Automotive Consulting Services
The roots of Seraph’s experience are grounded in driving success for OEM operations. Our track record includes acute crisis management of supply chain capacity issues, as well as working proactively with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to satisfy the demands of multiple automakers.
The next decade promises to bring significant transformation to automotive manufacturing and the industry at large. OEMs working to preserve market share are shifting resources into R&D for autonomy, electrification and expanding connectivity, as new entrants launch their own facilities and give life to their own innovations.
While internal combustion engines (ICE) continue to drive the majority of profits for established automakers, investment allocation is focused on shifting the paradigm towards electric transportation. This presents significant obstacles to OEM infrastructure and supply chains. Striking a balance between maintaining production capacity while unlocking capital for R&D and M&A will prove to be vital for firms looking to remain relevant in a new age.
Our automotive consultants have collaborated with engineering teams to deliver complex systems and sub-assemblies, and have overseen plant relocations to ensure seamless transitions to restore and protect profitability. We view the shifting automotive landscape as an opportunity to unlock future value for our clients.
By building on the strengths of your organization while proactively protecting against the unexpected, our automotive consultants work to deliver solutions that keep you relevant and competitive.
Why Choose Seraph for Automotive Consulting
Seraph brings the right blend of experienced leaders and passionate operators together to form optimized teams for client projects. We solve problems on the frontline, targeting and shaping leadership, and leveraging our vast experience for hands-on evaluation and execution. Our teams’ years of industry experience enable us to face challenges, tackle problems, find solutions, work, and deliver results without wasting time.
Every project is different, but we accomplish rapid results with the framework of our Four-Step Process and industry proven tools. Our approach works to find the source of your problem rather than simply identifying symptoms. Moving through your operations allows us to examine the granular details that will drive solutions tailored to your needs.
Case Studies
Find out more about the companies who trusted Seraph to write their success stories.
Case Study: Global Mobility Technology Company Improved Standards After VDA Audit, Anticipating a Successful Re-Audit and New Business Opportunities
INDUSTRY: Automotive and Electronics Manufacturing SERVICES: Program Management. Crisis Management. Product Launches. Situation. Seraph was contacted two weeks before a VDA audit that the Client knew they were not prepared for. With such a short timeframe, the Client...
Manufacturing executives must move quickly to stay competitive and meet ambitious targets. It’s difficult to act without the right information. That’s where Seraph’s assessments come in. Seraph’s methodologies, centered on operational excellence, rapidly identify overlooked opportunities to boost productivity, lower costs, and drive sustainable performance improvements.
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Automotive Consulting Capabilities
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Crisis Management
Restructuring and Turn-Around
Logistics
Mergers & Acquisitions
Production.net
Project Management
Rapid Health Assessment
Relocation & Consolidation
Strategy
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How We Work with the Automotive Industry
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Seraph brings decades of experience in senior operating roles at leading automotive suppliers. Composed of subject matter experts in quality, engineering, logistics and management, our team is built to quickly enact change under the most challenging of circumstances.
Our people engage from the corporate office to the plant floor with true finesse. From new plant construction … to launch ramp-ups … to crisis management … to relocation & consolidation, we possess the skills needed to address the imminent changes impacting the industry.
Our Approach to Crisis Management
Our Rapid Assessment
Out team can deploy to your factory or production site, evaluate 250+ elements, and provide a clear set of risks and opportunities to you.
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Automotive Industry by the Numbers
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10
of the top 15 global automotive OEMs served
150+
automotive manufacturing projects completed
6 Month
average project payback
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Seraph’s Consulting Experts
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Seraph’s leadership team is made up of former COOs, plant managers, and VPs of Operations in some of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers. Our wealth of expertise comes from years of experience in identifying the root causes of problems and creating actionable plans to restore prompt manufacturing operations and stakeholder confidence.
Ambrose Conroy
CEO & Founder
Andrew Powch
CFO
Wade Phillips
Non-Executive Director
Richard Payne
Managing Director
Jay Butler
VP of Client Development
Amy Kroll
Director of Human
Resources
Jack Caccioppo
Managing Director
Ingo Vernau
Managing Director - Europe
Majid Arefi
Managing Director - Europe
Brian Fairchild
Sr. Director of Sales
& Sales Operations
Justin Fortier
Director of Marketing and Research
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INSIGHTS
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OUR TAKE ON MANUFACTURING
Interviews, videos, case studies, and more.
European Defence Spending: Key Trends & How to Ensure Your Manufacturing Operations Will Be Ready
Amidst a period of geo-political turbulence and fundamental shifts in traditional alliances, European nations have made a clear and urgent call to increase defence capacity, capabilities, and spending. The European Defence Manufacturing industry is arguably facing...
NORTH AMERICAN AUTO REPORT
State-of-the-industry based on data from the field.
Automotive Manufacturing Industry Report January 2025
The automotive industry is changing, are you ready? Seraph collected input from dozens of clients and synthesized the latest trends emerging in the data. Download the report here.
IN THE NEWS
The latest from various industry sources.
Global Tariff Impact: Breaking Down Potential Impact and Responses From Europe
Ambrose Conroy joined RTE to discuss the Global Tariff Impact and how it may potentially impact Europe and looking into the European response
Trends Report
The latest from various industry sources.
Tariff Tracker: The Latest on Industrial Policy Impacting Manufacturing CEOs
Webinars and Our View Register for April 3rd: https://www.linkedin.com/events/tariffwebinarformanufacturingce7307462042838347779/theater/ Past Webinar March 4th:https://www.linkedin.com/events/tariffandtradeupdateformanufact7300211965736497152/theater/ Past Webinar...
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