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Mastering the Japanese auto supply game
Learn what Western suppliers do right—and wrong—when trying to "crack" Japan's OEM market, and see why some managers may ask, "Is it really worth it?"
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Managing the OEM-supplier interface
McKinsey's research reveals OEM-supplier interface-related waste amounting to roughly €22 billion per year for the west European and North American automotive industries combined.
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European automotive retail 2010—revolution or evolution?
McKinsey DARE (defining automotive retailing excellence) initiative offers an objective, fact-based view of the future of automotive retailing in western Europe and weighs the chances of continued evolution versus a true retail revolution.
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Forgotten value: Streamlining business support functions
Automotive and assembly sector players have succeeded at driving down costs in their core businesses, but their very success exposes the widening gap between that core performance and the results of their business support functions.
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Excavating construction equipment opportunities and challenges
Examine the four issues with significant strategic implications for construction equipment (CE) OEMs worldwide: cyclicality, the growth of the Chinese market, the challenge from emerging CE players, and customer needs.
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Keeping score: Boosting the controller's operational clarity
By combining traditional financial data with key operational indicators, companies can create the transparency they need to make informed decisions quickly and confidently.
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Wide-open throttle: How India's consumer revolution will transform car sales
As India's economic miracle unfolds, McKinsey examines the radical impact that rising consumer discretionary income will have on future car demand.
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Infotainment opportunities for automotive OEMs
Infotainment has become one the most dynamic fields in the automotive industry, filled with a diverse mix of industries, players, technologies, and business models. Learn how automotive players can overcome consumer electronics attackers in infotainment systems while still generating customer value.
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