The Connected Future for Transport

New operating models to join up delivery for customers, make better use of technology and reduce cost.

The challenges for organisations that deliver transport services and are stewards of transport infrastructure are profound. How can leaders in the sector simultaneously address cost pressures, shifting user expectations, the need to decarbonise transport services, market disruption and new technologies?

Ed Thomas

Partner, UK Head of Transport

KPMG in the UK


How do you prioritise and sequence transformation to achieve a sustainable, risk optimised route to a lower cost and high performing organisation?

And how do you do this while protecting essential services, building public trust and employee confidence?

Forward-looking leaders are already responding to the signals of change, learning to change the way their organisations work by connecting customer insight and digital opportunities with their workforce and supply chain strategies to establish more effective approaches to delivering change.

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Interviews of 483 leaders from public transportation organisations show 41% of global public transport leaders put improving customer experience as a top strategic goal.


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Future of Transport: Harnessing the latest technology to win public trust
 

Connected Transport from KPMG

Our Connected methodology aligns the workforce, technology and citizens to put the needs of transport users at the heart of an organisation’s operating model.

Our approach helps transport providers assess their existing capabilities, identify and prioritise gaps, and manage transformation across the enterprise to create and embrace the future. It is aboutaligning the operating-model to deliver a more effective design for the organisation, and then working alongside your teams to bring it to life.

Make powerful progress to future-proof your organisation.

What does a connected future look like for transport?

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How can you drive better decision making?​

How can you drive better decision making?​

Insight-driven strategies and actions

Using data, advanced analytics and insights with real-time understanding of the passenger needs and preferences can help shape better informed decisions.

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How do you meet passenger expectations while managing affordability?​

How do you meet passenger expectations while managing affordability?​

Citizen-centricity by design

Improve the user experience by designing seamless experiences and align the operating model “outside-in” to the needs of users.

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How do you achieve streamlined supply chain operations?​

How do you achieve streamlined supply chain operations?​

Analytics-powered supply chain management

Smarter operations and supply chain management are key to providing joined up, cost-effective, low-carbon, trusted transport services.

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What are the 8 Connected Transport capabilities?

Eight capabilities, for twice the impact


The most successful organisations invest in eight capabilities which span all areas of the customer experience. This ensures a connected organisation that goes beyond cross-channel interactions.

Those that invest in all eight capabilities are twice as likely to meet customer expectations, achieve objectives and deliver return on investment.

 

 

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Impact


Insight-driven strategies and action

 

Better insights help you better understand customer needs, develop customised solutions, and create seamless experiences.

Nick Whitfeld
Partner, Data and Analytics

Paul Henninger
Partner, Head of Lighthouse

Innovative products and services

 

The need for fresh thinking and ideas doesn't stop, and it's the only way to meet your customers' growing expectations and help them achieve success.

Penny McLoughlin
Director, Ignition Services

Experience centricity by design

 

Today's customers want personalised, connected experiences. And that isn't going to change anytime soon.

Tim Knight
Partner, Customer Advisory

Responsive operations and supply chain

 

The beating heart of your organisation, deliver on the customer promise via responsive operations and supply chain.

Kirk Hull
Director, Operations and Supply Chain


Integrated partner and alliance ecosystem

 

No organisation does it all themselves. Building successful alliances can help your organisation deliver a competitive edge and extend your business growth into new markets.

Adrian Clamp
Partner, Head of Digital Transformation

Digitally-enabled technology architecture

 

Architect and engineer smart digital services, technology and platforms in a cost-effective, scalable manner.

Iain Fox
Partner, Microsoft Business Solutions

Phil Crozier
Partner, Connected Technology

Aligned and empowered workforce

 

Every business needs to build engaging employee experiences, working with them to deliver on your customer promise today and in the future.

Mark Williamson
Partner, People Consulting

Louise Scott-Worrall
Partner, Learning

Seamless interactions and commerce

 

KPMG Connected Enterprise helps organisations across sales, marketing and service to drive business smoothly.

Hugh O'Reilly
Associate Partner, Financial Services, Customer

Clotilde Chohan
Director, Customer Transformation



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