{"id":10009,"date":"2026-05-06T08:11:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.munich-strategy.com\/entscheidungsstrategien-industrial-automation\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:06:42","slug":"strategic-competition-industrial-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.munich-strategy.com\/en\/strategic-competition-industrial-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"White Paper: How Europe\u2019s machinery and plant engineering industry can strategically compete with low-cost players"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;h8&#8243;]Your contact[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><em><strong>t<\/strong> <\/em>+49 89 1250 1590<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\"><a style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\" href=\"mailto:presse@munich-strategy.com\">presse@munich-strategy.com<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9877&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1777455987592{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Melissa Motyka<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9881&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1777456075646{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ansgar Breuer<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;32-header_studie_top100-2018&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\">WHITE PAPER<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">05 \/ 2026<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>White paper: How Europe\u2019s machinery and plant engineering industry can strategically compete with low-cost players<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2561&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9889&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;h8&#8243;]Competitive pressure on European machinery manufacturers is increasing significantly: demand is shifting toward Asia, local players are rapidly strengthening their technological capabilities and are increasingly targeting established markets in Europe. The strategic landscape has rarely been more challenging.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>Against this backdrop, a central question arises: how can European machinery manufacturers position themselves for long-term success? Our white paper analyzes the structural changes in the market and outlines concrete strategic options.<\/h6>\n<h6>At its core, the analysis focuses on two fundamental strategic directions: consistently defending the premium position through differentiation and innovation or actively competing in the mid-range segment with new, cost-optimized offerings. Importantly, these approaches are not mutually exclusive, however, they require clear strategic design and consistent execution.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Key Insights<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Asian Competition Is Reshaping the Rules of the Game. European machinery manufacturers are increasingly under pressure \u2013 both in growth markets and in their home markets:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6>Demand and industrial value creation are structurally shifting toward Asia<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6>Asian players are rapidly closing the technological gap, reaching \u201cgood enough\u201d performance levels<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6>Cost advantages, local networks and industrial policy frameworks strengthen their competitive position<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6>At the same time, Asian competitors are increasingly targeting core European markets<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Two Strategic Options Define Market Positioning.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Companies must make a clear strategic choice:<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>Defend:<\/strong> Focus on premium segments through differentiation, innovation and service<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><strong>Attack:<\/strong> Expand the portfolio with mid-range offerings to compete more directly<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Success depends on a clear strategic design across market positioning, value proposition and operating model. Both strategies offer opportunities but also involve specific risks.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Success Factors and Strategic Clarity as Key.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Long-term success depends on selecting and consistently executing the right strategic path:<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6>Premium segment: differentiation through innovation, integration and leveraging the installed base<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6>Mid-range segment: competitiveness through cost parity, standardization and local value creation<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6>Across both: time-to-market, strong partner networks and the right organizational setup are critical<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Choosing the right approach requires a thorough assessment of key factors:<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6>Market potential and growth dynamics (premium vs. mid-range)<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6>Competitive intensity and defensibility of the current position<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6>Internal capabilities and resources for execution<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6>Risks such as cannibalization, cost structure and localization<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Companies that address these questions clearly and execute their strategy consistently will secure their long-term competitiveness.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#0bb5d2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\">CONTACT<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Connecting knowledge.<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2561&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>If you would like to order our white paper as a PDF, please, email to presse@munich-strategy.com.<\/h6>\n<h6>We would be happy to share insights from recent relevant projects in a personal discussion.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;h8&#8243;]Your contact<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Munich Strategy GmbH &amp; Co. KG<\/strong><br \/>\nT\u00fcrkenstra\u00dfe 5<br \/>\n80333 M\u00fcnchen<\/h6>\n<h6><em><strong>t<\/strong><\/em> +49 \u2013 89 \u2013 1250 1590<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\"><a style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\" href=\"mailto:presse@munich-strategy.com\">presse@munich-strategy.com<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#0bb5d2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2647&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.munich-strategy.com\/en\/study-india-matters\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;h8&#8243;]Read more[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6>Shifting Gears. Why India matters for German mechanical and plant engineering companies. <a title=\"Segment Insights: Verpackungsmaschinen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.munich-strategy.com\/en\/study-india-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\">Study<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2647&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.munich-strategy.com\/en\/ceo-roundtable-food-and-packaging-machinery-2025\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;h8&#8243;]Read more[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>CEO Roundtable Food &amp; Packaging Machinery: \u201cRethinking Differentiation, Not Reinventing Products&#8221;. <span style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\"><a style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\" title=\"Service Excellence im Maschinenbau\" href=\"https:\/\/www.munich-strategy.com\/en\/ceo-roundtable-food-and-packaging-machinery-2025\/\"><span style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\">Article<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0bb5d2;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h6>Asian competition is forcing European manufacturers to make clear strategic choices. 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