"A study by the German Economic Institute (IW) has concluded that the transformation in many German companies is progressing slowly. Smaller companies in particular often see no need for change.
According to a study, German companies are among the hesitant when it comes to future issues such as digitization or sustainability. Only one in ten is tackling the transformation ambitiously and successfully, according to the "Focus:Future" survey published on Thursday by the management consultancy Kearney and the German Economic Institute (IW).
"Overall, the progress of the transformation in this country is only rated as sufficient," said Marc Lakner, Kearney Managing Director for the German-speaking region. "In international comparison, especially with China, Germany is falling further behind." Many, especially small and medium-sized companies, often do not see the need for change. But these companies also have to react to things like demographic change or a shortage of skilled workers in order to strengthen Germany as a business location. For a change of heart, the political framework must also improve, emphasized IW director Michael Hüther. "Otherwise, it will be difficult to avert the looming deindustrialization."
Kearney only considers about eleven percent of companies to be in the leadership group in the transformation.
The experts divided the rest into roughly half "followers" and half "laggards." The first category includes companies from the technology, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. Resistance is greatest in traditional sectors such as automotive and industrial sectors. Vehicle manufacturers see digitalization as a risk in particular, explained Kearney manager Lakner. "There is an uncertain wait-and-see attitude and little proactive action, also because there is no reliable framework." Certain markets such as China already seem to have been written off." [1]
1. Deutsche Unternehmen oft nicht fit für die Zukunft. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (online) Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung GmbH. Sep 12, 2024.
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