Delphi Research Questionnaires (round 2) Delphi Research Questionnaires - Round 2 Step 1 of 7 14% Thank you for participating in Round 2 of the Delphi research questionnaire of Made in Europe. During March and April 2017 all input from the Round 1 questionnaires have been received, analysed and compiled. Below you will find: All formulated questions of Round 1 Your initial input / response The compiled results of the Expert panel Response box for your input in Round 2 In Round 2 you have the possibility to: Adjust your initial input Add your comment and thoughts on the compiled results If you have participated in Round 1 and have no further comments, adjustments or input, you can leave the response box empty. If you have not been able to participate in Round 1, you can enter your input in the Response box for Round 2. You are kindly requested to submit your input before JUNE 20, 2017. If a 3rd round of questions will be required, depends on your received input from Round 1. Question 1: ‘Based on your personal experience in the Manufacturing Industry, what do you see as the most significant factors that have contributed to the shift in employment within the European Manufacturing sector?’ 1. Your response from Round 1 CategoryFactorFrequency % CostLow labour cost26% CostCost leadership5% CostTaxrates5% CostEnergy cost3% CostTransport cost2% CostExchange rates2% TechnologyAutomation20% TechnologyProductivity2% MarketClose to end market8% MarketLabour availability8% MarketRM availability3% MarketImproved infrastrcture2% Operations strategyOutsourcing (core competence)15% OtherEnvironmental issues2% OtherMergers2% 100% 1. Your Round 2 input (adjustments, comments, thoughts if applicable) Question 2: ‘In the next 10 years, do you expect employment in the European Manufacturing Industry to increase or decrease?’ 2. Your response from Round 1Aggregated responses from all Expert panel members Round 1 OptionFactors% DecreaseAutomation, robotics, Internet of Things, Industry 4.065,6% Ongoing LCC shift High cost of Energy High cost of investment in MF capacity IncreaseAutomation, robotics, Internet of Things, Industry 4.028,1% Local content regulations Near shoring Increasing transportation cost StableAutomation, robotics, Internet of Things, Industry 4.06,3% Nearshoring <> LCC shift 100% 2. Your Round 2 input (adjustments, comments, thoughts if applicable) Question 3: ‘Considering the Manufacturing Industry has now entered the 4th Industrial Revolution, what do you currently consider to be main strategic and operational drivers for manufacturing companies working across borders for the coming decade?’3. Your response from Round 1 Strategic and operational driversFrequency % Maccarthy & Atthiwarong (2002) Access to low labor cost and labor skills20% Access to markets17% Access to raw materials and technology12% Tax incentives9% Counterattack against competitors2% Other factors Access to cost effective, flexible supply chain22% New manufacturing technologies (IoT, 3D printing, Industry 4.0)13% Stable Infrastructure1% CO2 footprint1% Access to energy1% Cost of transport1% Adaptability1% 100% 3. Your Round 2 input (adjustments, comments, thoughts if applicable) Question 4: ‘Based on your professional experience, how would you rate the critical location factors for industrial location of the European Manufacturing Industry in the coming decade?’4. Your response from Round 1 Location factorsUnimportantSlightly importantImportantVery important 4.1 Transportation0%16%53%31% 4.2 Labor3%13%41%44% 4.3 Raw materials3%38%28%31% 4.4 Markets0%19%28%53% 4.5 Industrial site6%41%34%19% 4.6 Utilities9%28%34%28% 4.7 Government attitude0%13%50%38% 4.8 Tax structure0%19%44%38% 4.9 Climate22%38%34%6% 4.10 Community3%34%53%9% 4.11 Political situation of foreign country0%3%44%53% 4.12 Global competition and survival0%22%47%31% 4.13 Government regulation0%9%50%41% 4.14 Economic factors0%22%53%25% Additional factors IT infrastructure IP protection Environmental regulations Education & skills Quality Workforce ethics Social innovation Company culture Location direct customer / OEM 4. Your Round 2 input (adjustments, comments, thoughts if applicable) Question 5: ‘Based on your previous and personal experience, what do you consider to be the most difficult problem or problems to overcome when dealing with international manufacturing location decisions?’5. Your response from Round 1Aggregated responses from all Expert panel members Round 1 Problems with international location decisionsFrequency % Lack of in depth local knowlwdge23% Lack of objective evaluation criteria13% Cultural differences13% Lack of capable expertise / mgt to support DM process13% Sheer complexity of the problem10% High speed of business climate change8% No TCO focus5% No government support5% Imbalance short/long term5% Environmental regulations3% Bureaucracy3% 100% 5. Your Round 2 input (adjustments, comments, thoughts if applicable) Question 6: ‘Based on your business experience, what recommendations do you have to overcome the problems related to the industrial location decision making process?’ 6. Your response from round 1Aggregated responses from all Expert panel members Round 1 Recommendations for international location decisionsFrequency % Understand local dynamics, way of working, culture28% Apply objective and raitonal evaluation criteria18% Keep a long term view / perspective15% Take enough time for in depth analysis13% Stakeholder analysis & mgt8% Use cross functional teams5% Link to overall vision & strategy5% Understand government regulations3% Risk mitigation plan3% Propoer IT infrastructure3% Education & selection of right staff3% 100% 6. Your Round 2 input (adjustments, comments, thoughts if applicable)Thank you for your participation! Gerard Ekhart DBA Researcher