Using site-specific optimization approaches in international manufacturing networks is increasingly proving insufficient. To solve this problem, several holistic and integrated alternatives have been developed to reflect a global perspective. This book presents advances in the St. Gallen Global Manufacturing Network Model and its application in numerous industry-, benchmarking- and research projects. The contents combine data-driven solutions with qualitative management frameworks for the strategic optimization of international manufacturing networks.

1. Introduction.- Part I: The Basics of Global Manufacturing Management.- 2. The St.Gallen Management Model for International Manufacturing Networks.- 3. Operational Excellence: The St.Gallen Model for Holistic Optimization.- Part II Managing Manufacturing Site & Network Optimization.- 4. Managing International Manufacturing Networks in Today's Business Environment.- 5. Unlocking Value with Production Network Optimization: A Strategic Perspective.- 6. Deriving a Network Strategy.- 7. Site Selection Processes in Global Production Networks.- 8. Design for X - Site-Specific Adaptation of Production Processes and Products.- 9. Product-Mix Allocation.- 10. Order Planning.- 11. Adding an OPEX Perspective to Network Optimization.- 12. Process Quality Improvements in Global Production Networks.- 13. From Plants to Network: Digitalization as an Enabler for Global Manufacturing.- 14. Enabling Data-Based Applications in Manufacturing.- 15. Managing Manufacturing Network Performance.- 16. Operations Research in International Manufacturing Networks.- 17. The Role of the Plant Leaders.- Part III: Practitioner Contributions.- 18. Strategic Transformation and Operations Management at Bühler AG: A Holistic Approach.- 19. Global Manufacturing at CLAAS: From a Local-for-Local Structure Toward Network Excellence.- 20. Applying a Regional Manufacturing Network Analysis for PALFINGER.- 21. Network Optimization in 5-Year Cycles at Lapp Group.- 22. Holistic Manufacturing Network Management Approach at Jenoptik AG: Light and Production Division.- 23. Global Traceability as a Competitive Advantage: The Model-Based Approach of a Tier-1 Automotive Supplier.