The document summarizes the reorganization of Bridgestone's customer service operations for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Europe. Key points:
- Bridgestone centralized its four country-based OE operations teams into a single front-back office structure based in Germany, supported by shared services in Poland. This improves synergies and makes Bridgestone more OEM-centric.
- The transition involved migrating customer-facing and supply chain activities to the new structure over time, with careful planning to ensure business continuity. Lessons learned include clear communication, documentation, and prioritizing continuity.
- The project was successfully completed on time through leadership, preparation, coordination between teams, and a focus
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