The automotive industry is exposed to ever greater challenges. Manufacturing faces the most difficult competition of its time and, therefore, operates under dramatic price and cost pressure.

The cooperation of OEMs and their suppliers is being redefined: Suppliers are taking over more and more responsibility and the complexity of the supply chain is increasing. Processes of OEMs have to be adopted by the suppliers. As consumer patterns change more frequently, development times have to be redesigned to match these requirements.

For more than 50 years, Toyota has been demonstrating how most of the car makers' challenges can be resolved by implementing clear and easy to use concepts which come together in the Toyota Production System. It now is leading the sector by quality, cost, and profitability.

The automotive industry is one of the home sectors for change2target. Most consultants have gained long-lasting experience in supplier or OEM organizations. Therefore, we know what is the difference between successful and less successful companies in this sector.