At Arthur D. Little, we help you see the full picture. From train operators and logistics firms to governments, investors and clean mobility pioneers – to build the innovative, sustainable, resilient and inclusive mobility systems of tomorrow.
Travel & transportation
THE POWER
OF SYSTEM
THINKING
In an increasingly connected world, developments in one area of transportation or mobility can create ripples felt far and wide across the sector. Averting chaos and moving towards hyperconnected, efficient ecosystems demands the vision to understand the movement of goods and people at a systemwide level.
We are an acknowledged leader in technology intensive and converging industries. As such, by combining strategic insight with innovations across battery tech, AI, automation and predictive analytics we can bridge any challenge and help develop cleaner and more connected solutions. Whether it’s pioneering new services or accelerating the transition to circular business models, adopting next generation operational practices, or enabling more human-centric transportation systems, we are shaping the future of how people and goods move around urban environments.
On time, on demand and at the forefront of innovation, we can help you go further than ever before.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARE MODELS
Since the COVID-19 outbreak and the war in Ukraine, the public transport funding equation has been challenged by new ridership patterns (impacting traffic and the level of adoption of subscription-based fares), inflation (raising the cost of operations), and an acceleration in the development of alternative transportation options (owned or shared).
DIGITAL BUSINESS MODELS IN FREIGHT
Where is the disruption? In 2017, Arthur D. Little first assessed the impact of digital business models on freight. Back then we argued that they may become a true industry disruptor. Now, four years later, it is time for a critical review. Digital business models are still very much a hype topic in freight, but they do not seem to have truly conquered the market just yet.
RAIL 2040
The demand for energy-efficient mobility is growing significantly, and transportation must meet these rising needs. Rail transport has clear advantages to meet these challenges over other modes of transportation. The coming years are essential for all stakeholders: public authorities, rail incumbents, and potential new entrants.
AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY JOURNAL, EDITION IV
In response to the interest generated by the previous three editions of our journal, and in the spirit of our perpetual efforts to bring to you the latest developments and breakthroughs pertaining to the global autonomous mobility sector, we are excited to share the 4th edition of our Autonomous Mobility Journal.
LAYERING UP THE TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO
The mobility sector is undergoing rapid technological changes; organizations must adapt their technology operating models to keep pace. In this Viewpoint, we propose a differentiated, multilayer operating model for planning, operating, and governing technology systems, based on their position on the technology maturity S-curve.
How we help
The race to net zero, increasing consolidation through multi-brand airline groups and global groups in other verticals, drones creating a new playing field for aviation: as the industry looks beyond the pandemic, it must come to terms with the new trends that are reshaping the sector. We help bold, pioneering players and investors make the breakthroughs required to thrive. Whether it’s harnessing next-gen technologies to optimize performance, developing circular business models to meet net-zero targets or transforming service levels to improve customer satisfaction and boost revenues – we can help you mobilize the right resources to unlock new value in your strategic, business, and operating models.
Favourable regulation and a political will to push lower carbon modes of transport are promising signs for railways. And when coupled with technological enhancement and innovation that is improving transportation and infrastructure, the next ten years have the potential to become the ‘Rail Decade’. We support regulators, manufacturers, infrastructure managers and operators to address the challenges of environmental targets, technical and digital disruption and people’s changing travel patterns – and turn them into opportunities for growth. Whether it’s supporting your sustainability and innovation goals, enhancing the safety and resilience of your infrastructure or helping you capitalize on emerging regional opportunities, we shape the strategies, operations and governance you need to grow value.
Mobility is undergoing one of the most transformational shifts of a generation, with emerging technologies, the rise of mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) and changing consumer behavior redefining how we live. We help public and private stakeholders to make breakthroughs that are reshaping both business and service. We work at the intersection of travel and transportation, financial services, energy, automotive, manufacturing and technology. As such we can help you seize on the opportunities of convergence – from improving integration, efficiency and collaboration to helping you develop new people-centric services and solutions. We support this with transaction and tendering expertise to ensure you are perfectly placed to adapt to change and define the next generation of mobility systems.
As linchpins of the global economy, the logistics and postal industries face continual pressure to keep the flow of goods moving around the world. But the task becomes ever more complex as threats from economic volatility and regional instability are compounded by the need to decarbonize and adapt to changing consumer behavior. We have broad and deep expertise in helping stakeholders across both sectors navigate these challenging waters. We support post and parcel operators, regulators and policy makers as they balance the decline in physical mail with the boom in e-commerce – to establish a more sustainable operating environment. And we help public and private players in logistics to transform their strategies, operations and governance, building greater resilience, efficiency and sustainability into global supply chains.
The post-pandemic recovery continues to move at pace as new standards, practices and technologies are introduced to meet the changing demands of travelers. We support governments, investors, private developers and organizations across the hospitality and tourism sector to keep them ahead of the curve. From helping you develop responsible and resilient tourism ecosystems to designing new immersive experiences that delight your customers, or providing the strategic support you need to produce global mega-events: we help you innovate and improve performance to ensure you play a central role within world-class destinations.
Future of Mobility Lab
Strategy & Growth
Operations & Management Systems
Organization & Resources
Foresight analysis & scenarios
Assessing new technologies and helping city and transport authorities develop mobility scenarios to manage the transition to new mobility solutions.
Mobility visions & strategies
Supporting public and private authorities in developing clear visions of what your mobility systems should look like in the future and designing the strategies to get there.
Innovative mobility solutions
Identifying new opportunities and helping you capitalize on the most promising emerging technologies – to support the development of new mobility solutions that align with your strategic agenda.
Innovative ecosystems
Drawing on our expertise in convergence, we help you explore, identify and realize opportunities to develop innovative ecosystems that build mutual value for all participants.
Mobility-as-a-Service (Beyond MaaS)
Developing the vision, strategy and roadmap you need to help you stay ahead of the MaaS curve and capitalize on its potential value.
Strategy & financing
Developing and implementing the strategies you need to fully address the opportunities that come with a dynamic and growing mobility market.
Customer experience
Helping you convert your customers into fans by enhancing their experience through an extended range of services which exceed their expectations.
Commercial offering
Identifying opportunities and developing strategies to grow value through the creation of new commercial models.
Sustainability
Defining your sustainability ambitions and designing the strategies, business models and roadmaps you need to achieve them.
Transaction & tendering
Supporting private traffic and service operators throughout the tender process and helping you manage projects crucial to driving the future of mobility.
Future of operations
Defining your approach to navigating technological change and guiding your journey from strategy development through to implementation.
Innovation management
Optimizing your processes and portfolio to accelerate innovation and improve performance across your organization.
Capital & asset management
Helping you develop and implement asset management strategies to ensure your organization makes the most of its assets in a cost-effective way.
Risk & resilience
Helping you assess, control, exploit, finance and monitor risks – so you can respond to change and increase short- and long-term value across integrated transport systems.
Safety & punctuality management
Strengthening your organization’s confidence, resilience and performance by developing world-class safety management systems while creating a culture of reliability to ensure your products and services are consistently delivered on time.
Agile organizations
Transforming your organization into a truly agile business – from your operating model and ways of working through to software applications.
Strategic competence management
Optimizing your resources and capabilities and developing the skills you need to address your strategic issues.
Digital transformation
Defining the strategies you need to harness next generation technologies that will help you maximize productivity and performance – and helping you embed them across your operations.
Advanced analytics
Implementing new systems across your organization to produce high quality, practical data that improves decision-making and performance.
Transformation & change
Developing the organizational glue and transformational leadership to create a high performance culture.
Foresight analysis & scenarios
Assessing new technologies and helping city and transport authorities develop mobility scenarios to manage the transition to new mobility solutions.
Mobility visions & strategies
Supporting public and private authorities in developing clear visions of what your mobility systems should look like in the future and designing the strategies to get there.
Innovative mobility solutions
Identifying new opportunities and helping you capitalize on the most promising emerging technologies – to support the development of new mobility solutions that align with your strategic agenda.
Innovative ecosystems
Drawing on our expertise in convergence, we help you explore, identify and realize opportunities to develop innovative ecosystems that build mutual value for all participants.
Mobility-as-a-Service (Beyond MaaS)
Developing the vision, strategy and roadmap you need to help you stay ahead of the MaaS curve and capitalize on its potential value.
Strategy & financing
Developing and implementing the strategies you need to fully address the opportunities that come with a dynamic and growing mobility market.
Customer experience
Helping you convert your customers into fans by enhancing their experience through an extended range of services which exceed their expectations.
Commercial offering
Identifying opportunities and developing strategies to grow value through the creation of new commercial models.
Sustainability
Defining your sustainability ambitions and designing the strategies, business models and roadmaps you need to achieve them.
Transaction & tendering
Supporting private traffic and service operators throughout the tender process and helping you manage projects crucial to driving the future of mobility.
Future of operations
Defining your approach to navigating technological change and guiding your journey from strategy development through to implementation.
Innovation management
Optimizing your processes and portfolio to accelerate innovation and improve performance across your organization.
Capital & asset management
Helping you develop and implement asset management strategies to ensure your organization makes the most of its assets in a cost-effective way.
Risk & resilience
Helping you assess, control, exploit, finance and monitor risks – so you can respond to change and increase short- and long-term value across integrated transport systems.
Safety & punctuality management
Strengthening your organization’s confidence, resilience and performance by developing world-class safety management systems while creating a culture of reliability to ensure your products and services are consistently delivered on time.
Agile organizations
Transforming your organization into a truly agile business – from your operating model and ways of working through to software applications.
Strategic competence management
Optimizing your resources and capabilities and developing the skills you need to address your strategic issues.
Digital transformation
Defining the strategies you need to harness next generation technologies that will help you maximize productivity and performance – and helping you embed them across your operations.
Advanced analytics
Implementing new systems across your organization to produce high quality, practical data that improves decision-making and performance.
Transformation & change
Developing the organizational glue and transformational leadership to create a high performance culture.
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TEAM MEMBERS
We specialize in both travel consultancy and transportation consultancy, managing the complexity of change and innovation for our clients – helping them to anticipate key strategic and operational challenges facing the industry – and then act on them to deliver transformational results.
François-Joseph Van Audenhove
Managing Partner & Global Practice Leader, Travel & Transportation
François-Joseph Van Audenhove is a Managing Partner based in Arthur D. Little's Brussels office and is the Global Practice Manager Travel and Transportation (T&T).
Michael Zintel
Managing Partner, Frankfurt
Mickael Tauvel
Partner, Paris
Nicholas Nahas
Partner, Dubai
Mathieu Blondel
Partner, Paris
Paolo Carlomagno
Partner, Dubai
Joseph Salem
Partner, Beirut
Vincent Bamberger
Managing Partner, Paris
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