Staying competitive in the automotive industry
White paper for SMEs: Transparent supply chains, less effort, more future-proof.
Complex supply chains, new ESG obligations, growing pressure – and no standardized database?
Suppliers in the automotive industry are facing a double challenge:
On the one hand, regulatory requirements are increasing – CO₂ certificates, ESG reports, digital product passports. On the other hand, the structures required to exchange relevant data efficiently and securely are often lacking.
Fragmented IT systems, isolated solutions and manual processes lead to high costs, a lack of transparency and a decline in competitiveness, particularly in SMEs.
The challenge – Fragmented data structures
make collaboration difficult
Data islands and a lack of interoperability
Different systems prevent the seamless exchange of information.
Response time too slow
Delivery bottlenecks and disruptions are recognized too late, which limits the ability to react.
High manual effort
Individual agreements and inefficient data reconciliation delay processes and therefore cost time and money.
Increasing regulatory requirements
Sustainability reports, CO₂ certificates and digital product passports – many requirements, but no common basis.
Competitive pressure from OEMs
Manufacturers are increasingly relying on digital data spaces, forcing suppliers to adapt.
The solution: Standardized, secure data spaces – easily accessible for SMEs
Our white paper shows you how to get started with networked data exchange along the supply chain – efficiently, scalably and without an expensive large-scale project.
The focus is on Catena-X: an industry-wide initiative for the secure and standardized exchange of data in the automotive industry. Find out what it is, why it is important for you – and how you can get started in the guide
What you take away from the white paper:
✅ How Catena-X works – explained simply and practically
✅ What advantages networked data spaces offer your company
✅ Why SMEs in particular should get to grips with the topic now
✅ How to get started quickly and cost-effectively with our platform
✅ Practical example & entry scenario with Orchestra
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“The future of the automotive industry will be shaped by networked data spaces – Catena-X is an enabler technology for resilient supply chains, process efficiency and innovative business models.
In order to involve SMEs, cost-effective and uncomplicated solutions are needed that enable smooth connection to data spaces.”
Dr. Sebastian Heger
