Case interview at Porsche Consulting

Porsche Consulting's format is different from MBB, and that actually works in your favor if you prepare right. This is a "case presentation" style. You get info, work alone for 10 minutes, then present for 5 minutes. No back and forth during analysis.

What they are really testing:

• Can you scan information quickly and spot what matters?
• Can you structure a problem under time pressure without guidance?
• Can you deliver a clear recommendation, not just analysis?

How to use the 10 minutes:

• First 2 min: Read everything. Do not solve yet. Identify the core question and key data.
• Next 5 min: Build your structure. Three buckets max. Do the math. Get to a directional answer.
• Last 3 min: Prep your presentation flow. Opening line, structure, key insight, recommendation. Do not script, just nail the flow.

For the 5 minute presentation. Lead with your recommendation within the first 30 seconds. "I would recommend X, here is why." Then walk through your logic. Do not narrate your thought process chronologically. That is boring and wastes time.

On case types. Porsche Consulting focuses on operational efficiency, lean transformation, and manufacturing. Expect cost optimization, production improvement, or supply chain cases. Think "how would you improve throughput at this plant" not "should this company enter China."

Key thing most candidates miss. Structure and clarity matter more than the "right" answer. They know you cannot solve it perfectly in 10 minutes. They want sharp thinking and confident delivery.

Practice by giving yourself exactly 10 minutes on any case, then present out loud for 5 minutes. Record yourself. You will immediately spot where you ramble.

This is a fantastic question, and you've rightly identified that this isn't the standard approach for many firms. Porsche Consulting, given its lean, action-oriented culture, uses this format to simulate a very real consulting challenge: how do you quickly synthesize limited information, structure a problem, and articulate a path forward under tight deadlines? It's less about finding the perfect answer and more about demonstrating your ability to prioritize, communicate a logical framework, and project confidence with incomplete data.

During your 10 minutes of solo prep, your goal isn't to solve the entire case. Instead, focus on defining the core problem, outlining 2-3 key drivers or hypotheses you'd explore, and drafting a crisp recommendation with actionable next steps. Think "MECE enough" structure for your thinking, not a fully flushed-out analysis. For the 5-minute presentation, lead with your recommendation, quickly lay out your supporting logic (the 2-3 key drivers), and finish with clear next steps or further questions you'd investigate. Remember, they're looking for your ability to frame, not necessarily to calculate.

Practice this exact timing, perhaps using simplified case prompts from general prep materials. Focus on your opening and closing, and make sure your structure is clear even if the depth isn't there. It sucks to feel rushed, but that's part of the test.

All the best with it!

Porsche Consulting cases are typically more operational and implementation focused than classic MBB strategy cases. Think performance improvement, cost reduction, production optimization, supply chain, turnaround, or growth with a strong execution angle. Given their roots, automotive and industrial contexts are common, but the logic is transferable.

The format you describe is essentially a mini project simulation. In the 10 minutes alone, your goal is to structure the problem very clearly, prioritize key levers, and develop 2 to 3 strong, quantified recommendations. They will care less about fancy frameworks and more about practicality and feasibility. Always ask yourself what can realistically be implemented and in what timeline.

For preparation, practice cases where you receive a data pack, then simulate exactly this setup. Give yourself 10 minutes to structure and prepare 1 slide on paper with issue tree, key insights from numbers, and concrete actions with impact. Then practice a crisp 5 minute top down presentation starting with your recommendation.

In the presentation, be very structured. Start with your headline recommendation, then 2 to 3 supporting arguments with numbers, then risks and next steps. They value clarity, realism, and a hands on mindset.

Alessa

This approach is actually rather conventional. It's the condensed form of a 'written case.'

With these, the critical thing is time management. And what is tested is both around content and delivery. 

If you need help with these, reach out and I can walk you through the process.

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

feel free to reach out, as I do have insights for this industry and the DACH region.

Best

Margot