Holistic Manufacturing Network Management Approach at Jenoptik AG: Light and Production Division

This chapter outlines the holistic approach of managing the global manufacturing network at Jenoptik. The chapter starts with an introduction about the background and historic development of the company. In the following section, the design and implementation of site roles and support functions are outlined in detail. This is followed by a mixed-integer optimization model to evaluate and compare different future configuration scenarios. This enabled the company to consider possible reconfigurations resulting from political reasons. Further, an approach to monitor the performance of sites and to use the information for future footprint considerations based on simulations are shown. Finally, the chapter is completed with a summary and an outlook.