1、KPMG 2025 KPMG.Make the Difference.Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive CEO OutlookForeword The figures show that in todays rapidly evolving industrial landscape,automotive and manufacturing leaders face unprecedented complexity.Global supply chains are under constant pressure from geopolitical s
2、hifts,resource constraints,and sustainability imperatives.At the same time,technological disruption driven by automation,artificial intelligence,and data-driven decision-making is redefining how production systems operate and compete.And further adding to this,stakeholder expectations from customers
3、 and suppliers to investors and regulators are as well continuously evolving,demanding greater transparency,a focus on innovation,and strong resilience.Focus automotiveOne of the greatest transformations in automotive historyThe automotive industry is undergoing one of its most profound transformati
4、ons since its inception.Electrification,autonomous driving,and AI-driven mobility solutions are reshaping the entire value chain from design and production to customer engagement.Global competition is intensifying,with China emerging as a dominant force in electric vehicles and battery technologies.
5、At the same time,sustainability regulations and shifting consumer expectations are accelerating the transition towards zero-emission fleets and cars as computers on wheels.For CEOs,this means leading organizations through a period of radical innovation while managing geopolitical risks,securing crit
6、ical resources,and building resilient supply networks.Focus industrial manufacturingNew conditions,new frontiersIndustrial manufacturing is no longer defined solely by efficiency and scale.Today,production environments,products,machinery and even services are being reconfigured to integrate advanced