該原則的核心理念在於，將生產基地就近佈局至目標銷售市場。 也就是說，在銷售和使用地生產車輛及零組件。 由此盡可能縮短運輸路程，提高運輸可靠性，並進一步貼近客戶，瞭解客戶需求。 與此同時，這種方案還可提升供應鏈的應變能力，因為各個基地可以更快地對當地市場需求做出反應。 做為全球最重要的汽車自動技術供應商之一，Festo 如何因應這個挑戰？
我們就此採訪產品專家 Johannes Berwanger。
Relocating to regional production sites has numerous advantages.
"The 'local for local' concept is a key building block for achieving sustainability goals in the automotive industry. By shortening transport routes and thus reducing CO₂ emissions, we are helping to significantly reduce our customers' environmental footprints," says Johannes Berwanger.
"The political framework is also developing in this direction. In the US, for example, we see the CHIPS Act as a clear incentive to strengthen local production. Our expertise allows us to support our customers in successfully making this change.
The advantages of local production are enormous. Shorter supply chains are a faster and more reliable way for enable our customers to bring their products to market.This is a competitive advantage, especially in the automotive industry, where time is an important factor. By producing locally, it is also possible to react quickly to changing customer requirements or seasonal fluctuations. Thanks to our knowledge of variant production, we can help our customers to optimise utilisation of system capacity. Festo products, which are also available in a wide range of variants, help to make this a reality.
The production of different variants has been a core part of the Festo product range for years and is a key factor for our customers. The ability to freely configure solutions is extremely important too, as it allows our customers to meet their specific needs, whether these arelegal and market-specific specifications or technical requirements. However, combining this flexibility with maximum efficiency remains a constant challenge. This is precisely where our strength lies. We not only offer the technical solutions, but also the experience and commitment to successfully implement them for the benefit of our customers."
The "local for local"' principle is much more than a short-term reaction to current crises. It represents a strategic step that will significantly improve the efficiency, flexibility and sustainability of automotive production. At a time when consumers expect customised products and short delivery times, this approach provides the basis for long-term success.
The future of vehicle construction is local – close to the customer, resource-saving and flexible. Companiesthat commit to this strategy not only secure competitive advantages, but also actively contribute to the transformation of the industry.