Automotive
Accelerating Transformation in the New Mobility Era
The automotive industry stands at a pivotal crossroads – electrification, autonomous driving, and digital ecosystems are fundamentally reshaping competitive landscapes. At RNG STRATEGY CONSULTING, we partner with OEMs, suppliers, and mobility disruptors to navigate disruption, optimize operations, and secure future-ready growth through data-driven strategies and hands-on transformation support.
Our Automotive Expertise
Electric Vehicle Transformation
- Battery strategy (cell-to-pack, solid-state roadmaps)
- Gigafactory planning (capacity optimization, localization)
- Charging ecosystems (business models, interoperability)
Autonomous & Connected Vehicles
- ADAS/AV development (sensor fusion, validation frameworks)
- Software-defined vehicle architectures
- V2X deployment strategies (5G, infrastructure integration)
Traditional OEM Reinvention
- ICE-to-EV transition (platform strategies, plant conversions)
- Dealer network transformation (agency models, digital retail)
- Cost restructuring (legacy architecture optimization)
Automotive Supply Chain & Manufacturing
- Resilient sourcing (semiconductors, battery materials)
- Smart factory implementation (digital twins, cobots)
- Additive manufacturing (lightweighting, spare parts)
New Business Models
- Subscription/services monetization
- Data-as-a-product strategies
- Mobility platform partnerships
How We Help Automotive Companies
Tailored Strategies for Mission-Critical Challenges
We partner with Automotive leaders to solve their most complex problems through a disciplined, data-driven approach—combining industry expertise with proven consulting methodologies. Here’s how we deliver impact:
Future Portfolio Strategy
Challenge:
- Balancing ICE profitability with EV investments.
Our Approach:
- Product roadmap stress-testing.
- Capital allocation optimization.
- Technology partnership frameworks.
Operational Excellence
Challenge:
- Legacy cost structures under margin pressure.
Our Approach:
- Should-cost modeling (15-25% identified savings).
- Plant productivity levers (30% faster EV line speeds).
- Overhead rationalization (zero-based budgeting).
Digital & Technological Integration
Challenge:
- Siloed software/hardware development.
Our Approach:
- Digital thread implementation.
- OTA update capability building.
- AI/ML for manufacturing quality.
Supply Chain Resilience
Challenge:
- Material shortages disrupting production.
Our Approach:
- Multi-tier supplier risk mapping
- Inventory optimization algorithms
- Localization strategy development
Go-to-Market Transformation
Challenge:
- Evolving customer expectations.
Our Approach:
- Direct sales/agency model design
- Dealer performance interventions
- Omnichannel experience integration
Automotive Operational Excellence Success Cases
EV Battery Supply Chain Resilience for a Global Automotive OEM
Challenge: EV production delays and margin pressure due to fragile battery supply chains.
Solution: Diversified sourcing, nearshoring gigafactories, and a digital twin for predictive supply chain optimization.
Results: 45% risk reduction, 92% production recovery, and 30% ESG rating improvement.
Transforming Urban Mobility Through Smart Transportation Systems
Challenge: Congested urban transit network with overcrowding, revenue leakage from manual ticketing, and limited eco-friendly mobility adoption.
Solution: Launched smart ticketing & MaaS integration, AI-powered congestion forecasting, IoT-enabled traffic lights, and deployed 1,200 electric buses.
Results: 25% shorter commute times, 27% higher ridership, 86% reduction in revenue leakage, and 18% cut in emissions.
