Designing the Global Operating Model for Liner Operations Excellence

Client or Partner:

Global container shipping company with headquarters and operational teams across multiple regions and hubs.

Service Offering:

Operating Model, Operations Excellence

Challenge:

The existing operating model varied across regions and lacked standard governance, making it difficult to align execution with the company’s strategic goals.

What we did:

▪️Mapped organisational gaps and future role requirements
▪️Designed a global operating model with clear ownership structures
▪️Aligned roles and responsibilities across HQ, regional and local levels
▪️Set up support functions and escalation pathways for marine and cargo execution

Impact / Outcomes:

✅ One shared operating model rolled out globally
✅ Roles and accountability clarified and adopted
✅ Foundation laid for consistent execution and cross-functional collaboration
✅ One global operations team working towards same strategic ambition

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