Institute
Institute for International Management
The institute researches how companies shape their international operations under changing economic and geopolitical conditions. It connects market entry, location decisions and global value creation with concrete choices about investment, supply chains and collaboration. Its focus is on strategies that capture growth opportunities while keeping dependencies and risks manageable, particularly for companies in Switzerland and the DACH region.
Current research priorities
International markets and growth
Assessing which regions and markets offer long-term opportunities and how companies can align their market entry and presence accordingly.
Locations and investment
Examining how costs, productivity, financing and political conditions influence decisions about production, partnerships and acquisitions.
Resilient value chains
Designing supply chains and sourcing arrangements so that companies can benefit from international opportunities while reducing critical dependencies.
Geopolitical scenarios and risks
Translating potential changes in trade, regulation and exchange rates into strategic and financial decisions.
Leading across borders
Shaping effective collaboration, decision-making processes and integration across international teams and business units.