In concrete terms, this means that both companies will acquire and implement projects together. Miebach will be the partner of choice for supply chain consulting for BCG projects and vice versa, if Miebach offers strategic planning as part of a project.

"Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex in the face of increased trade barriers, climate change and, not least, the coronavirus pandemic. Against this backdrop, supply chain management has evolved from an operational function to one of the most important strategic issues for CEOs," says Matthias Tauber, Head of BCG Germany. "At the same time, the increased complexity means that strategic planning and implementation must be coordinated more than ever," says Dr. Joachim Miebach, founder and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Miebach Consulting. BCG and Miebach Consulting complement each other in these areas and will in future offer clients consulting from strategy to implementation from a single source.

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed the importance of well-organized supply chains. "A company's supply chain is a key factor in building resilience in order to be prepared for crises and volatile markets and to benefit from them for its own business," says Matthias Tauber. At the same time, the demands of society, investors and regulation are increasing. "In the future, companies will be held increasingly accountable for reducing their_{carbon footprint} and ensuring social standards along their entire value chain," says Dr. Joachim Miebach. "They can only meet these requirements with well-positioned supply chain management."

These factors are increasing the need for consulting in the area of supply chain optimization. Among other things, BCG contributes expertise in strategic planning as well as international know-how and interdisciplinary teams. Miebach has a track record spanning several decades, particularly in the development of network structures, processes and logistics systems, and can also draw on engineering expertise. Both partners focus on the potential of digital & analytics in their consulting, for example with the help of digital twins of supply chains. "With its globally recognized expertise, its interdisciplinary approach and its in-depth digital competence, BCG is helping us to achieve even greater impact," says Dr. Joachim Miebach. "We are delighted to have found an internationally renowned partner in Miebach for the rapidly growing supply chain consulting business, which perfectly complements our portfolio," summarizes Matthias Tauber. "Both sides will benefit from this partnership - to the benefit of our customers."