📊Executive Summary

The Nexperia crisis has exposed significant vulnerabilities in the automotive industry's microchip supply chains, highlighting the critical reliance on specific semiconductor suppliers. With the ongoing challenges in sourcing discrete semiconductors, automotive manufacturers are urged to reassess their supply chain strategies to mitigate risks associated with single-source dependencies. This situation emphasizes the need for proactive procurement strategies to ensure continuity and reliability in component availability, particularly as the market navigates through these disruptions....