OEMs and suppliers call on EU for subsidies to support EV growth Associations representing European OEMs and suppliers including Mercedes-Benz and Schaeffler have called on the European Commission to provide subsidies, tax reductions and lower energy costs to increase consumer demand for EVs. Megan Kelly
From chatbots to control towers: How OEMs and suppliers are using AI to strengthen automotive supply chains and manage risk The use of digital strategies in automotive logistics is becoming ever more necessary to mitigate risks in an increasingly uncertain global market. With natural disasters, shaky economies, the global pandemic and economic trade on uneven ground due to tariffs and trade wars, the need to plan, predict and prevent risk is more pressing than ever to ensure a resilient supply network. Megan Kelly
Red Sofa interview | Schaeffler’s digitalisation strategy: AI, collaboration and the future of supply chain transformation AI is reshaping supply chains. Schaeffler’s Fabian Pobantz explores digitalisation, collaboration, and innovation at ALSC Europe 2025.
Cofinity-X platform aims to improve supply chain transparency BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are among ten companies that have set up a new joint venture platform for the automotive supply chain called Cofinity-X. Marcus Williams
Schaeffler India opens parts CDC in Hosur Schaeffler’s division in India has opened a parts consolidation and distribution centre (CDC) in Hosur, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Marcus Williams
Tearing profits apart: how tier one automotive suppliers can mitigate shrinking margins The latest report by Automotive from Ultima Media examines the profits and outlook for the top 20 automotive parts suppliers and explores the strategies and solutions they should consider to avoid significant disruption in the 2020s. Automotive from Ultima Media
Automotive Tier Supplier Profit Analysis 2020: Mitigating Margin Compression Automotive tier 1 suppliers are facing unprecedented industry transformation in electrification along with economic uncertainty. Download this report on the top 20 global suppliers for a deep analysis of their historic margins, as well as solutions for how suppliers could cope with the growing pressures across the supply chain Automotive from Ultima Media
