http://www.strategy-business.com/automotive The latest thinking on automotive trends, from new technologies to energy-saving initiatives to the best marketing and sales tactics Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 Fri, 09 May 2008 08:40:54 -0500 finn_bridget@bah.com (Bridget Finn) strategy-business@ravencreative.com (strategy+business webmaster) http://www.strategy-business.com/media/image/sb-rss_feed_logo.gif http://www.strategy-business.com/automotive 134 39 http://www.strategy-business.com/li/leadingideas/li00064?gko=de53e Roadways that give drivers safety updates and ease congestion may finally become part of U.S. transportation infrastructure. Joyce Wenger, Jack Opiola, and Tony Ioannidis Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/li/leadingideas/li00064?gko=de53e http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/07301?gko=20360 Firsthand observation on the front lines can offer the critical insights that make for inspired -- and inspiring -- leadership. Tim Laseter and Larry Laseter Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/07301?gko=20360 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/07411?gko=133ae As manufacturing faces new challenges, the benefits of a robust manufacturing sector to an overall national economy are more important than ever. Here are the steps that government and industry must take in order to create those advantages. by Kaj Grichnik and Conrad Winkler Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/07411?gko=133ae http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/07207?gko=04618 The procurement process has long been characterized by mistrust among manufacturers and suppliers. A more effective model, pioneered by Toyota and Honda, fosters candor, knowledge sharing, and undeniable profitability. Step by step, your company can create a long-term strategic alliance that benefits both sides of the procurement partnership. Bill Jackson and Michael Pfitzmann Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/07207?gko=04618 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/07208?gko=e0831 How can companies capture the magic of Toyota's product development engine, without spending the 60 years Toyota took to develop it? The trick is not to imitate particular steps but to emulate the overall mind-set, building a system that sidesteps the constraints of conventional R&D and constantly reinvests in improving the process. Kevin Dehoff and John Loehr Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/07208?gko=e0831 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/06409?gko=cc002 Three emerging trends are likely to transform the future of the auto industry. These trends include social mobility in emerging markets, the environmental impact of increased automotive production, and an expanding lower-end auto market. Manufacturers and producers that start planning now for the rising rate of vehicle ownership in Asia and other emerging markets will be the most likely to profit as globalization impacts the auto industry. Bill Jackson and Vikas Sehgal Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/06409?gko=cc002 http://extfile.bah.com/livelink/livelink/156948/?func=doc.Fetch&nodeid=156948 Can we expect Chinese vehicle manufacturers to not only dominate the market in China but start exporting globally? Will China lead the way in developing fuel-efficient cars? Experts from Booz Allen Hamilton dissect the five major trends influencing the market for automobiles in China and what that market will look like in 10 years. Ronald Haddock, Patrick Tham, and Jeff Lin Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://extfile.bah.com/livelink/livelink/156948/?func=doc.Fetch&nodeid=156948 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/06105?gko=41ac2 Manufacturers' narrow vision of their own potential could lead to formulaic cost-cutting, layoffs, loss of competence, and decline -- but it doesn't have to. Instead of drifting into decline and irrelevance, producers of goods have a chance to seize the future. Kaj Grichnik, Conrad Winkler, and Peter von Hochberg Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/06105?gko=41ac2 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/05407?gko=d8899 For most car buyers, the purchasing experience leaves much to be desired. The industry needs to transform the quality of interaction among manufacturers, dealers, and customers with a "customer-sensing capability" that does a better job of connecting people to the cars of their dreams. Here's how. Maarten Jager and Steven Wheeler Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/05407?gko=d8899 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/05413?gko=2aa7c Rising gas prices, new technology, and the shifting regulatory landscape will all determine the next automotive trends. Automakers will need to pay close attention and respond nimbly if they want to stay in the race. Bill Jackson, John Loehr, and Natasa Azman Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/05413?gko=2aa7c