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If you rethink your stakeholder relationships and related processes along the entire value chain, you could not only ensure everyone’s survival in turbulent times, but you could also see significant improvements in overall performance. ### Collaborative margin recovery   The current economic situation, net zero directives and consumer demand for smart and sustainable products all present a whole new era of challenges in manufacturing. Tier 1 suppliers are already suffering. Manufacturers are at risk without them and thus must welcome new, collaborative approaches where everyone benefits.    ![IFA40_Opener_F1_Final](https://content.rolandberger.com/hubfs/IFA40_Opener_F1_Final.jpg) ## **Think:Act Ideas for Action** It’s been said before that a problem shared is a problem halved. This applies to your business as well. If you rethink your stakeholder relationships and related processes along the entire value chain, you could not only ensure everyone’s survival in turbulent times, but you could also see significant improvements in overall performance. ## Business benefits for all Pulling together to explore and tackle simultaneously emerging problems of today can help ensure greater productivity and profits tomorrow. [Get the full report Think:Act Ideas for Action](https://content.rolandberger.com/en/thinkact-ideas-for-action-40#scroll-to-form)   “Gain sharing is key here. We can create a win-win situation even before development begins.”   Sebastian Gundermann, Senior Partner at Roland Berger     Roland Berger’s Think:Act magazine explores and challenges the concepts of performance and success. Interviews with experts, academics, authors and innovators offer new insights into what it means to be successful in business and as leaders. 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