Presenting Arval STAR: Our Consulting Methodology Leading the Way in Mobility and Fleet Transformation

The world of mobility and fleet management is undergoing a transformation unlike any other. As businesses face mounting pressures to reduce costs, support sustainability goals, and navigate through new employee expectations and fast-evolving regulations, the need for adaptable and innovative solutions has never been more pressing. Arval Consulting understands these challenges and is proud to introduce Arval STAR, our new advisory methodology designed to address today’s complexities and guide organizations through their needs to adapt, thrive, and lead in this changing environment.

A New Step for Mobility and Fleet Management Consulting

Arval STAR, which stands for Strategic Transformation through Actionable Recommendations, is more than just an approach—it is a promise to guide our clients toward measurable success by cutting through complexity, simplifying decision-making, and providing a clear path to success. Arval STAR focuses on achieving ambitious goals across three key dimensions: People (Employee Satisfaction), Planet (Environmental Sustainability), and Profit (Value and Cost Optimization).

This methodology brings the best out of Arval’s ecosystem and decades of expertise in the sector, coupled with a forward-thinking vision for mobility. All of this is possible through tailored strategies, proven tools, and an overall step-by-step framework built upon the maximization of outcomes and actionable paths to success.

“With Arval STAR, we’re reaffirming our leadership in mobility transformation. SMaRT was a milestone, and STAR is an evolution that reflects the changing needs of our clients and the world around us. It’s a testament to our ability to adapt, innovate, and drive meaningful change. STAR isn’t just a methodology—it’s a symbol of our dedication to excellence and our clients’ success.” (Alain van Groenendael, Arval CEO)

Building on a Legacy of Excellence

Seven years ago, Arval pioneered the SMaRT approach to address the growing need for more sustainable fleet solutions. This innovative framework helped many organizations transition to fleets that fully consider sustainable objectives, energy use optimization, and environmental goals achievement. With SMaRT, Arval supported many clients in their fleet’s energy transition, delivering over 7000 consulting days since 2020 and supporting over 500 clients.

However, the mobility landscape has evolved dramatically. Electrification is now only one piece of the puzzle, as today’s businesses must tackle rising costs, regulatory uncertainties, emerging technologies, and new employee expectations. Recognizing this complexity, Arval took a step back to review and sharpen its tools to meet client demands and strengthen processes. Through extensive research, client feedback, and industry best practices, Arval STAR was born.

The Vision Behind Arval STAR

Arval STAR embodies Arval Consulting’s commitment to excellence and innovation. It is grounded in a clear and ambitious vision: to enable organizations to navigate easily through the complexities of fleet management and mobility while achieving their strategic objectives. At its heart, Arval STAR is about transformation—helping businesses move beyond reactive problem-solving to proactive, future-focused decision-making. The scope of Arval STAR extends to fleet electrification, mobility diversification, cost management, data analysis, policy improvement and much more.

“Arval STAR is the natural next step in our journey. Building on the success of SMaRT, STAR combines years of experience with forward-thinking innovation. This approach positions us perfectly to help businesses tackle challenges like electrification, cost efficiency, and sustainability, all while delivering real value. It’s a methodology designed for today and tomorrow.” (Ronan Perrier, International Arval Consulting and Arval Mobility Observatory Director)

How Arval STAR Takes Shape: A Five-Step Path to Success

Arval STAR’s methodology is designed to be both simple and powerful, providing clients with a clear roadmap to success. Our consulting experts ensure that every mission is strategically aligned, actionable, and results-driven through the five steps of Arval STAR:

Ambition: Every journey starts with a vision. We work closely with our clients to understand their long-term goals, unique challenges, and opportunities.
Explore: Through in-depth analysis, diagnostics, and scenario planning, we uncover the full spectrum of possibilities, providing the clarity needed to make informed decisions.
Design: Together with our clients, we craft a comprehensive strategy that fits perfectly with their expectations, combining innovative ideas with proven best practices.
Deploy: Execution is where visions come to life. Our experts provide an actionable roadmap to ensure a smooth implementation of the plan, adapting as needed to meet evolving circumstances.
Monitor: Success is a continuous journey. By co-defining relevant performance metrics, we help our clients track their progress, sustain results, and adapt to future challenges.

Tackling Today’s Fleet and Mobility Challenges

Arval STAR is uniquely positioned to address the most pressing challenges faced by businesses today. Our consulting experts offer targeted solutions for:

Electrification: Providing practical strategies for transitioning fleets to electric and hybrid vehicles, including planning for charging infrastructure and managing energy consumption.
Cost Saving Plans: Identifying and implementing cost-saving measures across fleet operations to optimize value creation and efficiency. From optimizing vehicle selection, usage and maintenance, to adjusting contract parameters, our framework ensures that clients achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Mobility Diversification: Designing and implementing flexible, scalable mobility strategies that meet the evolving needs of users, enhancing user satisfaction and operational resilience.
Policies advice : Constructing, modifying and/or harmonizing your policies for your fleet (cars and LCVs), your mobility, your reimbursement and/or usage of charging.
Process enhancement : Designing and implementing process enhancements towards fleet and mobility management to reduce costs and to increase employee satisfaction.
Sourcing optimization : Conceiving practical strategies for fleet funding and OEM tendering to meet your specific ambitions.

A Future Defined by Success

With Arval STAR, we are not just offering a methodology—we are delivering a partnership built on expertise, trust, and a shared commitment to success. We are excited to embark on this new journey with our clients, helping them achieve their ambitions while looking ahead to the future of mobility and fleet management.