Automotive Consulting for a successful transformation

The automotive industry is facing profound changes. Pressure to innovate, new customer demands, and market requirements are challenging manufacturers and suppliers. Future viability requires more than just adjustments—it demands a consistent transformation toward efficient structures and processes. Professional change management is crucial for this. We help you implement transformations quickly and successfully—for sustainable competitiveness and a strong market position.

30 years of experience in the automotive industry

We are your expert partner for change projects in the automotive industry. With our many years of experience in automotive consulting, we successfully support projects in the areas of development, production, IT, sales, purchasing, HR, and finance.

Professional support for manufacturers and suppliers

We guide you through change—with a focus on your employees. Because change is successful when people are actively involved. We ensure that your teams actively drive the transformation and shape your future together.

Award-winning automotive consulting for transformation

We are top consultants and the No. 1 hidden champion for change management. Our consultants are 100% specialized in change and transformation. With our tried-and-tested process, we will guide your project to success in a safe and sustainable manner.

30 years of experience in the automotive industry

Professional support for manufacturers and suppliers

Award-winning automotive consulting for transformation

Our customers

Our solutions for you

Our decades of experience in the automotive industry with over 700 projects make us a strong partner in the field of automotive consulting. With us at your side, you can successfully realign your company strategically—with clear structures, efficient processes, and sustainable changes.

1. Holistic automotive consulting for your transformation

From change initiation to implementation, we support your change projects with our proven methodology, practical measures, and innovative formats—for a future-proof corporate structure. Our automotive consulting approach combines strategic foresight with pragmatic implementation to not only make change manageable, but also to leverage it as a driver of growth.

1. Holistic automotive consulting for your transformation

Change requires more than just new processes—it demands a rethink at all levels. As management consultants for the automotive industry, we not only provide our clients with technical support in redesigning their structures, but also contribute our change management expertise in a targeted manner. In this way, we ensure that your organization not only masters change, but also actively shapes it.

2. Comprehensive industry expertise that makes the difference

We have been providing consulting services to the automotive industry for three decades and have successfully implemented change. With our in-depth understanding of the industry, a keen sense of market requirements, and tried-and-tested methods, we develop tailor-made solutions for a sustainable strategic orientation. Our expertise ranges from digital transformation in after-sales to the realignment of HR IT and the design of innovative sales structures.

2. Comprehensive industry expertise that makes the difference

Organizational realignments in the automotive industry are often accompanied by significant pressure to change. In such situations, a compelling change story is crucial to provide guidance and create a shared vision for the future. Together with our clients, we develop a clear vision that serves as a guide for change and remains valid throughout the entire project. This increases transparency, promotes identification with the project, and turns those affected into active participants in the transformation.

3. Involving employees to foster strong commitment

It is particularly important to us to involve the employees affected, because sustainable change can only succeed if people actively participate in shaping it. Through professional virtual formats, we enable efficient collaboration, promote exchange, and achieve rapid, measurable success. This has enabled our customers to achieve efficiency gains of up to 50% in their processes.

3. Involving employees to foster strong commitment

Another key success factor in our automotive consulting is the involvement of the management team. Getting managers on board as sponsors and role models for change is essential for sustainable change. With a well-thought-out design, consistent implementation, and targeted performance measurement, we create a solid foundation for change. Continuous communication and the early involvement of teams in the design of new processes and structures lead to an efficient organization.

4. Operational support for successful implementation

Change does not end with strategy—it must be deeply embedded in the company to be effective in the long term. That is why we not only provide impetus, but also actively support implementation so that new structures and processes take effect efficiently and sustainable success is achieved. Our automotive consulting services not only support you with implementation: we also set up robust structures in your change projects to enable smooth transformation.  

4. Operational support for successful implementation

Our automotive consulting services not only support you with implementation: we also establish robust structures in your change projects that enable smooth transformation. Depending on your needs, we accompany you in the operational implementation of projects and change processes as well as in the redesign of your processes and organizational structures. Our goal is to design changes in such a way that they not only exist on paper, but also function sustainably in practice. The result: your company not only copes with change, but actively shapes it – with employees who embrace new processes and roles with conviction and enthusiasm.

"Our automotive experience with over 700 projects makes us a strong partner for successful transformations in the industry."

Michael Kempf, Partner at CPC

Your advantages

Focused

Our automotive consulting services ensure that your sponsors and executives remain focused on the change project from start to finish, so that the change is successful.

Reliable and secure

We are your reliable partner for change management and transformation. Our automotive consulting approach gives your employees security. This allows them to learn and change.

Goal-oriented

Together, we define a clear, attractive goal that your organization works toward and whose progress can be measured. This allows you to always keep an eye on your strong market position.

Visibly successful

Change architecture is a central part of our management consulting services for the automotive industry. It makes the successes of the transformation visible at an early stage, thereby motivating everyone involved.

Employee-oriented

We actively involve your company's employees and work with them to shape the change. Because for us, people are at the heart of every change project.

experienced in the industry

The automotive industry has its own unique characteristics. That's why the change experiences we have gained through our consulting services for the automotive industry are particularly valuable to you.

Focused

Our automotive consulting services ensure that your sponsors and executives remain focused on the change project from start to finish, so that the change is successful.

Reliable and secure

We are your reliable partner for change management and transformation. Our automotive consulting approach gives your employees security, allowing them to learn and change.

Goal-oriented

Together, we define a clear, attractive goal that your organization works toward and whose progress can be measured. This allows you to always keep an eye on your strong market position.

Visibly successful

Employee-oriented

We actively involve your company's employees and work with them to shape the change. Because for us, people are at the heart of every change project.

experienced in the industry

"Change can only succeed if people are involved in shaping it. That's why our Automotive Consulting division actively involves employees in the transformation process."

Oliver Stypa, Manager at CPC

About us

Consultants worldwide at your service.

Successful projects for our customers.

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of DAX40 companies trust us.

Consultants worldwide at your service.

Successful projects for our customers.

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Focus on
Change Management.

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of DAX40 companies trust us.

1. We understand business

In order to advise organizations on change projects, you need an entrepreneurial mindset and a knack for business. For us, change management is not an end in itself, but always has economic justification.

2. We operate globally

Unless we are already on site, we go where our customers need us. We implement international concepts right from the start.

3. We think change digitally

We have a strong affinity for digital topics. Since our founding, we have supported many change projects in the IT environment. This is because we are curious about what drives companies forward technologically and has a positive impact on their business.

4. We strengthen everyone in the team

A company where employees enjoy working: we work hard every day to achieve this. This is precisely the attitude we take to consulting. Because for us, people are at the heart of all transformations.

1. We understand business

2. We operate globally

Unless we are already on site, we go where our customers need us. We implement international concepts right from the start.

3. We think change digitally

4. We strengthen everyone in the team

A company where employees enjoy working: we work hard every day to achieve this. This is precisely the attitude we take to consulting. Because for us, people are at the heart of all transformations.

We would like to express our gratitude for these awards.

CPC is five-time No. 1 hidden champion for change management
Year after year, Brandeins/thema names us Germany's best management consultancy for change management.
We have been Focus Top Consultants for many years.
HR Excellence Award and European Training Award winner together with Deutsche Telekom and Lufthansa Technik
We are ranked No. 1 on the Great Place to Work list in the 51–100 employees category and are a Kununu Top Company.

Discuss your project with us!

The first step is very simple—and don't worry: we don't send boring newsletters or annoying advertising emails. Instead, we focus on what's important: your desire for change and how we can help your business move forward.

Jördis Andersson

Partners

Step 1

Call back or email.

We will contact you within 24 hours, record your requirements, and coordinate an appointment with one of our experts.

Step 2

Free initial consultation.

In a video conference, you explain your project and discuss possible solution scenarios with our expert.

Step 3

You decide how to proceed.

Offer, pitch, or project launch? You decide the next steps.

Questions and answers

Is CPC the "right" partner?

CPC is the leading change management consultancy in Germany. For over 30 years, we have been supporting international corporations and large medium-sized companies in more than 2,500 change projects. From the very beginning, consulting for the automotive industry has been one of our main areas of focus—and with great success. Our clients hold us in high regard, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews and prestigious awards.

Does CPC have the necessary expertise?

Yes. We have extensive experience as management consultants for the automotive industry. We work for large automotive manufacturers and medium-sized suppliers. Our experience covers the entire organization—from vehicle development and production to sales and after-sales to the cross-functional areas of IT, HR, purchasing, and finance & controlling. We would be happy to show you relevant references and specific examples. Get in touch with us—we would be happy to convince you in person.

Doesn't that cost an insane amount of money and time?

Yes, it takes time and commitment on your part. But we provide everything from a single source: from concept to global implementation. From the change story to change initiation to implementation—in other words, exactly what you would expect from a management consultancy specializing in change and transformation for the automotive industry.

How can I measure success?

To meet this need, we work with you to develop a structured effectiveness measurement system. For many years, our automotive consulting services have been using proven methods to evaluate the success of transformations and the change commitment of employees.

Is CPC's change consulting tailored to our individual needs?

Every transformation is unique. That's why we work with you to put together the right change modules for your individual needs. At the same time, with over 30 years of experience in change management and automotive consulting, we have an extensive methodological toolbox at our disposal. And because we are confident in our best practices, we don't have to reinvent everything for your project. This saves time, money, and stress.