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Connecting the world with speed
In a rapidly changing world, Nexans supports its clients in the face of the critical megatrends.
In a rapidly transforming world that is increasingly reliant on connectivity, Nexans is well-placed to capitalize on developing opportunities. Several interlinked megatrends such as energy transition, digital revolution and global mobility all hold vast potential.
7 Megatrends
Energy revolution
Diversification of energy sources, evolving regulations and public policies, transforming energy networks and storage solutions (smart grids) and decreasing energy production costs.(Source: International Energy Agency)
Digital & data
Skyrocketing data volumes and the growing need for data transmission capacities, the need to leverage data to improve customer experience and business performance, innovation outpacing existing skill sets and growing digital divide.(Source: Oliver Wyman Analysis)
Global mobility
The rising demand for transportation and the growing popularity of e-mobility, increasing congestion and pollution, new mobility concepts, e.g. car-sharing, car-pooling, etc., and new transportation infrastructure. (Source: UNWTO)
Low cost & premium polarization
Increasing price pressure and the acceleration of commoditization, growing margins in premium markets and the rapid development of new, emerging markets.(Source: Oliver Wyman Analysis)
Changing balance of economic power
Increased competition in niche market, access to rapidly developing emerging markets and the need to reinforce competitiveness through innovation in mature markets. (Source: Oliver Wyman Analysis)
Smart devices & infrastructures
The rapid proliferation of smart solutions for buildings, cities, manufacturing, healthcare and transportation, the global growth of the number of mobile and connected devices, and the growing need for hybrid energy and data cables.
(Source: International Energy Agency)
Urbanization & densification
Development of urban infrastructure, aging energy infrastructure, power grids and data networks overwhelmed by demand and the increased pressure for lower cost solutions. (Source: UN Population Fund)
To meet these challenges, we designed a strategic plan based on 3 key strategic axes:
Continue to improve performance through cost competitiveness
Build on core strengths in our existing portfolio in promising markets and regions
Accelerate growth by developing new offers linked to the critical megatrends
Anticipating customer needs, we are preparing today to meet future customer challenges in four key sectors:
- High voltage and Projects
Continuing to grow in the subsea cabling business while improving high-voltage land cabling competitiveness, helping customers find the most efficient and reliable cable solution.
- Building and Territories
Providing new smart solutions for buildings, cities and regions to become more sustainable in e-mobility and energy transition.
- Industry and Solutions
Partnering with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to develop customized cabling and connectivity solutions for power, data transmission and automation needs.
- Telecom and Data
Supporting customers in selecting the right optical fiber infrastructure, including submarine backbones, and providing 'plug-and-play' cable and connectivity solutions, with a specific offer for hyperscale data centers
Our expected results for 2022
MORE REVENUES FROM CURRENT SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
INCREASE OF OPERATING MARGIN BEFORE DEPRECIATION (EBITDA)
RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED (ROCE)
Leveraging our capacities
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Cost competitiveness
Improve our operational performance and reduce our costs through aimed initiatives on raw material costs and consumption, redesign to cost analysis,….
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Operational efficiency
Increase our productivity by upgrading our assets, focusing on operational reliability, lean manufacturing, optimized processes in manufacturing facilities.
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Agile innovation
Further invest in innovation. R&D will be focused on optimizing core existing products for existing customers, producing adjacent innovation to explore new businesses and contributing to transformational activities.
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Sales excellence
Boost sales force through training, an increased customer focus and a dedicated Key Account Management program. Develop a new differentiated “beyond the cable” offering with a new portfolio of services and solutions coupled with a new pricing management strategy.
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Digital transformation
Build on automation and data and analytics platforms to streamline operations, develop new competencies, improve customer experiences and refine our understanding of evolving client needs.
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Organization and people
Acquire new skills and capabilities in some priority functions, including sales, customer service as well as product design and development.
