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The Future of Urban Mobility
Towards networked, multimodal cities of 2050
Management consultancy Arthur D. Little’s new global study of urban mobility assesses the mobility maturity and performance of 66 cities worldwide and finds most not just falling well short of best practice but in a state of crisis. Indeed it is not putting it too strongly to say that many cities’ mobility systems are standing on a burning platform and if action is not taken in the very near future they will play a major role in slowing the growth and development of their host nations. [...]
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Shifting Centers of Gravity
The End of the Automotive Industry As We Know It?
The global automotive industry is set to become a fascinating battleground over the next ten years as established OEMs from the triad markets wrestle with challenger OEMs from emerging markets for dominance. This report by Arthur D. Little identifies some of the strategies that emerging challenger OEMs will adopt as they seek to realise their significant ambitions in the global marketplace. [...]
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Powertrain at the Crossroads
Mapping the Future for the Global Bus and Truck Industry
The impact of the global financial crisis on the truck and bus industry has been profound. However, other forces are also driving significant changes in the powertrain industry. These forces will fundamentally change the rules of the game for players in the industry, affecting OEMs, dealers and suppliers alike. [...]
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Dealer Risk Assessment and Contingency Plan Development
Evaluating dealers' bankruptcy risk
The financial crisis and the credit crunch are taking their toll on automotive retailers all over the world. Dealer insolvencies directly translate into increasing risks in terms of sales volume to car manufacturers. Systematically assessing this risk is key and the first move towards taking appropriate countermeasures. For this purpose Arthur D. Little has developed the dealer risk assessment. [...]
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Future of Mobility 2020
Whither the automotive industry?
The automotive industry is caught in the middle of a crisis of a magnitude it has never seen before. Over the short and medium term, the restructuring actions initiated now will help optimise cost structures, but will the long-term ability to compete be safeguarded? Will the automotive market return to its pre-crisis state or will new business models change the future of mobility? [...]
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Delivering the Brand
OEMs and customer experience at dealers
OEMs are increasingly focusing on brand rather than product differentiation in order to compete effectively. The customer experience delivered by dealers is an important component of the total brand experience. By adopting a structured approach to developing customer satisfaction at key touch points in the dealership, OEMs can reap substantial benefits. [...]
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OEM After Sales Strategy
The case for innovation
With sales of new cars slowing and profit margins decreasing, after sales is becoming an increasing important source of revenue for many OEMs. But they face stiff competition in this arena from new players intent on seizing a share of the after sales market. [...]
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Challenges & Success Factors for Multinational Automotive Suppliers in China
Challenges and success factors for multinational automotive suppliers in China
China is the most important emerging market for the automotive industry - but also a market where many suppliers currently make no money. This Arthur D. Little study illustrates the current situation of foreign, "multinational", suppliers in the Chinese automotive market. It shows areas of improvement and levers to improve operations of foreign companies in the Chinese market. [...]
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Commercial Vehicle Trend Study Towards 2015
How Technology Will Change Value Chain Structures
While numerous studies have analysed developments in the passenger car industry, the heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry has largely remained a blind spot. That is why Arthur D. Little decided to conduct a study on the future of trucks. We elaborated hypotheses on several issues which we tested in interviews with key decision-makers at all European truck OEMs and selected first-tier suppliers. [...]
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Collaborative Engineering in the Automotive Industry
Networking in innovation becomes increasingly important within the Automotive Industry.
Collaborative engineering covers all activities between company organisations and partners in the course of joint development projects based on a defined reference process model and including IT support. With this study, Arthur D. Little and our study partner ProSTEP AG discuss the issue between OEMs and suppliers in the automobile industry. [...]
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