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The automotive and mobility sector is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. Trends such as CASE (connected, autonomous, shared and electric) and the rise of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are reshaping how vehicles are designed, engineered, manufactured, and used. Competition from global automakers and new market entrants, particularly in the United States, Europe, and China, continues to intensify.
Vehicle architectures and component configurations are becoming more complex, while development cycles are becoming shorter. Japan’s automotive industry has long been recognized globally for its commitment to quality and manufacturing excellence, yet many organizations now face challenges that can slow innovation. Siloed data, workflows that rely heavily on individual expertise, and legacy processes make it difficult to compete with global leaders.
A common challenge across the industry is translating technological strength into efficient, scalable development processes. Closing this gap is essential for maintaining competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global market.
Together with our group company RSM Shiodome Smart Process, RSM Shiodome Partners provides comprehensive support to OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and mobility-related businesses. Our team includes professionals with hands-on experience in automotive research and development. We help organizations strengthen development processes, adopt AI-enabled tools, optimize PLM environments, and address tax, HR, M&A, and global expansion needs through integrated, end-to-end support.
Key Challenges Facing the Automotive and Mobility Industry
Electrification and the shift toward SDVs are making vehicle specifications and component structures more complex. Competition is intensifying as manufacturers in Europe, the United States, and China accelerate development through standardized and highly integrated engineering processes.
Design, production, and procurement teams often operate with disconnected BOM data (E-BOM and M-BOM). Development processes may rely heavily on the experience and intuition of seasoned engineers, contributing to rework and inefficiencies.
Even when organizations plan to introduce generative AI or PLM, many initiatives stall at the proof-of-concept (PoC) stage and fail to become fully integrated into day-to-day operations.
In addition to securing engineering talent and preserving and transferring critical technical knowledge, suppliers face challenges such as business transformation and restructuring, managing overseas sites, and meeting tax and labor compliance requirements.
Our Services
Our consultants have hands-on experience working for automotive manufacturers, including in engine planning, electric vehicle system design, 3D design, and project management for digital transformation initiatives in product development. This allows us to quickly understand client challenges.
We deliver end-to-end support for data-driven development powered by AI and PLM, guiding you from initial concept and system implementation to full operational adoption.
Our multidisciplinary team brings together specialists in accounting, tax, HR, labor, and financial advisory to address a broad range of business challenges, from cost management to organizational and workforce transformation.
We work with leading mobility and manufacturing companies and universities. We also collaborate with advisors who specialize in industrial engineering and generative AI.
With a presence in more than 120 countries, RSM provides seamless cross-border support for organizations expanding internationally.
Why Clients Choose RSM
Our consultants have hands-on experience working for automotive manufacturers, including in engine planning, electric vehicle system design, 3D design, and project management for digital transformation initiatives in product development. This allows us to quickly understand client challenges.
We deliver end-to-end support for data-driven development powered by AI and PLM, guiding you from initial concept and system implementation to full operational adoption.
Our multidisciplinary team brings together specialists in accounting, tax, HR, labor, and financial advisory to address a broad range of business challenges, from cost management to organizational and workforce transformation.
We work with leading mobility and manufacturing companies and universities. We also collaborate with advisors who specialize in industrial engineering and generative AI.
With a presence in more than 120 countries, RSM provides seamless cross-border support for organizations expanding internationally.
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