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In recent years the European automotive sector has continued to be under increasing pressure from a range of sources.  Market growth remains sluggish, driving competitiveness.  Consumers are more demanding – wanting more from their vehicles whilst paying less. Traditional market segments are disintegrating in favour of smaller, more specialised niches. The need for legislative and environmental compliance – particularly with regard to recycling and emissions – is driving additional product complexity. Added to this, manufacturers are facing their own internal legacy issues – employee pensions and healthcare costs are increasing, overcapacity is rife and manufacturing footprints often sub-optimal. Stock ratings have been downgraded adding to borrowing costs.

Suppliers to the OEMs also have their share of pressures – acquisitions and mergers continue, and bankruptcy is not uncommon.  The ‘move east’ continues. OEM cost pressures are incessant, exacerbated by rising fuel costs and unstable raw material pricing. Competition from low cost, offshore manufacturers is increasing. Traditional cost reduction techniques are showing diminishing returns, forcing organisations to re-assess their strategy and operations. 

These issues provide our clients with a particularly challenging business environment.  Capgemini assists clients by leveraging the automotive industry sector and technological expertise contained in our Consulting Services, Technology Services and Outsourcing Services, enabling clients to structure, analyse and resolve the business issues they face.

Capgemini is working with its clients to drive revenue growth through business initiatives applied across the spectrum of operations - from concept inception, through design and development, sourcing of materials, manufacturing, through to marketing, sales and distribution.  In addition, we have successfully delivered a range of key cost control programmes that encompass design, sourcing, supply chain, shared services and smarter ways of utilising and delivering IT applications and services through our Rightshore™  capability.

With a dedicated team of over 400 professionals worldwide, Capgemini’s automotive practice offers clients deep industry expertise.  We have experience of successful collaboration with 11 of the 12 largest vehicle OEM’s, and 12 of the 15 largest tier 1 suppliers, and we have a global reputation for delivering significant business value.  Our way of working with clients is unique - the Collaborative Business Experience provides a framework from which our clients are able to sustain and build from our joint initiatives. With this proven track record, we believe Capgemini is uniquely positioned within the automotive sector to successfully collaborate with clients to build a better business.

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