Global M&A trends in industrials and services: 2025 outlook
M&A activity in industrials and services looks set to be a growth story in 2025, as companies step up efforts to expand, consolidate and refine portfolios.
Manufacturing and sales predictions
Our global automotive team consisting of nearly 5,000 professionals has over 25 years of experience with the analysis of changes in automotive markets from the EU through North and South America to China. We can prepare an analysis of the specific market and its particularities (including the Czech Republic, obviously), suggest recommendations and provide you with relevant data to support your decision-making in the automotive sector.
Industry transformation to e-mobility
We assist our clients in their adaptation to change brought by the transition to e-mobility – whether this includes the overall strategy, finding new markets or diversification of supply chains.
Preparation of sustainability strategy
Our team includes the PwC Centre of Excellence in Decarbonisation, which has international experience in reduction of greenhouse gases emitted from various industries such as the automotive sector.
Increasing flexibility of supply chain
The current times are challenged by new areas such as product development, supply chain securing, sustainability or regulatory issues. The way that companies can realise their profit in the automotive industry supply chain is also changing. Our experience and analytical data will help you to set a strategy that will rank your company among the successful and relevant automotive players even in the upcoming decade.
Improving operational efficiency
Organisational and technological tools and processes help to improve operational efficiency, flexibility, and thus result in reduced operating costs. We will help you to improve your competitive ability, to identify opportunities for growth of specific skills of your team, and to implement a company culture that will reward quality performance and excellence in the field.
The automotive industry is at the beginning of a new era which is likely to be marked by electromobility, smart connectivity or autonomous vehicles. Our team will support you in evaluation of the market trends, seeking new opportunities or implementation of digital transformation in your organisation. Moreover, our knowledge of the automotive sector is connected with strong expertise in the areas such as audit, tax or financial consulting.
Leader PwC, Automotive Industry
Transition to sustainable entrepreneurship is a complex issue. There are no universal or quick solutions; as opposed to that, one must take a holistic approach and plan and apply strategically the specific steps which are to help to make your business greener as efficiently as possible. The crucial point is to implement sustainability in your short-term, medium-term and long-term strategic planning. Our team has broad experience with this process, acquired from projects for global as well as local clients.
M&A activity in industrials and services looks set to be a growth story in 2025, as companies step up efforts to expand, consolidate and refine portfolios.
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