Catena-X, CAAM and VDA Launch First China Pilot with 50 Companies, Advancing Global Data Collaboration

In an era of rapid digital transformation and evolving regulatory landscapes, achieving traceability in manufacturing has never been more critical. The Dräxlmaier Group, an international leader in the automotive sector, recently shared its inspiring journey of implementing traceability solutions using the Catena-X network. Here's how they did it.

Managing recalls in the automotive industry is often costly and a logistical nightmare. German car manufacturers alone set aside reserves of €1.4 to €1.8 billion per year for such cases. However, thanks to a collaboration between SAP and Catena-X, significant cost savings can be achieved, and the efficiency of recalls can be drastically improved or avoided.

Cofinity-X, a core joint venture in the automotive industry, and BMW Group announce the successful implementation of the Business Partner Data Management (BPDM) use case within the Catena-X network. This collaboration marks a key step forward in the standardization and optimization of business partner data processes across the automotive sector.

Catena-X set out with big goals - and faced hurdles and criticism alongside its first milestones. CEO Oliver Ganser talks about the status quo, celebrating successes and debunking myths surrounding the data room.

The implementation of the Catena-X use case in quality management shows how collaboration and data transparency can reduce inefficiencies and create significant cost benefits along the supply chain.

To meet the need for standardised sustainability practices, WITTE Automotive has implemented advanced solutions with SAP and can calculate its PCF according to the Catena-X framework.

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We are excited to introduce the Business Partner Explorer, a powerful new feature that simplifies the way companies share and access business partner data across the Catena-X network.

Dataspace connectors enable collaborative use cases in Catena-X, like traceability or quality management across the automotive value chain.