aerospace & defence industry. Furthermore it reflects opinions from leading thinkers and provides KPMG industry-insight.The magazine addresses challenges, highlights and encourages us see things from different perspectives.

Date: 06/09/2009 | Size: 3470,74kB

This aim of this report is to examine, in-depth, the shape of logistics and supply chains within manufacturing today. In addition to the apparent theme of cost savings, this publication includes company testimony such as how Tata Steel is using technology to improve its supply chain processes. Although this is a mainly UK-focused publication, we feel that it has broader applicability to Europe.

Date: 06/02/2009 | Size: 4377,38kB

This edition focuses on the risks associated with outsourcing - as almost all of our clients outsource various parts of their organization this might help your client service efforts. It examines key risks and encourages a risk review. Next it looks at steps companies can take in a crisis as well as how to avoid the crisis in the first place.

Date: 06/02/2009 | Size: 234,56kB

The Diversified Industrials sector is proving to be extremely heterogeneous in the current economic crisis. Whilst engineering, metal production, and aircraft manufacture have been especially hard hit, the growing global demand for energy is opening up considerable untapped potential for areas of engineering and plant construction. By adopting a cash management approach that strictly distinguishes between internal and external measures, manufacturers can forge ahead with major research projects despite the strained nature of the financial markets.

Date: 05/13/2009 | Size: 100,09kB

Not unlike other industries, the global metals industry is in the midst of unprecedented economic conditions. The question now is whether we are at the bottom or still in the midst of a downturn.

Date: 04/30/2009 | Size: 736,85kB

To succeed in turbulent times, industrial companies should now be seeking to reduce inventory liabilities while still maintaining performance, quality, and service. Financially, today's economy has changed inventory from an asset to a liability; where inventory velocity is a key competitive driver on par with on time in full delivery.

Date: 04/30/2009 | Size: 268,63kB

The current recession is considered by many to be more severe than any other global economic downturn since the 1930s. Every day the media reports evidence of market turmoil. Corporate executives are now facing the hardest decisions of their careers simply to stay solvent. But for A&D companies, things are a little different. They are no strangers to economic downturn.

Date: 04/14/2009 | Size: 974,01kB

This paper explores the turbulent conditions in the global commodities market and the implications for global manufacturers as they consider their 2009 procurement needs and look for ways to alleviate cost pressures.

Date: 02/01/2009 | Size: 1072,18kB

KPMG International's latest survey of the post-deal environment, 'All to Play for - Striving for Post-Deal Success' has found that corporates still have significant work to do in improving their post-deal management activities, particularly in a market that is clearly a long way from the days of heady competition and high prices.

Date: 01/07/2009 | Size: 148,23kB

The number of FCPA investigations has soared over the past few years. Diversified Industrials can be especially affected by FCPA risk because of their worldwide markets, complex business models, and extended supply chains. Proactive and broad-ranging compliance strategies can help identify risk, improve governance, and document FCPA compliance efforts.

Date: 11/03/2008 | Size: 75,26kB

The Effect of Rising Commodities Prices on the Diversified Industrials Sector

Date: 07/01/2008 | Size: 123,08kB

Tax Efficient Supply Chain Management (TESCM) for Diversified Industrials

Date: 06/01/2008 | Size: 82,23kB

Trends in low-cost country sourcing for Diversified Industrials - in brief

Date: 03/01/2008 | Size: 1288,12kB

For this study, KPMG conducted a survey with 128 German companies in the engineering and plant construction area. The product portfolio of the participating companies includes machine tools, manufacturing technologies, building services technologies, filling and packaging technologies, transport and conveyor technologies and pump systems for a diverse range of applications.

Publication in German

Date: 02/01/2008 | Size: 861,35kB

Globalization has greatly changed the worldwide steel and metal industry in recent years. Booming business, and in particular the demand from the far east, are yielding record results for companies. Mergers and acquisitions with domestic and foreign holdings are producing new corporate dimensions.

Publication in German

Date: 02/01/2008 | Size: 535,87kB

After new regulations and growing sales-and the potential for a new budget environment after the 2008 elections-what are some of the financial management trends that operating A&D business units might want to consider?

Date: 01/01/2008 | Size: 1099,58kB

Your quarterly insight into sustainability.

Date: 10/01/2007 | Size: 318,18kB

We are pleased to introduce to you the new Global TS white paper "The Determinants of M&A Success: What Factors Contribute to Deal Success?" The paper illustrates the statistical analysis that was conducted to determine how various deal factors are correlated with deal success over a twelve and twenty-four month period after the announcement of a deal.

Date: 01/01/2007 | Size: 724,92kB