Why locationperspectives

Deciding on location is a one-of challenge for most companies

A decision with far-ranging and costly implications

It cannot easily be reversed

Working with in-house resources to address location issues has the benefit of their understanding corporate DNA and deep technical knowledge about the product and services

But will they:

• Have insight on the broad array of location options and feasibility of “What works where”?

• Have the field experience, methodology and tools to cast a robust location decision?

• Focus on top-of-mind locations only to be confronted with saturation effects?

• Be able to take an objective stance?

Locationperspectives draws on 30 years experience with cross-border business, globally. For all corporate activities: headquarters, manufacturing, distribution, Shared services & GBS, and R&D

It has learned that:

• Robust analytics are essential, but that local experience and practical insights make the difference

• Each company and each project has its specific solution, reducing publicly available/generic rankings to a reference frame at best

• Cross-border location decisions are not just about picking a site, but often about corporate transformation projects

• Weak project design and implementation are the main causes for disappointment on cross-border projects