Roland Berger

The automotive industry is at a turning point, shaped by four key forces: ⚡#Polarization: The global market is fragmenting, with East and West drifting further apart. 🤖 #Automation: Autonomous vehicles and AI are revolutionizing everything from production to the driving experience. 📡#Connectivity: Connected cars are becoming part of the digital ecosystem, integrating transportation with data power. 🔋#Electrification: The shift to electric vehicles is gaining momentum, with BEVs set to dominate by 2040. 💡 How can #OEMs and #suppliers navigate these shifts and stay competitive? Find the answers in our latest #AutomotiveOutlook 2040 Spotlights: ➡️https://lnkd.in/d4e-KX79 #RolandBerger #PACE2040 #Automotive2040 @Shuai Shi

⌛"The great company must create a common life and language for its stakeholders for which the precondition is to unite all those who have a stake in it around a great intrinsic purpose." 🥁 In the new #ThinkActMagazine, Co-Chair of The Purposeful Company Will Hutton shares his ideas on how every company would benefit from a collective commitment to a corporate raison d'être. 📍 Read the full feature on #PurposeDrivenBusiness to learn more. https://lnkd.in/dKKtN9ZC #RolandBerger

In 1957, #Sputnik ignited the U.S. space race. Today, #Europe faces a similar wake-up call, uniting its economic, financial, and political power to thrive in a changing world. 🛰️ 📊 #Germany leads with plans for a massive defense boost and an additional €500 billion for infrastructure, while the #EuropeanCommission adds an €800 billion defense package. EU nations, including #France and the #UK, are aligning on rearmament and support for Ukraine, with global allies like #Canada, #Norway, and #Turkey joining in. 📌 This marks a major step in Europe's integration. With its 450 million people, €18 trillion GDP, and a Green Deal leading climate action, the EU offers immense potential. Europe's unity creates strong business opportunities, positioning it as a stable, attractive investment hub in uncertain times. 💡 Stay tuned for our upcoming publication on 'Reigniting European Growth! #RolandBerger

Transforming your business for a sustainable future is no small task. 🌱 📍 But at the crossroads of environmental and economic #Sustainability lies a powerful opportunity to create both impact and value. Learn what the #GreenFactory of the future looks like and explore your personal roadmap to make it happen. Join us at #HannoverMesse2025 to explore how evolving regulations, shifting consumer and investor preferences, and growing #EnergyCosts are driving the need for change. The pressure to adapt is everywhere. 🌍 💡 Take the first step towards a sustainable future connect with our experts on the ground in Hannover and read more on our website: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dVUS7tCh #RolandBerger #CourageToChange Hannah Mareen ZUEHLKE

💰 Mergers can create or destroy value—which side will you be on? Poorly planned mergers can erode value instead of creating it. A robust #PMI strategy ensures synergies are realized, employees are aligned, and systems integrate smoothly. 📊 Our latest report highlights key steps to avoid common PMI pitfalls and drive success. 💡Download now: https://lnkd.in/d5ZF_Ex7 #RolandBerger Dr. Thomas Richter, Chantal Jäger, Markus Strietzel, Dr. Jörg Delhaes, Dr. Martin Huelsen, Michael Gold

📌 #China's 2025 Two Sessions prioritized economic goals and modernization strategies, focusing on boosting domestic demand and advancing high-quality development. 🎙️ In a recent interview with CGTN, our Global Managing Director, Denis Depoux, joined Tahir Farooq (Daily Ittehad Media Group), Radhika Desai (University of Manitoba), and Zhou Mi (Chinese Academy of International Trade) to analyze these priorities. Denis highlighted that China's scale, profitability, and sustained growth form a powerful trinity of strategic advantages, reinforcing its appeal as an #Investment destination for global enterprises.💡 Tune in to hear his insights on why China remains a "Golden Land" for investors: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egYcZU4A #RolandBerger #ChinaEconomy

Drug shortages are putting pressure on #Healthcare systems worldwide.🏥 🎙️ In our latest #BusinessInsightsPodcast episode, Thilo Kaltenbach and Stephan Fath discuss how #SupplyChain disruptions, regulatory complexities, and geopolitical risks are affecting pharmaceutical production. 🔍 How can the industry adapt? From localizing manufacturing to leveraging #AI and modular production, our experts explore the key strategies that will shape the future of pharmaceutical supply. 🎧 Listen now: ➡️ on our website: https://lnkd.in/dva-AXMV ➡️ on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dfN9WHxv ➡️ on Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dd9-tsFn #RolandBerger #PharmaSupplyChains

China’s #OEMs and suppliers are rapidly expanding their global influence. 🚗 📌 Since 2019, Chinese automakers have gained market share domestically and in #Europe, leveraging cost advantages, battery tech, and connectivity solutions. By 2040, China could dominate the global #AutomotiveMarket, with OEMs and suppliers accounting for over 50% and 40%, respectively, of global revenue growth. For Western OEMs and suppliers, this shift demands bold strategic decisions, including localizing production to redefining partnerships and adapting cost structures. 💡 Want to know where the biggest opportunities lie? Download our #AutomotiveOutlook 2040 Spotlight: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d4e-KX79 #RolandBerger #PACE2040 #Automotive2040

📍 #JointVentures (JVs) are a powerful way for companies to align with emerging megatrends like #Sustainability and #Digitalization. By pooling expertise and resources, #JVs enable businesses to mitigate risks, drive innovation, and expand into new markets. Key industries such as #Automotive and industrial products are undergoing complex transformations, requiring new capabilities to stay competitive. Companies must balance efficiency with #Innovation while exploring capital-intensive advancements in a controlled environment. 📌 Key trends shaping these industries include: 🔹 Autonomous vehicles & connectivity 🔹 Big data & analytics 🔹 Electrification & hydrogen vehicles 🔹 Internet of Things & shared mobility 🔹 Circular economy & alternative fuels 💡 Explore our new article on how JVs can help businesses navigate these megatrends: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dh5wYX2B #RolandBerger Dr. Patrick Heinemann, Dr. Jörg Delhaes

🚀 As the #MedTech industry faces rising costs and increasing pressures, differentiation has become essential for success. 📍 Our latest #RolandBerger study reveals how top-performing companies are tackling these challenges by focusing on #InnovationExcellence and delivering outstanding service. These companies are achieving above-average growth, profitability, and shareholder returns, even in tough times. 🔎 Find out how they’re reshaping the future: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d2QwYKgv Christoph Schmid