Fractured supply chains force automotive sector to rebuild from scratch Automotive supply chains face growing cyber vulnerabilities as 64% of manufacturers adopt supply chain software. Tier 3 suppliers at just 23% automation adoption create critical weak links. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Cybersecurity now tops production concerns as smart factories expand vulnerabilities Cybersecurity has vaulted to manufacturers' top strategic priority as 84% rate digital threats as critical - yet the very smart factory systems delivering productivity gains are creating unprecedented attack surfaces across connected production environments Ilkhan Ozsevim
Labour costs and tariffs squeeze automotive manufacturers New survey reveals energy, materials and tariffs create perfect storm for global automotive production as industry races to balance cost control with technological transformation and electrification targets Ilkhan Ozsevim
China's Hybrid EV shift demands Western production pivot A new survey reveals how Chinese consumers are reshaping global automotive production priorities, with technology trumping price wars and plug-in hybrids gaining ground over pure battery electric vehicles: McKinsey Ilkhan Ozsevim
Analysis: Carmakers face flux with flexible production as labour crisis deepens Fourth annual survey reveals workforce challenges remain paramount whilst production flexibility emerges as new complexity. Early data suggests fundamental shift in how manufacturers approach capacity and agility in uncertain times. Ilkhan Ozsevim
