The global economic system as we know it is undergoing transformation.­ This­ is­ also­ affecting­ agriculture.­ Globalization­ and digitalization have become key issues in the industry, alongside agricultural developments. The spread of protection- ism and disruptive policy are posing challenges to CLAAS, which over time has built strong international networks and relies­on­global­value­chains.­Digitalization­continues­to­offer­a­ major opportunity to master the requirements of the future by developing new solutions. All of these driving forces, whether new­or­old,­will­influence­CLAAS as a company in the future. Even in a volatile environment, the goal remains to achieve profitable­ growth.­ CLAAS has focused its strategy on the following four strategic focal points so that it can take on a leading global role as a manufacturer of agricultural equipment moving forward.