Drivers and trends
SKF’s strategy is developed and refined through an understanding of the external drivers and trends which impact, or have the potential to impact, the many markets, regions and industries in which we operates. These are some of the high level external drivers of relevance to SKF.
External drivers
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Digitalization
Digital transformation changes everything, how we build things, how we work, how we conduct business and generate revenues.
Impact
It affects all parts of the value chain, from design and manufacturing to purchasing, maintenance and how companies go to market. This means shorter lead-times, smaller inventories and reduced costs.
SKF's approach
Bringing new capabilities and value to SKF’s customers by investing in the development and integration of electronic solutions and software. These are used to connect systems and things to predict maintenance and optimize design.
SKF's manufacturing and other operations are expected to undergo significant productivity gains and higher levels of automation, which underlines the need for employee skill development.
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Population growth and increased wealth per capita
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Environmental constraints and impacts
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Globalization
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Urbanization
Industry level
SKF’s business is highly diversified from a regional and industry perspective. Specific analysis of these drivers and our detailed approach is only possible at the industry level. Please read more on SKF's customer industries here.-
Что имеет значение?
Устойчивое развитие? Концепция тройного критерия? Корпоративная социальная ответственность? Что это означает? Комплексный подход SKF к этим вопросам нашёл отражение в программе SKF Care, которая включает такие аспекты, как забота о бизнесе, окружающей среде, сотрудниках и обществе. Долгосрочный успех зависит от правильного сочетания всех этих аспектов. SKF учитывает все эти аспекты в процессе принятия решений.
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Including stakeholder views
SKF works in different ways to interact with key stakeholder groups. This allows us to better understand different perspectives and concerns and can respond promptly to external trends. Read here on our stakeholder engagements and materiality process.