Driving automotive profitability and innovation
The automotive industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. Electrification, software-defined vehicles, and shifting customer expectations are redefining how value is created and captured.
At the same time, manufacturers and suppliers face increasing pressure from supply chain disruptions, cost volatility, and global competition.
In this environment, success depends on the ability to balance cost efficiency, pricing excellence, and digital innovation at scale.
At CLEVR, we help automotive companies navigate this complexity by unlocking value across the entire lifecycle, from engineering and product lifecycle management (PLM) to product cost management, advanced pricing strategies, and digital transformation.
Industry challenges
Automotive companies are navigating a perfect storm of disruption and opportunity:
Cost pressure and margin erosion
Rising material costs, supply chain instability, and increasing product complexity are putting pressure on profitability.
Shift to software-defined and electrified vehicles
The transition to EVs and connected vehicles is increasing product complexity and fundamentally changing cost structures.
Pricing complexity
Traditional pricing models no longer suffice in a market driven by customization, services, and lifecycle value.
Need for digital acceleration
Manufacturers must adopt data-driven processes and modern platforms to remain competitive and scalable.
Talent and innovation gaps
The demand for digital and engineering capabilities is growing faster than supply.
How CLEVR helps
CLEVR combines deep industry expertise across engineering, PLM, cost management, and pricing, supported by leading technologies to help automotive organizations improve profitability, agility, and innovation.
Improve product profitability and cost control
Turn pricing into a strategic advantage
Accelerate digital innovation and scalability
Enable cross-functional collaboration and transparency
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Product Cost Management
Gain full visibility and control over product costs across the lifecycle, enabling better decisions and stronger margins.
- Allows simulation of different scheduling scenarios to identify the most efficient approach.Sequencing: Utilizes visual tools like Gantt charts for efficient task planning and scheduling.
- Target costing and design-to-cost strategies
- Supplier cost analysis and optimization
- Continuous cost improvement
Non-linear Performance Pricing
Move beyond traditional pricing to capture the true value of your products and services in increasingly complex markets.
- Value-based and performance-driven pricing
- Pricing for complex configurations and offerings
- Scenario modeling and optimization
- Integration with commercial and sales processes
Carbon footprint calculation
Integrate sustainability into core business decisions with full transparency on product-level emissions.
- Lifecycle carbon footprint calculations
- Integration of emissions data into cost and design processes
- Scenario analysis for sustainable design and sourcing
- Support for ESG and regulatory reporting
- Alignment of sustainability, cost, and performance
Product Lifecycle Management & Engineering
Connect engineering, cost, and data across the full product lifecycle with integrated PLM and CAD solutions.
- Implementation and optimization of PLM platforms (e.g. Teamcenter)
- Integration of engineering data with cost, pricing, and sustainability processes
- CAD and engineering process optimization
- Digital thread enablement across the product lifecycle
- Improved collaboration across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing
Rapid application development
Accelerate digital innovation and operational efficiency with scalable, low-code and AI-driven solutions. We supported Continental in building a Center of Excellence for low-code development, enabling faster innovation at scale.
- Rapid application development with low-code and AI
- Process automation across engineering, manufacturing, and operations
- Scalable enterprise solutions
- Data-driven decision-making
Why CLEVR
We don’t just advise, we deliver measurable impact.
Deep expertise in product cost management and pricing
Proven track record in the automotive industry
Strong partnerships with leading technology platforms
A pragmatic, results-driven approach
Are you fully in control of your product costs, pricing, and margins?
Now is the time to act. CLEVR turns complexity into a competitive advantage.