| Company | Company A | Company B | Company C |
| Size (employees) | Ca. 1200 | Ca. 40,000 | Ca. 15,000 |
| Industry sector | Automotive, mining, etc. | Automotive | Mining and construction |
|
| Diverse | Commercial vehicles | Construction equipment |
| Product | High | Medium | High |
| Product variety | Medium | High | High |
| Process complexity | 11 plants, | 15 plants, | 17 plants, |
| Manufacturing footprint | 6 countries | 7 countries | 10 countries |