Automotive Consulting for Innovative Trends

Automotive

Driving the future of mobility

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Disruptive technologies, alternative powertrains, new market entrants, data-driven business models, and changing customer behavior are impacting the whole automotive industry. To meet these challenges, automotive OEMs need to increase the efficiency of processes, develop new businesses, and form strategic partnerships with other companies. At the same time, we know that you need to tackle key challenges such as:

Vehicle security risks in an increasingly connected and software-driven environment
Software-driven transformation requiring new technology capabilities and software-focused mindset
Digital customer expectations demanding seamless and personalized experiences
Cost management pressures impacting profitability and efficiency

Wavestone provides specialized automotive consulting, helping you to tackle these challenges along the automotive value chain and integrate sustainable mobility concepts into your business models, from strategy to implementation.

Our consulting services

How we support your business goals with Automotive Consulting

Research & Development (R&D)

Innovation drives success in the automotive industry. We support you in developing future-proof products with expertise in Product Security (e.g. UNR155/156/157, CRA, New Machine Regulation), PLM & Digital Twin, and Software-Driven Transformation. Our deep knowledge of Car IT & Connected Car, Embedded Systems, and Systems Engineering enables the seamless integration of digital technologies into software-defined vehicles. Additionally, we leverage Data & AI to enable data-driven decision-making and automation in vehicle development.

Operations, logistics & supply chain

Efficient processes and digital transformation are key to competitive production and logistics. We provide consulting in OT Security to protect production systems and PLM optimization to enhance efficiency. By leveraging Data & AI, we help your businesses optimize their value chain, improve forecasting, prevent bottlenecks, and reduce costs.

Marketing & sales

Customer expectations for digital services and personalized experiences continue to rise. Our expertise in omnichannel strategies and digital customer experience ensures seamless and personalized customer interactions. We believe that breaking down organizational silos from development to aftersales is crucial for delivering a consistent and secure customer-centric experience.

Financial services

New regulations (including DORA) are reshaping financial services, also impacting captive finance companies. We combine automotive expertise with deep banking and insurance knowledge to bridge industries for an optimized customer experience. Data-driven decision-making is becoming essential in automotive financial services. We help you to use Data & AI to optimize customer offerings, minimize risks, and develop flexible pricing models. Our expertise in omnichannel strategies supports the creation of modern, digital customer experiences, making financial services more efficient, secure, and customer-focused.

Aftersales & digital services

Aftersales is undergoing a profound transformation. New digital revenue streams, product security, and seamless customer experiences are blurring the lines between aftersales and sales. We provide expertise in PLM, Software-Driven Transformation, Car IT & Connected Car, and Product Security to drive innovation. We also advise on new digital services, including pricing strategies, to support new revenue models and flexible service offerings.

We use Data & AI and omnichannel strategies to realize innovative digital business models. From connected vehicle services and personalized mobility solutions to data-driven business decisions – our advice helps to successfully shape the digital transformation.

Cross-Disciplinary Expertise

In the indirect functions of the automotive industry, we provide a comprehensive range of cross-disciplinary capabilities. Our Corporate IT consulting covers Cyber Security, IT Strategy & CTO Advisory, IT Cost Optimization & FinOps. We bring deep technological expertise in software development, cloud technologies, SAP HANA, and AI & Data Science to drive innovation and efficiency.

Successful transformation is more than strategy, process and technology. It is about people and their commitment to change. That is why we offer proven expertise in Change Management & Coaching, Project Management, and Agile Transformation to ensure long-term success.