BCG’s Global Operations Centers

What BCG’s Global Operations Centers Do

When your company needs customized approaches to fundamentally and sustainably improve your operational performance, BCG’s Global Operations Centers draw on our broad geographic reach and extensive industry experience.

These centers offer tailored, fully integrated solutions to position your strategies for long-term success in operational areas including digital supply chain, supply chain management, Industry 4.0, procurement, and change management.

Specifically, our operations and manufacturing consultants provide a broad spectrum of advice, methodologies, trainings, and tools. Our collaboration ranges from pragmatic, hands-on operational-improvement programs to simulation and enablement capabilities.

Optimize your service and support functions. Learn how to optimize service and support functions such as personnel, benchmarking, and organizational health checks.
Reduce your material costs. Get up to speed on product teardowns and should-cost analyses—plus the assessments, tools, and processes necessary to achieve procurement excellence.
Optimize your manufacturing, supply chains, and logistics. Engage with our experts on manufacturing strategy and processes. Learn how to optimize project-based construction processes. Access BCG’s experience in supply chain management and operational simplicity.

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Client Work Led by Our Global Operations Centers

Applying Lean Manufacturing to Operations

A consumer packaged goods company wanted to apply the methods of lean manufacturing to its operations and production. BCG’s operations consultants identified opportunities, implemented strategies for achieving the targeted goals, and then trained the team on best practices. As a result, the client cut its addressable cost base by 30%.

Improving a Network Through Linear Optimization

A global confectionery company turned to BCG to optimize its production and distribution network. Using advanced linear-optimization algorithms, BCG assessed the situation and delivered recommendations.

Making Forecasts More Precise

A metals company wanted to forecast demand in a systematic, standardized way. Using advanced analytics, BCG helped the client execute projects with greater accuracy and in more detail.

Optimizing a Production Network

A pharmaceutical company asked BCG to optimize its production network. BCG identified the best locations for offshore outsourcing, thus recapturing up to 55% of the cost of goods sold.