This podcast is the second in a series of two parts. In the first podcast we challenged traditional perceptions of strategic thinking. Firstly by proposing that a re-emergence of localised manufacturing can be brought about, without having to onshore the high volume commoditised production that is made overseas. Second is the means to do so, by thinking about the supply chain, as a supply system.

In this second podcast we look at the issues associated with building momentum in the transformation to a new era of industrialisation. To do this we explore the application of a system based, Integrated Value System to the global automotive parts manufacturer Robert Bosch GmbH and the Australian based family company, MTM controls. 

References referred to in podcast

 1. Waters., C., Tomcar: Australia's last car maker , Sydney Morning Herald, June 6, 2017,  https://www.smh.com.au/business/small-business/tomcar-australias-last-car-maker-20170605-gwkh25.html Accessed 22 Jun, 2022

2. Macdonald, A., Thompson, S., Sood, K, Incitec pivots to end explosives, fertilisers dream; UBS, Mac on board May 23, 2022, https://www.afr.com/street-talk/incitec-pivots-to-end-explosives-fertilisers-dream-20220523-p5anoeAccessed 2 Jul, 2022

3. Incitec Pivot Web Site, About Us: https://www.incitecpivot.com.au/about-us/our-businesses Accessed 23 Jun, 2022

4. Hunter, P., Corporate Strategy (Remastered) II: A Fieldbook, Implementing High Performance Strategy and Leadership, Routledge, Oxford, UK, 2020

5. Strategic Management Institute Web Site, Blogs https://www.smiknowledge.com/post/inventing-the-2040-corporation-evolving-the-corporation-as-a-corporate-collaborative-system

6. Robert Bosch GmbH Annual report, "Annual Report 2021" (PDF) (Press release), Accessed 29 Jun, 2022 

7. MTM Automotive Web Site: https://www.mtmauto.com/Accessed 29 Jun, 2022 

8. Prahalad, C.K., & Hamel, G., The Core Competence of the Corporation, Harvard Business Review, 68(3), 79–91, 1990

This podcast is published by the management consulting firm, Paul Hunter Strategy and Leadership (www.phsandl.com). Associate web sites are PHSandL's research group, the Strategic Management Institute (www.smiknowledge.com) and the strategy simulation tool that can be accessed at CSOsandbox (www.csosandbox.com).

This series is designed for Chief Financial Officers and senior leaders who want to master the art of managing a strategy system—not just a plan. We explore the principles of Third Wave Strategy (www.csosandbox.com), a forward-thinking approach that transforms strategy into a continuous, enterprise-wide capability. The content is equally valuable for corporate executives, consultants, and advisors.

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