📊Executive Summary

The ongoing crisis at Nexperia's factory in Dongguan, China, has severely disrupted the automotive supply chain, particularly affecting companies like Nissan and Honda. The Dutch government took control of Nexperia due to concerns over technology transfer to China, leading to Beijing halting exports of Nexperia's chips. This situation highlights the vulnerability of the automotive sector to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, as automakers had not prepared for such low-tech chip shortages. The crisis underscores the need for better supply chain diversification and risk management in the industry....