2025 Study on how to improve your business partner data

A groundbreaking step towards global data collaboration: Catena-X Automotive Network e.V. and Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) have successfully completed a proof of concept (PoC) for interoperability between two independent data spaces.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do you need to join Catena-X but you’re unsure how to get started? Cofinity-X explains the process and the benefits in simple terms.

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.

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.