Accenture Automotive Feed

Major Automotive Manufacturer: Application Maintenance Outsourcing Arrangement

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:41:00 GMT

Through its application outsourcing arrangement with Accenture, this major automotive manufacturer stands to achieve operational excellence through, among other things, improved service delivery quality, reduced total cost of IT ownership and support, increased focus on core competencies and increased productivity.

Pole Positioning

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:29:52 GMT

The high performers in this industry are exceptionally lean and customer-centric enterprises. But can they retain their lead as competition from emerging-market carmakers mounts?

Achieving High Performance in the Automotive OEM Industry

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:52:00 GMT

Carmakers from Japan, the United States and Europe (known as the triad markets) confront a growing challenge from OEMs based in emerging markets like China and India. Chinese and Indian automotive companies are starting to develop their footprints outside their home markets, including the triad regions, and some Indian companies are strategically positioning themselves to take over well-known Western brands.

Achieving High Performance in the Automotive OEM Industry

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:40:00 GMT

Cracking the Carbon Conundrum: A New Paradigm for Achieving High Performance in the Travel and Transport Industry

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:52:00 GMT

Accenture research consistently reveals that high-performance businesses approach economic downturns as an opportunity to further differentiate themselves from competitors. By seizing the chances to integrate carbon management into their business models now, leading businesses in travel and transport are mitigating the emerging costs of carbon constraint—and building competitive advantage for the future.

Large Automotive Manufacturer: Human Resources Outsourcing

Tue, 26 May 2009 06:32:00 GMT

A seven-year HR BPO contract with Accenture helps the European subsidiary of a large automotive manufacturer realize HR operational excellence—a key factor for a high performance business in the automotive industry.

The High Performance Supply Chain Study: Service Management Mastery

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:39:24 GMT

As products become commoditized and customers more demanding, service management is an increasingly important enabler of high performance. Accenture leverages its High Performance Business research and extensive client experience to identify the challenges to the mastery of service management, and outlines the common practices of the masters in this section of the supply chain.

Pursuing Sustainability at Johnson Controls

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:30:00 GMT

By Eric M. Lowitt and Jim Grimsley

TextCoherent Operations: How to Make Sure the Global Ride is a Smooth Experience

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:18:48 GMT

Download the full interview [PDF, 103KB] PDF Help Harley-Davidson is going through major changes as it pushes more strongly into global markets, especially in Asia. This has thrown up many challenges for what was, according to Vice President of Human Resources Harold A Scott, a “mom and pop” business.

Transforming Procurement for High Performance in Automotive

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:36:34 GMT

Procurement is a critical business function in the automotive industry, but it is complex to manage. Accenture believes that by outsourcing their nonstrategic procurement roles, automotive companies will be able to focus their best talent on their core commodities and processes while progressing toward high performance.

Tuning into Tomorrow's Frequencies: How Product Development in Automotive Electronics Drives High Performance

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:44:31 GMT

The proliferation of consumer technology has customers expecting more from their in-vehicle experience. As manufacturers are challenged by this marketplace demand, there is an opportunity for increased profits, provided they can achieve differentiation from their competitors. This article examines different methods to gain that competitive edge.

Volkswagen: Payroll and Master Data Management Processes

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:52:06 GMT

To strengthen its market position, Volkswagen has made continuous improvement an integral part of its strategy and operations. To that end, the company focuses on achieving process excellence in all areas of the business, including administrative functions. Volkswagen's decision to optimize processes wherever possible is supported by Accenture's High Performance Business research, which confirms that highly efficient, end-to-end processes differentiate high-performance businesses in the automotive industry from their competitors.