Driven by a convergence of social trends and technological advances, a mobility revolution is underway, giving rise to a completely new automotive ecosystem and a range of new entrants to the sector. The new automotive supply chain places the consumer at its heart and links in ever more strongly with new technology providers and road infrastructure.

The IATF (International Automotive Task Force), developers of the automotive quality standard IATF 16949, released their new vision statement in 2018 in which they say their aim is to be “the global quality management system for the automotive industry to satisfy customers, create stakeholder value and promote international excellence in the design, development, manufacture and provision of mobility solutions.” This demonstrates a clear intent on their part to keep pace with the future direction of the sector.