Supply chains in the automotive sector are some of the largest in the world, and have increased in complexity, especially so with the rise of electric vehicles.
Below is a list of the 10 biggest automotive supply chains globally.
1 - Volkswagen
Annual output: 9.6mn units The Volkswagen Group’s vast global supply chain spans multiple brands, including Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche.
2 - Toyota
Annual output: 8.2mn units In keeping with its reputation as an innovator for the ages, Toyota Group has a highly integrated supply chain, which includes numerous subsidiaries, suppliers, and partners.
3 - NRM Alliance
Annual output: 8.1mn units NRM (Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance) has its origins in the 1990 partnership struck by Renault and Nissan, with Mitsubishi joining in 2017.
4 - General Motors
Annual output: 7.3mn units
GM’s global supply chain network supports iconic brands that include Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick.
5 - Honda
Annual output: 5.1mn units
Japan-based Honda manufactures both cars and motorcycles (and is also a world leader in power equipment manufacturing, although that is discounted here).
6 - Ford
Annual output: 4.7mn units
In the 120 years of its history Ford has remained as the automaker to the masses, producing reliable and affordable cars, trucks and vans.
7 - Hyundai
Annual output: 4.4mn units
South Korean auto manufacturer Hyundai – with its subsidiary, Kia – operates a global supply chain to support its increasingly impressive output.
8 - Stellantis
Annual output: 3.2mn units
Stellantis was formed in 2021, following a merger between the Italian–American conglomerate, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the French PSA Group. Its 16 brands include Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall.
9 - BMW
Annual output: 2.9mn units
Luxury automaker BMW Group makes BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce brands. It adopts a platform strategy, whereby multiple vehicle models share common components and technologies. This improves efficiency, cuts costs, and streamlines the supply chain, because parts are interchangeable, as are production processes.
10 - Mercedes Benz
Annual output: 2.8mn units
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (former Daimler AG) is a leading global supplier of premium and luxury cars and vans.
Source: Supplychaindigital
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