Benchmarking supply strategies in the automotive and the power tool industry

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Problem Definition and Scope of the Diploma Thesis
• The Hilti Corporation: Introduction and Background Information
• Structure of the Diploma Thesis
• Definitions and Classifications
• Supply Management Definitions
• Classification of a Supply Strategy
• Introduction to Supply and Sourcing Strategy Concepts
• The Sourcing Strategy Triangle
• Global Sourcing versus Local Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Commodity Management
• Benchmarking the Sourcing Strategy Triangle in the Automotive and the Power Tool Industry
• Applied Benchmarking Methodology
• Benchmarking Analysis of the Sourcing Strategy Triangle
• Benchmarking Global Sourcing versus Local Sourcing
• Benchmarking Supplier Management
• Benchmarking Commodity Management
• Supply Strategy Recommendations for Power Tool Companies focusing on the Hilti Corporation

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This diploma thesis aims to benchmark the sourcing strategy triangle in the automotive and power tool industries. The analysis focuses on identifying key differences in sourcing strategies, supplier management practices, and commodity management approaches between these two sectors. The objective is to gain insights into best practices and potential areas for improvement for power tool companies, particularly the Hilti Corporation.

• Global versus local sourcing strategies in the automotive and power tool industries
• Supplier management models and practices in both sectors
• Commodity management approaches for key raw materials and components
• Best practices and potential improvement areas for power tool companies
• Supply strategy recommendations for the Hilti Corporation

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter outlines the problem definition and scope of the thesis, provides background information on the Hilti Corporation, and describes the thesis structure.
• Definitions and Classifications: This chapter defines key terms related to supply management and sourcing strategy, including the sourcing strategy triangle. It explores different classifications of supply strategies and introduces the concept of global versus local sourcing, supplier management, and commodity management.
• Benchmarking the Sourcing Strategy Triangle in the Automotive and the Power Tool Industry: This chapter details the applied benchmarking methodology and presents a comprehensive analysis of the sourcing strategy triangle in both industries. It examines the geographic sourcing trends, supplier management practices, and commodity sourcing strategies in detail.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This diploma thesis focuses on benchmarking supply strategies in the automotive and power tool industries. Key concepts and themes include global sourcing, local sourcing, supplier management, commodity management, benchmarking methodology, sourcing strategy triangle, and supply chain management best practices. It also explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing effective sourcing strategies within these industries, particularly for power tool companies such as the Hilti Corporation.