Koller Kunststofftechnik digitises production and enables traceability according to OEM requirements

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.

As the automotive industry undergoes seismic shifts, from electrification and digitalization to disrupted supply chains and intensifying global competition, European OEMs and suppliers are under mounting pressure to adapt. In this landscape of transformation, Catena-X emerges as a pioneering initiative aimed at securing data sovereignty, transparency, and sustainability across the automotive value chain.

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has been selected to lead Catena-X efforts in North America, enabling seamless, secure, and standardized data collaboration across the automotive value chain. As a regional hub, AIAG will support OEMs and suppliers of all sizes in adopting Catena-X use cases, from carbon tracking to quality management, while ensuring alignment with local industry needs.

Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced that Maestro™, its real-time AI-powered orchestration platform, has achieved Catena-X certification for demand and capacity management. This confirms that Maestro meets the network’s rigorous standards for interoperability, data sovereignty, and security, unlocking trusted collaboration across multi-tier supply chains.

BASF customers can now use the PACIFIC app to exchange Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data for their products. The application is available in the Catena-X data ecosystem and can be accessed via the Cofinity-X App Store. Register now to take advantage of this innovative solution! PACIFIC is a joint development by BASF, CircularTree, and Cofinity-X, representing significant progress in sustainability. Key milestones include the publication of a PCF rulebook, the introduction of a PCF kit, and the development of a standardized PCF data model.

Cofinity-X, an operating company and central joint venture in the automotive industry, and Volkswagen Group Info Services AG (VW GIS AG), the central contact and contractual partner for cross-brand data products from the Volkswagen Group, announce the successful implementation of the Business Partner Data Management (BPDM) use case within the Catena-X network, together with Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche. Catena-X is a network developed for the automotive industry that establishes a standardized, secure, and scalable data ecosystem. It enables comprehensive data exchange across the entire value chain, improving transparency and efficiency while optimizing processes in the automotive sector.

Catena-X is the future of the automotive industry. In this blog article, we’ll show you how companies are using cutting-edge strategies and smart solutions to master the seamless entry into this revolutionary network. Get ready to be inspired and discover the incredible potential that Catena-X holds for the automotive industry.

The ONCITE DPS Track & Trace solution from German Edge Cloud (GEC) is now available on the Cofinity-X marketplace, supporting the automotive industry with improved transparency, efficiency and traceability in manufacturing. Recently recertified according to Catena-X standards, ONCITE DPS enables secure data exchange and process digitization, helping companies address supply chain complexity and regulatory requirements. This collaboration with Cofinity-X offers businesses a straightforward way to implement the solution and begin optimizing production and delivery processes without delay.

In this exclusive interview, Katharina Zipse, Managing Director of CatX and member of the Catena-X DCM Expert Group, shares how the MIRA Booster Program is helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) join the Catena-X dataspace with minimal risk and maximum impact.