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Chinese suppliers lead with 5.7%, while Europe (3.6%) and South Korea (3.4%) lag behind
Stagnant volumes, the delayed transition to electric vehicles, and geopolitical uncertainties identified as key challenges
Margins expected to remain lower; strategic business model adjustments necessary for continued success
Munich, May 2025: The global automotive supplier industry conti
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Major regional differences: 85% of consumers in China are optimistic, while 52% in Germany feel pessimistic Customers value online channels for their price, convenience and product variety, while offline channels are better for advice and shopping experience Retailers and brands must optimize their online and offline offerings to stay competitive
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It’s that time of year again: The winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) for 2025 have been chosen and get presented on the website www.MIMAwinners2025.com. The coveted prize, which Microsoft Germany awards together with the strategy consultancy Roland Berger, honors innovative manufacturing companies. This year, for the sixth time, MIMA is honoring groundbreaking solution
Experienced marketing and communications leader joins Global Management Team Extensive expertise in strategic brand management, digital strategy, and international corporate communications
Munich, March 2025 – Roland Berger strengthens its global marketing and communications strategy with the appointment of PhD Julia Sosnizka as Global Head of Marketing & Communications. Sosnizk
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Battery Monitor 2024/2025 by Roland Berger and RWTH Aachen: Demand set to triple to as much as 4.6 terawatt hours by 2030 before doubling again by 2040
Europe's market is shaped by Asian cell manufacturers' price war as well as local overcapacity due to overly optimistic demand expectations
New European players must show they can produce high-quality battery cells at low cost –
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Roland Berger survey of healthcare sector managers finds almost all (94%) expect AI to have a significant or very significant impact
Three-quarters use AI regularly, but only 15 percent have integrated the technology into standard processes
Companies are engaging with AI and investing in it, but only 29 percent feel well prepared to use GenAI for competitive advantage
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The automotive markets of China, North America, Europe and the Global South are drifting apart, calling for new approaches across the global auto industry
Seventy percent of new cars sold globally will be battery electric vehicles by 2040; despite current challenges, Europe could exceed a 90 percent share sooner with the current legislature
Chinese automakers will have captured
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Roland Berger study: Corporate leaders today perceive ESG as a challenge second only to the task of managing inflation and price increases
More than 70% of companies are legally obligated to meet ESG requirements; sustainability matters offer additional potential to add value when tackled strategically
Best-in-class ESG performers have an organizational structure and corporate c
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Market volume of parts and components sold by independent workshops and parts dealers stands at EUR 73 billion (62 percent of the total market excluding labor costs)
High efficiency and dense network ensure speedy service; commercial vehicle operators gain 230 million operating hours across the EU
Vehicle manufacturers need the independent aftermarket, especially for electric mo
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OEMs mainly custom-develop software themselves, some developing as many as 90% of the programs they need in-house
Development spending has risen 14% per year since 2021; action to keep it under control is needed in view of stagnating budgets
A third-party software market for the automotive sector would cut costs, foster innovation and bring the industry closer to the era of the
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49% of companies still see their GenAI implementation as immature
GenAI’s greatest potential is seen to lie in automation (93%) and in quality improvement (87%) in the “customer relations, sales & marketing” functions
55% of surveyed managers expect GenAI to have a strong impact on job profiles as soon as it filters down through all corporate functions
Munich, September
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Roland Berger study: Air taxis may be able to compete on price with regular taxi, black car livery, or helicopter services, depending on the use case and cost factors
Investments in Advanced Air Mobility have fallen sharply: After record fundraising of EUR 6.8 billion in 2021, only EUR 1.2 billion invested in 2023
A compelling business model is key for raising new capital, and