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Looking into the future - SAC White Papers
With vehicles becoming increasingly interconnected and their growing connectivity to the environment, telecommunications companies are gaining much more importance in the mobility market. SAC evaluates market developments and specific market opportunities for telecommunications companies, deriving strategies to leverage them.
One of the central challenges for the widespread use of e-mobility is the rapid expansion of the charging infrastructure. SAC provides support along the entire value chain to identify opportunities and develop charging infrastructure strategies.
Financing and leasing services are fundamental pillars for the profitability of car manufacturers and dealers. As the industry undergoes transformation, numerous challenges arise along the entire automotive value chain.
SAC assists clients in identifying opportunities in the financial sector and adapting their service offerings to the changing needs of customers.
As a result of a declining oil business, oil companies are increasingly trying to diversify and are looking for sustainable business areas beyond their previous path. SAC assists companies in identifying market potentials and developing corresponding strategies for market entry.
In the wake of the transition to Industry 4.0, mechanical engineering companies face significant challenges. Due to the rapid pace of innovation, the automotive sector is a frontrunner in the manufacturing industry. SAC supports mechanical engineering companies in identifying new business areas and in developing go-to-market strategies.
The automotive and mobility sector is facing a fundamental change. Regulatory, technical and social changes are having a significant impact on the future of the mobility industry. For example, individual transport and public transport are merging more strongly through digitization. Also sharing concepts for cars, bicycles and e-bikes are becoming more and more attractive. These changes in the market demand fast reactions and innovative solutions from companies. SAC supports companies in this challenge and develops the mobility concepts of the future together with its clients.
Increasing regulations, new technologies, and an exceedingly dynamic market environment are intensifying pressure on the automotive industry. SAC assists companies in identifying growth opportunities, promoting innovation processes, and complying with new regulations.
The successful establishment of a new vehicle brand or the expansion of a brand into other countries requires the creation of a strong/differentiated and clearly defined brand. SAC supports in customer-centric brand development with a clearly defined vision, mission, and values.
In the rapidly changing automotive industry, both established OEMs and new companies are bringing innovative vehicles to the market. SAC assists, among other things, with the strategic orientation of the product range and with the definition of vehicle objectives.
Corporations and SMEs currently need to adapt to new conditions more than ever and undergo numerous transformation processes. SAC supports companies in pragmatically bringing projects to success through stringent and agile leadership combined with technical expertise.
The profound transformation in the automotive and mobility sector requires new strategic approaches. M&A transactions provide companies with an option to strengthen their position in the market. SAC supports investors in finding suitable investment targets, conducts due diligence checks, and accompanies the M&A process to a successful deal closing
Successfully establishing a new vehicle brand or expanding a brand into other countries requires the development of local sales and service structures. SAC assists in both scenarios by customizing the setup of the network and adapting it according to the market requirements and the brand’s objectives.
Konzerne und KMUs stehen zunehmend vor der Herausforderung einen relevanten Beitrag zur Bekämpfung der Klimakrise leisten zu müssen und CO2-neutral zu werden. SAC entwickelt für Unternehmen ein CO2-Steuerungssystem, das eine kostenoptimale CO2-Einsparung über die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette hinweg erlaubt.
Additive manufacturing technologies have rapidly evolved and now represent an alternative to traditional manufacturing methods in certain areas, even for larger quantities. SAC analyzes cost developments for companies, evaluates potential sales markets, and identifies suitable business models.
In the context of decarbonizing the transport sector, Synfuels can represent a meaningful alternative. SAC already highlighted this in 2020 in the white paper “The Path Towards Low-CO2 Mobility. New Perspectives on the Transportation and Energy Transition in Germany”. Following the study, SAC developed a cost model for Synfuels that displays the evolution of production costs for Synfuels by region and the technologies used over time.
Regulatory requirements and risks in sourcing of battery raw materials (e.g. price volatility, geopolitical conflicts) are forcing OEMs to establish closed material cycles. SAC supports OEMs in the conception and implementation of an overall raw material, battery and recycling strategy. For recycling companies, SAC evaluates business models and go-to-market strategies.
While most passenger car manufacturers show strong progress in the electrification of their portfolios, many commercial vehicle manufacturers are still at the beginning of the electrification of their models. SAC evaluates the regulatory framework, technical and market opportunities for OEMs and suppliers and derives clear strategic recommendations for action.
Während die meisten PKW-Hersteller in der Elektrifizierung ihres Portfolios bereits fortgeschritten sind, befinden sich Nutzfahrzeug-Hersteller in vielen Fällen erst am Anfang der Elektrifizierung ihrer Modelle. SAC bewertet für OEMs und Zulieferer die regulatorischen, technischen und marktwirtschaftlichen Möglichkeiten und leitet klare strategische Handlungsempfehlungen ab.
Due to the increasing share of software in vehicles, the automotive industry is facing a radical change in E/E architecture. SAC supports companies in making strategic use of this change and identifying market opportunities.
In order to ensure sustainable mobility, cities and municipalities need to develop modern mobility concepts. SAC supports the development of such mobility concepts in interaction with IT and telecommunications technologies.
