Germany and Europe have faced a widening gap to the United States and China in space in recent years – a development with far-reaching consequences for industry as a whole To strengthen German industry across all sectors, we need a new perspective on space, alongside structural reforms, greater investment and more freedom rather than new regulations Germany alone must increase its public investme
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Roland Berger Automotive Disruption Radar: China in pole position, dominating on electric vehicle (EV) preference (95%), EV market share (25%) and development speed
Germany in seventh place: EV preference drops from 55% to 45%, but the nation is strong in autonomous driving, patent activity and exports
Regions are diverging on software, standards and customer expectations – OEMs
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7 out of 9 major adoption hurdles, especially technology challenges, for connected services have been largely overcome since 2015
Functioning business models and customer acceptance remain a key challenge: Over 50% see it as a serious obstacle
Automakers have struggled to monetize connected cars with consumers, but fleets see clear value and will pay for tailored services. A sha
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More than half of consumers are considering flexible vehicle ownership instead of outright vehicle purchase
The total market is growing by eight percent per year (2023-2030), subscriptions by 25 percent, leasing by seven percent
The market offers substantial opportunities but also brings challenges, especially around electric vehicle residual values
Munich, July 2025: The m
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The share of electric cars in new vehicle sales rose from 20% to 25%, though some major markets saw little if any growth in this metric
Public charging sufficiency stays consistent, but the ratio of (faster) DC charge points increased, supporting higher user satisfaction with the overall charging experience
Munich, July 2025:Amid a backdrop of political and macroeconomic unc
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Despite signs of stabilization, two out of three surveyed companies continue to experience supply chain disruptions
Improving resilience is crucial as tariffs, trade wars and cyberattacks create new challenges
Targeted financial support is key for half of suppliers to expand capacity
Munich, July 2025: After years of severe disruptions within the supply chain, the global aer
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Roland Berger and LEOconomy present new study on the economic potential of the low Earth orbit economy
The low Earth orbit economy will revolutionize traditional industries; market for microgravity use cases in the pharmaceutical industry estimated at 30 billion euros
Europe can be a leading player in the low Earth orbit economy if it lays the necessary political, technological
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95% of executives surveyed already use AI in customer service processes; 83% expect developments to accelerate rapidly in the coming years
Job profiles in customer service and call centers will change on a massive scale in Germany alone
Asian companies have a growing lead; in Europe, regulatory constraints slow down progress
Munich, May 2025: Customer service is another of t
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Roland Berger publishes defence study and positions itself as a strategic partner to support Europe’s necessary defence transformation
Coordinated, pan-European action among policymakers, defence companies, and non-defence industries is essential to meet new warfare paradigms and secure Europe’s resilience
Europe could be ready to produce industrial output needed to reach the d
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Investments have increased sixfold since 2023, but only 27% of organizations have fully integrated Generative AI in their operations and workflows.
Key challenges revolve around data quality and management, problems integrating AI in existing systems, and the talent scarcity
The solution lies in a dual-pronged strategy: Adopting customized AI applications while systematically
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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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