The design of the production architecture is far more than a purely organizational task for OEMs – it is the foundation of long-term profitability.
In a market environment shaped by volatile supply chains and increasing regulatory requirements, the depth of value creation and the choice of the right manufacturing model decide the future viability of a company. Many businesses today still operate with structures that have grown historically but no longer match current requirements for flexibility and cost efficiency.
The EMS Strategy Group optimizes these structures and creates architectures that are technologically and economically resilient.
A successful production architecture begins with an uncompromising analysis of the depth of value creation. The decision of which processes remain in-house and which are outsourced to specialized partners must not be made solely on the basis of short-term capacity bottlenecks.
We objectively evaluate where in-house manufacturing becomes a strategic risk and how targeted outsourcing strengthens your innovative power without losing control over core technology. In doing so, we consider not only direct manufacturing costs but the entire architecture – from logistics to quality assurance.
The selection of the location is an integral part of the architecture. Europe offers a differentiated landscape of manufacturing possibilities, yet each location must fit precisely into the requirement profile of the product and the market.
The EMS Strategy Group develops methodically sound location concepts and accompanies the seamless integration of partners into your existing processes. The goal is an architecture in which the OEM and the EMS partner operate like a single, integrated company – without friction losses at the interfaces.
We develop your production architecture through a structured process:
1. Structural Analysis & Strategy
We evaluate your current manufacturing model, identify inefficiencies, and develop a resilient make-or-buy strategy that aligns with your long-term corporate goals.
2. Design of the Target Architecture
We design the optimal model for your production – including location selection, definition of interfaces, and establishment of technological requirements for the manufacturing environment.
3. Operational Execution
We do not leave you alone with the concept. We support the implementation of the new architecture on-site, assist with partner selection, and ensure that theoretical efficiency gains are actually realized in practice.
4. Future-Proofing & Compliance
We integrate current requirements, such as the EU Ecodesign Regulation and the Digital Product Passport, directly into your production structures to ensure market conformity and sustainability.
Most consultants deliver concepts, we deliver results. Our work does not end with reporting, but with a stably running production.
With nearly four decades of operational experience in the EMS industry, we know where the hidden risks in complex architectures lie. We work independently and exclusively on behalf of the OEM. This guarantees you objective consulting that pursues only one goal: a production architecture that protects your margin and secures your delivery capability in the long term.