The automotive industry is facing a period in which uncertainty has become the norm: global crises, volatile markets, climate risks, and new regulatory requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act are shaping the supply chain. The days when just-in-time and finely balanced supply chains were considered guarantees of efficiency are over.
Today, end-to-end transparency is key to avoiding blind spots and responding flexibly to global events. Even minor delays can trigger production stoppages – with enormous cost implications.
Current trends and challenges:
- Stagnation in global production: Europe is recovering most slowly, while China and South Asia remain moderate growth drivers
- Electrification and hybrids: Stagnation in BEVs in Europe and North America, resurgence of hybrid vehicles
- Software-defined vehicles: Increasing dominance with implications for OEMs and suppliers
- Geopolitical dynamics: Tariffs and subsidies are reshaping global trade
These developments require resilient, transparent, and auditable processes – this is exactly where btv technologies comes in.
What our VDA membership means for customers
As a VDA member, we contribute our experience and technological perspective to relevant committees, discuss best practices with OEMs, suppliers, and service providers, and work together to develop the supply chain of the future.
Your advantages:
- Early access to regulatory developments (e.g., VDA 6.8, Cyber Resilience Act)
- Exclusive training and best practice exchange
- Strong network with over 620 member companies from across the automotive value chain
- Partners on equal footing for sustainable and compliant processes
Long-term storage: Availability for decades
We support the supply chain in all phases of the product life cycle – from the first prototype to the last spare part. We place particular emphasis on the long-term storage of electronic components: In the automotive industry in particular, spare parts and components often need to remain available and functional for many years in order to meet legal requirements and the expectations of OEMs and end customers.
Our standards:
- Exceeding DIN EN IEC 62435 requirements: Documented climate control, advanced ESD protection, regular power supply
- External certification: Quality confirmation by independent institutes such as Fraunhofer ISIT
- 100% traceability: Complete documentation, auditable at any time
Unique: Power supply service for control units
A truly unique selling point of btv technologies is our power supply service for control units using our own equipment. Regular power supply during long-term storage maintains the functionality and insulation capacity of sensitive assemblies – a crucial factor in preventing failures due to aging, oxidation, or loss of capacity.
This service is particularly essential for control units and safety-related components and is increasingly being demanded by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Technical advantages:
- Prevention of whisker formation on tin surfaces
- Control of oxidation and diffusion
- Maintenance of electrical parameters over many years
- Reduction of failure rates and warranty claims
TAK model: Transparency, agility, cost efficiency
Our VDA membership is also an expression of our commitment to supporting the entire value chain—from development and series production to spare parts supply—with sustainable, reliable, and auditable solutions.
The TAK model (transparency, agility, cost efficiency) from btv technologies is revolutionizing component logistics:
Transparency: No trade margins – your negotiated purchase price is your component price. Seamless traceability of all processes.
Agility: Flexible adaptation to market changes, fast response times, scalable solutions.
Cost efficiency: Optimized processes without tying up capital at the customer, 100% security of supply.
Modular, digital, audit-proof
Our solutions integrate seamlessly into modular process structures. Whether project management, supplier management, warehouse and transport logistics, or customer management—btv offers digital tools for every stage of the process that enable seamless traceability and efficient control of material flows.
Risk management and compliance
Information security and ESG requirements are already standard at btv technologies. Processes are regularly audited, risks are identified early on and managed together with partners. In this way, we support companies in reliably meeting regulatory requirements (CRA, NIS2, TISAX®) and customer expectations.
Process reliability and transparency
With the TAK model and our IT-supported warehouse and inventory management, we create maximum transparency regarding stocks, movements, and the status of all components. Every component can be tracked throughout its entire life cycle—a key component for auditability.
Collaboration and continuous improvement
Through the close integration of planning, procurement, logistics, and customer management, we support companies in not only stabilizing processes, but also continuously improving them. Our self-assessment and reporting tools facilitate internal and external communication and enable transparent dialogue with OEMs and suppliers.
Conclusion: Partners for the supply chain of the future
Our VDA membership underscores our commitment to actively shaping the resilience and compliance of the automotive supply chain. With over 30 years of experience, innovative solutions such as the TAK model, and the highest quality standards for long-term storage, we are the partner of choice for companies that want to make their processes fit for the future.
