Addressing macroeconomic challenges in the automotive industry

The instability of supply chains, as well as fluctuations in the costs of raw materials and energy, create a need for clear strategies among Automotive OEMs. These strategies should enable the companies to utilize new business models, make sustainability a market differentiator, and transform both costs and investments

Zero-Based Approach
Introduction to the need for leaner, more flexible, and efficient organizations Importance of rethinking organizational boundaries, processes, and roles Questions businesses should ask themselves when taking a zero-based approach

Future Is Software-Defined
The demand for digital experiences in vehicles Building an end-to-end service-platform The need to own the right control points in the technology stack Becoming agile, digital enterprises focused on delivering unique user experiences for the future

Electric Revolution
The rise of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Europe The potential collapse of profits if no action is taken The need for digitalization of sales journeys Investments in new service offerings and technology foundation for an electric-driven future

Demands on the rise
The need to meet high standards set by today’s vehicle buyers The opportunity to become a long-term partner to customers Rethinking the entire ecosystem, including the relationship with dealers Engaging customers across all touchpoints with an intelligent data-driven approach Building agility across every facet of operations

Get beyond the wheel

The conventional understanding of the Automotive industry is no longer applicable, as we are now operating in a Mobility ecosystem that represents the next phase of Automotive.

The emerging megatrends are causing significant disruptions and raising fundamental questions about the purpose of vehicles, including advancements in connected and autonomous technology, the shift from hardware to software-defined vehicles, the growing emphasis on sustainability, and ever-evolving customer expectations.

As a result, a new value chain is forming in the automotive industry, prompting companies to think creatively about how they can revamp their products, business structures, technology use, and customer experiences.

To achieve success in this new era of Automotive, companies must embrace the ecosystem and collaborate beyond industry boundaries to find new ways of innovating and partnering.