OEMs and suppliers are increasingly looking to digital tools to increase visibility and sustain vehicle production and delivery. At the same time, the increased adoption of digital tools to overcome disruption is closely connected with the forging of new partnerships between OEMs and IT providers.

Production shutdowns have reduced inventory at the dealerships, while consumer demand remains high. More than ever, OEMs are under pressure to maintain steady production and ensure their vehicles get to market quickly. That means strict inbound logistics planning, which has become inextricably linked with digital technology.