Automotive Consulting Services

Automotive Consultants

Bisham Consultants have years of experience in automotive consultancy for many leading brands. Our extensive automotive consulting services in the UK extend to experience working closely with:

  • Automotive Manufacturing.

  • Suppliers.

  • Automotive Retailers.

  • Technology Providers.

 

Types of Consulting Services Automotive Businesses Rely On

Our automotive expertise covers Inbound to Manufacturing Logistics and the all-important Aftermarket as well. This experience has been established over 30 years in operational management, solution design, and supply chain consulting.

Having a trusted advisor can make a real difference in your performance. The automotive industry is now facing the biggest challenges it has seen in decades. Electric vehicles and autonomous driving are literally turning the industry on its head.

Automotive consultants inspecting vehicle chassis on a UK production line.

The Automotive Sector has always been a complex mix of global supply chains and high service requirements. So, all automotive companies will always have the challenge of synchronising variable and volatile demand with supply.

The logistics challenge has certainly increased greatly in recent years. The automotive industry is constantly driven by the need to introduce new models more rapidly. It needs to retain production flexibility and adapt quickly to market changes.

So, in many respects, automotive consultancy remains a very challenging balancing act. This is as true of commercial vehicles as it is in the private sector.

The business challenges have never been greater.

We believe that our advisory services can make a real difference in this industry. This is in terms of both the quality of service and profits achieved.

Row of new vehicles on an automotive assembly line in the UK.

Types of Consulting Services Automotive Businesses Rely On

Below are just some examples of our Automotive Consultancy at work.

In-plant linefeed solutions to design and plan new, more efficient linefeed solutions. This involves part sequencing, kitting, and sub-assembly, including lineside presentation and poka-yoke error-proofing features.

Automation and mechanisation initiatives. This covers automatic storage and retrieval systems, Automatic Guided Vehicles, deep storage shuttle systems and “goods to man” picking systems.

Logistics centre or DC design and layouts. The focus here is on sizing buildings, racking layouts, resource models and relevant key requirements in material flow capacity. We also look very closely at storage density, ensuring a safe working environment, operation costs, operation flexibility, and stock rotation.

Business case preparation for supply chain change. This covers all aspects of business case preparation, design and presentation of new solutions, financial projections, and capital requirements.

Project management of transformation change. This establishes the programme’s workstream structure and organisation. We conduct risk assessments, creating and managing project plans, task/action and risk logs.

Network review and redesign. Bisham Consulting reviews the effectiveness of the existing strategic network plan and accompanying tactical planning processes. We also look closely at operation management, business models and control processes. Network redesigns are done using Bisham’s transport modelling toolset.

‘Rapid Diagnostic’ automotive consulting operational reviews. We will identify process, productivity and non-conformance issues within logistics operations. We also review the suitability of existing IT systems in delivering cost-efficient solutions.

Why Choose Bisham for Automotive Consulting?

Bisham’s consultants have conducted many optimisation projects for the auto industry in the UK, across Europe, the US, and globally. This is across a wide range of different market sectors. These projects have delivered the following benefits.

  • Optimised for the service/cost trade-off determined by the business.
  • A huge reduction in inefficiency and waste.
  • Improved cost performance and service level delivery.
  • Improved planning processes across all areas.
  • Automation of processes through improved IT.
  • Integration of operational processes and improved information sharing throughout the company.
  • Supply chain models embedded in the business. For example, “cost to serve”.
  • A Key Performance Indicator suite to drive continuous improvement of supply chain performance.
  • Ability to maintain optimisation level as the business changes. Something that is guaranteed in the auto industry.
  • Also, very important to us, improved cost visibility.
Unfinished car bodies on a modern automotive production line.

As the automotive sector continues to evolve, strategic automotive consulting becomes more critical than ever. Bisham’s client-centric approach delivers long-term value through supply chain optimisation, risk management, and transformation support. Let our experienced automotive consultants guide your journey to operational excellence and increased profitability. Ready to future-proof your automotive business? Speak to our experts today.

Call us today to see how we can help your organisation.

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