CSM utilizes syndicated forecasts along with competitive intelligence to develop custom solutions for OEMs including:

White Space Assessment

CSM has developed a methodology which allows an OEM to identify product openings/gaps in their product portfolio by identifying and selecting markets that will be underexposed to competition.

Technology Roadmaps

CSM can help you increase your awareness of emerging technologies so you can be prepared for any technology shifts that can affect your business. CSM will provide you with a global and regional 10-year demand forecast by OEM and segment, a report on the implications of disruptive technology, vehicle entry identification, supplier identification and a regional assessment by OEM.

LCC Sourcing/Supplier Selection

CSM can help you identify and pre-qualify suppliers in Low Cost Countries (LCC). CSM's screening process allows you to focus your resources on the high potential suppliers that are strategically aligned to your unique commodity strategies.

Cost Reduction Benchmark Analysis

CSM assesses industry best practices in order to provide dramatic cost-saving opportunities to procurement organizations. Each "benchmark" analysis is designed to provide tangible cost savings exceeding $20 million.

Future Vehicle Assessment

By using CSM's vehicle sales, vehicle production, powertrain and supply chain & technology forecasts our analysts can help you assess what your competition is planning for next generation product(s). We can tailor Vehicle Assessments for specific vehicles, platforms and/or entire market segments.

Wading through all the factors that influence success can be daunting. CSM Worldwide responds by developing custom solutions for automotive suppliers such as:

Market Power Play

CSM can identify whether you are in a position of leverage or weakness. With our proprietary CSM indexing tools we can help you create an offensive power play that will optimize your performance in the marketplace.

Technology Roadmaps

CSM can help you increase your awareness of emerging technologies so you can be prepared for any technology shifts that can affect your business. CSM will provide you with a global and regional 10-year demand forecast by OEM and segment, a report on the implications of disruptive technology, vehicle entry identification, supplier identification and a regional assessment by OEM.

LCC Sourcing/Supplier Selection

CSM can help you identify and pre-qualify suppliers in Low Cost Countries (LCC). CSM's screening process allows you to focus your resources on the high potential suppliers that are strategically aligned to your unique commodity strategies.

Opportunity Targeting

By using CSM's vehicle and component forecasts, we have created a disciplined process to prioritize and attack new business opportunities in the marketplace.

Future Vehicle Pursuits

CSM can provide an in-depth look at the competitive landscape and analyze what the OEM is trying to accomplish with a particular next-generation vehicle. CSM will then help you tailor your sales effort for this specific vehicle pursuit opportunity.

Supplier Assessment

CSM can provide an in-depth assessment of automotive suppliers for competitive benchmarking and profiling activities, as well as potential merger and acquisition, and/or strategic alliance purposes. The assessments focus on the supplier's strategies, capabilities and market position within the industry.

CSM Worldwide supports the investment and banking community with manufacturer and supplier assessment solutions that include:

Supplier Program Risk Analysis

CSM can provide analysis to lenders, investors and other parties with interest in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of an auto supplier's book of business. This analysis can be provided with a quick turnaround to make timely decisions.

Due Diligence Validation

Potential buyers and sellers of and lenders to auto suppliers will find CSM's Due Diligence Validation a credible third-party review of a company's book of business. We will also analyze their industry outlook for relevant component trends, manufacturing processes, long-term customer viability and competitive pressures.

Strategic Business Assessment

A Strategic Business Assessment is designed to evaluate a supplier's prospects by reviewing and evaluating the company's book of business, relevant component trends, manufacturing processes, long-term customer viability, and competitive pressures outside the context of a sale, acquisition or new financing.

Business Portfolio Evaluation

CSM can provide in-depth analysis of a company's book of business beyond identifying strengths and weaknesses. This analysis provides insights for volume variances and generates leading questions to ask of the company's management. In addition, other CSM software solutions provide the ability to complete a more detailed study of a company's book of business and allow for continuous monitoring and tracking.

Supplier Deep Dive

CSM can perform an extensive analysis of a supplier covering a significant number of their vehicle programs with the objective of quantifying risk exposure and revenue forecasts. This analysis provides a window into a supplier's future exposure to revenue volatility and changes in customer concentration.