Figures 4.11 and 4.12 represent the reconfiguration process from local distribution through logistics centralisation to postponed manufacturing (final manufacturing in the warehouse). The differences in the implementation path are based upon the different starting points. The path with a localised starting point goes through centralisation within Europe starting from autonomous, duplicated local structures. The path with a global starting point builds a small European presence and then migrates through the increase of European presence centrally (representing a further location into Europe, rather than a further centralisation from within Europe).
Table 4.6 Differences in reconfiguration processes for companies depending upon starting point (global or local)