Clear Positioning in a World in Transition
During a recent trip to Asia, Andreas Kohler and Peter Schnitzer gained valuable insights into the current state of global supply chains. Together with Leo Palma, CEO Asia of the Schnitzer Group, they engaged in intensive discussions with customers and partners across China.
It became clear that global supply chains are entering a decisive phase—shaped by overcapacity, increasing localization pressure, and a growing number of distressed suppliers.
The focus is shifting from short-term optimization toward building true strategic resilience. For many market participants, this marks a turning point: disciplined execution, transparency, and responsible decision-making are becoming critical success factors across the entire ecosystem.
The Schnitzer Group positions itself as a partner that brings clarity to complex situations, enables fact-based decisions, and drives structured performance and stabilization programs. By actively managing interfaces across regions, suppliers, and OEMs, the company supports the development of competitive, resilient, and future-ready supply chains.
The trip concluded with strong internal exchange and hands-on insights into new vehicle models from Asian manufacturers—further strengthening the understanding of future market requirements.