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🚗 Driving Innovation: Key Insights from the 10th MotorFinance Conference in Frankfurt How can a customer-centric approach transform the automotive finance landscape? Our EY team Christopher Schmitz, Daniel Molis, Tobias Talmon l'Armée, Steffen Danzmann and Lisa Schäfer was excited to participate in the 10th MotorFinance Conference in Frankfurt! This event brought together industry leaders to explore the rapidly evolving automotive landscape and highlighted the importance of collaboration in enhancing customer experiences. Here are some key takeaways from the discussions: 🔗 Collaboration is essential: The partnership between finance companies and car manufacturers is increasingly vital. Aligning strategies is crucial for delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving sustainable growth. 🚀 Innovation as a requirement: Innovation is no longer just a buzzword; it's a necessity. The conference highlighted how strategic partnerships can lead to the creation of new financial services, making the car-buying process smoother and more appealing. 👥 Customer-Centric Approach: Our discussions focused on the importance of understanding consumer needs. We shared insights on how to craft offerings that resonate with today’s drivers, fostering trust and enhancing brand loyalty. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to these valuable conversations. Together, we are shaping the future of the automotive industry. If you are interested in the latest Automotive trends, register today for our upcoming Reinventing Mobility study: https://go.ey.com/3BL7t1n #MotorFinance #EYInsights #AutomotiveForesight

If you want to read something interesting on how to successfully deploy shared services to realize sustainable savings - check out this article of my friend Christian Köck and his colleagues.

At Capgemini, I'm witnessing how software-driven mobility is making life a lot easier for our automotive clients as they strive to reinvent their businesses around software, both in and out of the vehicle. Software-driven transformation (#SDT) promises many benefits such as: ✅ Increasing customer loyalty through transformed relationships ✅ Enhancing revenue flows by shifting from one-off purchases to lifecycle engagement ✅ Improving sustainability performance ✅ Giving consumers the simplicity they want while manufacturers gain control of complexity Of course, all this is easier said than done. A recent study by the Capgemini Research Institute revealed that about 70% of automotive respondents are still at the experimentation stage of their software-driven transformation instead of having embarked on scaling up use cases. Capgemini's #SoftwareDrivenMobility solution is a big part of the answer, but you can also read about how we apply the latest technologies, including AI-related ones, to solve specific problems 👇 #AutomotiveIndustry #OEMs

𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 Michelin is the second largest tire manufacturer in the world. The company has a long history. It was founded more than 130 years ago. Since then, Michelin has carried their best practices and values through time. Yet, the tech advancements of modern times don’t allow such a big business to stand aside. The company’s goal is to grow and self-improve together with their clients. As vehicles get smarter and more advanced, the businesses that serve car owners’ needs should keep pace with them as well. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: Stay competitive in the age of smart manufacturing and production. 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Michelin decided to build an effective digital growth strategy with three focus areas. First, streamline and speed up business operations. Second, offer a personalized experience to their B2B clients and end users. Third, use technology to build new business strategies and models. The company has an R&D department that constantly looks for ways to bring innovation to their business. Researchers extensively test AI capacities to streamline manufacturing and improve client experience. AI-powered data circulation across different areas of business enables the Micheline team to accelerate decisions and build a performant collective business intelligence all departments can rely on. What’s more, the company uses collaborative robots that automate routine jobs, save time, and alleviate the workload. With CodeNinja’s AI-powered solutions, similar industry leaders like Michelin are achieving the same results at 1/3 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭. Our expertise in integrating cutting-edge tech allows businesses to innovate faster, reduce operational costs, and drive smarter decision-making - empowering their team to make a bigger impact, without the hefty price tag. #CodeNinja #AIInManufacturing #SmartTechSolutions #DigitalTransformation #CostEfficiency #InnovationAtScale #Michelin

“Clutter out, speed in,” - says Mercedes-Benz AG CIO Katrin Lehmann. The car maker’s nearly 100-year legacy brings with it the need to modernize its old structures and systems, a challenge Katrin has embraced since taking on responsibility for the Mercedes Group’s IT.     I love her initiative of “Kehrwoche” - sweep weeks in English – that encourages her team to review their systems and eliminate complexity, as well as the Bundesliga ranking she has introduced to recognize the team with the tidiest data. Many organizations are faced with similar complexities when it comes to making sense of vast and often disorganized data, at a time when there’s significant value and business advantage at stake for those firms who get it right and can harness the power of their data. We can all take inspiration from Katrin’s ability to turn tackling this challenge into something fun and motivational.  As she notes in the interview, “Without a solid foundation even the best innovations won’t be effective.” For Mercedes, as for many organizations, its continued success – the ability to build modern, desirable cars – is closely linked to its technology, and the role of IT in enabling innovation. This couldn't be more aligned with how we at Thoughtworks approach the challenges of legacy technology and systems, and the pivotal role of data to build a solid foundation where organizations can innovate. And I’m delighted by our ongoing partnership with them as they continue to modernize and innovate for the future.

Our partners at Deloitte just published this video highlighting the many technologies showcased in their Montreal Smart Factory. Some of the systems you'll see there include various mobile robots and an intelligent 3D vision based depalletizing cell provided by RG-Group.com. We very much appreciate this partnership and from it, we have seen firsthand, how this facility allows customers to interact with the technologies and visualize how they could be applied in their manufacturing or warehouse environment. Deloitte's consulting expertise, paired with a network of 30+ top technology partners, is poised to elevate your operations to new heights. #Deloitte #SmartFactory #TechnologyPartnerships #Robotics #Automation https://lnkd.in/dBv986VE

At Capgemini, I'm witnessing how software-driven mobility is making life a lot easier for our automotive clients as they strive to reinvent their businesses around software, both in and out of the vehicle. Software-driven transformation (#SDT) promises many benefits such as: ✅ Increasing customer loyalty through transformed relationships ✅ Enhancing revenue flows by shifting from one-off purchases to lifecycle engagement ✅ Improving sustainability performance ✅ Giving consumers the simplicity they want while manufacturers gain control of complexity Of course, all this is easier said than done. A recent study by the Capgemini Research Institute revealed that about 70% of automotive respondents are still at the experimentation stage of their software-driven transformation instead of having embarked on scaling up use cases. Capgemini's #SoftwareDrivenMobility solution is a big part of the answer, but you can also read about how we apply the latest technologies, including AI-related ones, to solve specific problems 👇 #AutomotiveIndustry #OEMs

Questions to Automotive OEMs......... Share your thoughts ?? "How is your organization navigating the shift towards software-driven mobility? Are you seeing more challenges or opportunities in implementing software-driven transformation?" "What specific benefits or hurdles have you encountered as your business transitions from traditional automotive models to software-driven solutions? How are you addressing these?" #Automotive #OEMs #AutoIndustry

what in my childhood could connect me with robots?.. except movies with fantasized humanoid robots that could move "arms and legs" like an old doll and talk with a closed "mouth" like C-3PO from "Star Wars".  😊 Now, I understand that the field of application of robots is not even delineated by any boundaries yet, it is an unlimited opportunity. And if earlier works such as Atlas and Spot were just interesting, then I increasingly like the topic of robotics in automotive production, the field of electronics and even metallurgy... Sometimes I can look at robotic conveyor lines in automotive production, like a realistic movie on the Discovery Channel 😀 ❓ How do you like Stretch from Boston Dynamics? Appreciate the level of robotization in Arvato, which has increased this year with Stretch from Boston Dynamics! https://lnkd.in/dRqRe2JY I really like that the use of Stretch not only adds more efficiency, but also takes great care of the safety of workers in warehouses. Add to this the automation of business processes from SAP, a bunch of new technologies AI, ML, etc. Arvato has been a SAP client for a long time, so you are very advanced, Arvato! ‼️ 🟩 You can register for the event where you can learn more about Stretch's work at Arvato here https://lnkd.in/dNEHgEHv Also check out Boston Dynamics' updated Atlas robot, which moves lids to another container, reacts to environmental changes, corrects failed attempts! who hasn't seen it - click on the Boston Dynamics page. The topic is very interesting to me, please write in the comments, who can I follow on Linkedin? 😉 exactly on this topic. Thank you! #Arvato #BostonDynamics #SAP #Stretch #Roborics #Robotization #SAPRecruiter

Representing Daimler Truck AG at the Future FINANCE Festival in Düsseldorf yesterday with Katrin Bußmann! My three key takeaways from several interesting speakers: 💡AI may replace a lot of tasks in finance, but soft skills and human interaction can hardly be replaced. Therefore, improving those skills pays off in the future ✅ 💡Stereo-typed thinking and labeling are in the way of a diverse workplace. Heterogeneous teams typically perform higher ✅ 💡Actively approach successful professionals in your network to ask for guidance and advice. Most of them have been in the same place and will be happy to see others succeed ✅ #FFF2024 #finance #futurefinance #keylearnings #careeradvice