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The MENA region offers myriad opportunities in the Automotive sector. However, the market dynamics and entry prerequisites are not always friendly for the newcomers. Having a longstanding presence and a strong network, ThinkDirect Consulting facilitates the complete market entry process for their clients. Taking a step further, we also offer business partner matchmaking services to the international & local Automotive clients who are looking to penetrate new geographies effectively. We work diligently to find suitable business partners who match our clients’ profile and share their vision.
We offer business partner matchmaking services to
international & local automotive clients who are looking
to penetrate new geographies effectively.
We work diligently to find suitable business partners
who match our clients’ profiles and share their vision.
We constantly help our clients feel the Automotive
market pulse by performing highly customized
consumer usage & attitude surveys, mystery shopping
exercises, in-depth interviews, focus groups as well as
specific competitor intelligence insights.
Our well-experienced teams follow internationally
proven research methodologies, sampling and
interviewing practices while keeping in view the local
cultural nuances.
We assist the CEOs in making far-reaching decisions in
MENA’s automotive business environment that is
experiencing disruptive changes, volatility and
uncertainty.
We believe in taking a 360o view of the business &
‘getting our hands dirty’. We are not confined to
boardroom discussions and distant desk research.
We strive to develop practical and winning strategies
and also gladly play a part in their implementation.
MENA’s Automotive landscape has witnessed
unprecedented changes during the last few years that
have, unfortunately, seen many going out of business.
Very few organizations have fully adapted to the new
realities.
We are assisting our clients in transforming their
business to be future-ready. We work closely with the
stakeholders to arrive at the right strategic vision that is
then translated into smaller, actionable steps to ensure
smooth execution.
We extend our services for preparing comprehensive
and ready-to-present business plans along with
financial modules and simulations.
We also offer the following independent services:
Economic Feasibility
Operational Feasibility
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Market Gap Studies
Revenue Projections
Return Analysis, etc.
Our modern-day cost optimization solutions are
designed to reduce costs and improve customer
service simultaneously.
Our team leaders are former C-Level automotive
professionals who have a deep understanding of the best
global & regional practices. We employ the following
tools:
Lean Process
Offshoring
RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
Digitalisation
M&A has been a norm at the automotive
manufacturers’ level and is now increasing amongst the
regional dealers & distributors as well.
Likewise, there are automotive operations which have to
be acquired with utmost confidentiality. We help our
clients focus on the right goals and conduct due
diligence to arrive at acceptable enterprise value. We
have represented both the seller’s and the buyer’s
sides.
Keeping in view the automotive dealer’s requirements
and ERP capabilities, our experts have developed a
state-of-the-art, end-to-end solution for
pre-owned/used car businesses.
The solution, which is digital in its essence, may be
tailored to the dealer’s specific needs to help add a
strong revenue stream to their existing business.
In view of the changing market factors and consumer
preferences in the MENA region, many dealers wish to
add new brands to their existing portfolio, from
passenger cars to parts to tires.
Maintaining close contact with principals, we have
helped our clients prepare compelling pitches to acquire
prominent brands successfully.
We have a successful record of acquiring prominent
brands for our clients.
Digital technologies are transforming the automotive
industry and disrupting traditional business models.
There is a lot of new technology adoption to make
significant improvements in the value chain.
We offer CX solutions, VR solutions and Automation
solutions to all the key stakeholders in the automotive
industry. We have partnered with entities which provide
specialized solutions as per client needs.
Dealer management systems enable a dealership to perform
all the day-to-day functions their dealership encounters from
sales operations, financing operations, service operations
and more. It is important that all these functions of the
dealership work together.
We have partnered with Sensus for Titan DMS. This
system has been adopted across the world by leading
OEMs and network operators.
Through the periods of transition, our seasoned interim
executives are well- equipped to guide the processes
and assure stability.
Our interim teams bring deep leadership, financial
management and operating experience with an eye on
the Automotive industry’s best practices.
Our executives are trained to manage acquisitions and
business carve-outs then serve in key roles of the new
enterprise.
In an era of vast competition, training & development is a
tool-of-choice for leading organizations.
We, in coordination with our regional & global strategic
partners, offer a range of training & development
modules focused on Automotive operations. The levels vary
from field sales to service advisors to C-Suite coaching.
Our trainings, conducted by accomplished automotive
experts and celebrated consultants are interactive,
engaging and tailored to our clients’ needs.
We offer managerial recruitment / headhunting services
in the automotive sector. We are official representatives
of Antal International [www.antal.com] - a leading
recruitment firm with over 140+ offices in 40+ countries
around the world.
We have a unique ability to put the talent requirements
in a broader strategic and operational perspective that
distinguishes us from other recruiters.
The MENA region offers myriad opportunities in the Automotive sector. However, the market dynamics and entry prerequisites are not always friendly for the newcomers. Having a longstanding presence and a strong network, ThinkDirect Consulting facilitates the complete market entry process for their clients. Taking a step further, we also offer business partner matchmaking services to the international & local Automotive clients who are looking to penetrate new geographies effectively. We work diligently to find suitable business partners who match our clients’ profile and share their vision.
Marketing Entry Facilitation & Business Partner Matchmaking
Strategy Consulting
Primary Research & Market Insights
Interim Management
Managerial Recruitment
M&A Business Valuation
M&A has been a norm at automotive manufacturers’ level and is now seen increasingly amongst the regional dealers & distributors also, who, in search of synergies, reach and economies, are stealthily looking at suitable targets.
Likewise, there are automotive operations looking to be acquired in utmost confidentiality. We help our clients set their eyes on the right targets and perform due diligence to arrive at an acceptable enterprise value by employing suitable valuation methodologies. We have represented both the seller’s and the buyer’s sides.
We not only facilitate the entry process of our clients into new geographies, but also extend services for assessing the opportunity and then preparing comprehensive and ready-to-present business plans along with financial modules and simulations.
We also offer the following independent services, and more:
Economic Feasibility
Operational Feasibility
Cost-benefit Analysis
Market Gap Studies
Revenue Projections Return Analysis, etc.
Coming from the same industry, our leaders follow a very hands-on approach in the studies.
Feasibility Studies & Business Plans
New brand acquisition
In view of the changing market factors and consumer preferences in the MENA region, many dealers wish to add new, complementary brands to their current Automotive portfolio, from passenger cars to parts to tires. Maintaining close contact with principals, we have helped our clients prepare compelling pitches to acquire prominent brands successfully.
We have a successful track record of acquiring prominent brands for our clients.
Likewise, there are automotive operations looking to be acquired in utmost confidentiality. We help our clients set their eyes on the right targets and perform due diligence to arrive at an acceptable enterprise value by employing suitable valuation methodologies. We have represented both the seller’s and the buyer’s sides.
Business Transformation
Special Solutions for Pre-owned cars
Our modern cost optimization solution are designed to reduce cost and improve customer service. We follow a holistic approach focused on automotive companies in GCC. Our team leaders are former C-Level automotive professionals who have a deep understanding of the processes and best practices.
Our solutions include
- Offshoring
- RPA
Cost Optimization Solutions
Offshore
Businesses around the world are seeking to the lower the business cost by hiring offshored employees. This helps them in meeting the goals without having to compromise on the quality and productivity of the business.
We have carefully selected strategic partners from around the world to provide a wider choice and reliable solution to our customers.
Our partners are based in the following competitive countries from offshoring perspective:
- India
- Egypt
- Pakistan
- Philippines
RPA
RPA solutions can be one of the most essential systems for any organisation. It revolutionizes the back-office by replacing repetitive, rule-based tasks and providing a virtual workforce.
The main objectives of RPA solutions are visible increase in efficiency and reduction in the cost of operations
In a tactical combination with Offshoring:
- Additional 30% reduction
- Triple digit percentage return on investment
- Flexibility and scalability
- Accuracy and quality
- 24/7 Operations
CX & VR Solutions
Digital technologies are transforming the automotive
industry and disrupting traditional business models.
There is a lot of new technology adoption to make
significant improvements in the value chain.
We offer CX solutions, VR solutions and Automation
solutions to all the key stakeholders in the automotive
industry. We have partnered with entities which provide
specialized solutions as per client needs.
Dealer management systems enable a dealership to perform
all the day-to-day functions their dealership encounters from
sales operations, financing operations, service operations
and more. It is important that all these functions of the
dealership work together.
We have partnered with Sensus for Titan DMS. This
system has been adopted across the world by leading
OEMs and network operators.
Dealership Management System
Managerial Recruitment
We offer managerial recruitment / headhunting services
in the automotive sector. We are official representatives
of Antal International [www.antal.com] – a leading
recruitment firm with over 140+ offices in 40+ countries
around the world.
We have a unique ability to put the talent requirements
in a broader strategic and operational perspective that
distinguishes us from other recruiters.
