How Autoliv Competes in the China Auto Supply Chain

Описание: In a rapidly evolving global automotive market where speed and innovation reign supreme, global suppliers face an existential question: how do you compete when Chinese OEMs and suppliers are redefining the rules?

Autoliv's answer? Stop competing alone. Start orchestrating.

In this episode, Sng Yih, President of Autoliv China, reveals how the world's leading automotive safety systems company is transforming from a traditional parts supplier into a Tier-1 system integrator and supply-chain aggregator—blending Chinese speed with European depth to scale globally.

The Strategy:
Co-innovate in China first. Autoliv moved beyond localization to true co-development with Chinese OEMs and tech partners, embedding into the innovation ecosystem rather than standing apart.
Aggregate and amplify. By acting as a supply-chain orchestrator, Autoliv helps Chinese suppliers meet global standards and scale internationally—creating win-win partnerships instead of zero-sum competition.
Lead at China speed. From Morocco JVs to integrating passive and active safety systems for intelligent vehicles, Autoliv is proving that global players can thrive by adapting their leadership, processes, and mindset to match market velocity.

The Insight:
In the Smart Mobility Era, Tier-1s aren't just suppliers anymore—they're ecosystem orchestrators. The winners won't be those who resist change or cling to legacy models. They'll be the ones who embrace collaboration, invest in local innovation, and help their partners go global.

Safety Without Borders isn't just a tagline. It's a blueprint for how global companies can compete and win in China's automotive revolution.

Watch the full episode (which will post separately) to hear Sng Yih's candid take on consolidation, leadership in the China market, and why authentic cross-border collaboration is the only path forward.

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