Mind the gap
To gain more insight into the priorities of the sector’s C-suite, we interviewed 32 of our most senior partners about the challenges faced by their automotive clients and identified five themes that will dominate the boardroom’s agenda for the next 18 months.
State of competition — winning companies pull ahead
Market leaders, in terms of profitability, are finding the right balance across a wide range of value drivers and continuously adjusting their focus as market dynamics dictate; never losing sight of short- and long-term objectives. Now companies on either side of the divide must choose their response, whether that means trying to turn their lead into a lasting advantage or finding new allies to keep from falling further behind.
Steer through fog
New operating environment — navigating volatility and low visibility
With significant economic uncertainty and high volatility ahead, automotive executives must cope not only with high variability and inability to predict demand, but also intensifying competition in flat or contracting markets. Sector participants must continuously improve their ability to operate in this environment with tools that enable enterprise-wide scenario planning and accelerated decision making.
