Early 2026, the Nexperia crisis has disappeared from the headlines, but not from the risk maps of automotive suppliers. Many have found clever workarounds for sourcing – yet struggle with the structures needed to make these ideas work in day-to-day operations. This is exactly where btv’s TAK model and one-stop-shop approach come in.
How an automotive supplier handles the Nexperia crisis – with btv technologies as its partner in crime.
At the beginning of 2026, the Nexperia crisis is anything but over – it has merely become quieter in the headlines. Export regulations can still change overnight, and established supply routes can break away unexpectedly. For many automotive suppliers, this remains a strategic risk in the background.
One European automotive supplier reacted early: sourcing wafers from Nexperia in Europe, finishing them in Asia and shipping the completed semiconductors back to Europe. The chips were secured, the direct Nexperia dependency reduced. But internally there were no structures to distribute these components from a central hub in South Eastern Europe to numerous plants. Plant-to-plant distribution, picking and transparency turned into a massive effort.
This is where we came in.
From workaround to working solution
Instead of building new internal departments, the supplier chose a different path: btv technologies as a partner in crime.
We:
- took over the inventory at the central hub,
- organised cross-plant distribution,
- and ensured transparency, agility and cost efficiency through our TAK model.
The customer focuses on strategic supply and navigating the Nexperia crisis – we provide the structures that were missing.
The TAK model: transparency, agility and cost efficiency in the semiconductor supply chain
With the TAK model – transparency, agility and cost efficiency – btv makes the semiconductor supply chain controllable:
- Transparency: digital end-to-end tracking from inbound to plant delivery; every batch and movement can be traced.
- Agility: just-in-time deliveries to the individual plants, based on real demand instead of rigid planning.
- Cost efficiency: btv takes over inventory; plants are only billed on call-off, while the central hub is relieved on the balance sheet and operationally.
One-stop shop for semiconductor logistics – including programming and long-term storage
The key difference for our customer: they did not have to coordinate five different service providers – they had one one-stop shop.
btv bundles services that would otherwise be spread across multiple partners:
- inventory takeover and storage,
- picking and cross-plant distribution,
- digital transparency and full traceability,
- optional programming and testing of components,
- norm-compliant long-term storage for safety-relevant parts.
For our customer this means:
- less complexity and fewer interfaces,
- a supply chain that can truly be steered end-to-end,
- and above all: regaining freedom of action, instead of getting stuck in plant-to-plant distribution and detailed questions of programming or storage strategy.
Why this matters right now
Even if it has become quieter: the Nexperia crisis remains a structural risk for semiconductor supply chains in the automotive industry. Many companies have smart ideas on how to reduce dependency – for example by sourcing wafers in Europe and using alternative finishing routes. But:
- their distribution setup is often not designed for cross-plant flows like this,
- transparency frequently ends at the plant gate,
- topics such as programming and long-term storage are organisationally fragmented,
- and there is no partner willing to share responsibility and risk.
This is where a one-stop shop like btv comes in: we combine the TAK model, programming, long-term storage and cross-plant logistics into one setup that not only stabilises supply chains – it creates room to manoeuvre.
Radical transparency through the TAK model
Our unique supply chain model is based on transparency, agility, and cost efficiency – it guarantees 100% supply security, full traceability, and eliminates trade margins. This creates the auditability required by the CRA from the very first step of the process.
Learn more here: TAK – Component Logistics as a Service
Frequently asked questions about the Nexperia crisis, TAK and one-stop shop
One-stop shop means you have one partner for the entire component logistics, not a patchwork of service providers. With btv this can include:
- inventory takeover and storage,
- picking and cross-plant distribution,
- programming and testing,
- norm-compliant long-term storage.
This reduces your interfaces, simplifies steering and gives you back freedom of action.
It typically makes sense for you when:
- multiple plants need to be supplied,
- semiconductors or electronic components are critical for your production,
- your internal structures for plant-to-plant transport or inventory control are hitting their limits,
- and you want to benefit from direct sourcing at the semiconductor manufacturer without building additional logistics and steering capabilities yourself.
We usually start with a clearly defined use case – for example a specific component group or supply cluster – to keep effort and risk manageable on your side.
No. Automotive is an important focus, but btv also works with customers in other industries, such as industrial electronics, medical technology and IoT. What matters is that electronic components, semiconductors or PCBs play a critical role in your value creation.
The TAK model itself is designed to be cross-industry. Wherever you have high requirements for availability, complex supply structures and a need for transparency across inventories and flows, TAK can create value – whether you are in automotive or other high-tech segments.
Interested in a joint “partner in crime” project?
If you:
- are exploring alternative ways of sourcing semiconductors,
- notice that your internal structures are reaching their limits,
- are looking for a partner who does not just move boxes, but thinks with you and reduces complexity,
then let’s talk.
We will show you how our TAK model, our programming, our value added services, our long-term storage and our one-stop-shop approach can make your semiconductor supply chain more stable, flexible and transparent – and give you back what matters most in a crisis: freedom of action.
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