Catena-X

Leveraging Catena-X successfully

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation: increasing data requirements, growing demands for transparency and sustainability, and mounting pressure to digitalize the supply chain. With Catena-X, an open, collaborative data ecosystem is emerging that, for the first time, enables seamless, standardized data exchange across company boundaries from raw material suppliers to OEMs.

For all stakeholders across the automotive value chain, connecting to Catena-X represents both an investment and a strategic necessity to remain competitive and relevant as a partner within the supply chain in the long term.

However, Catena-X is more than a mandatory requirement; it offers significant potential. Companies that identify the right use cases today can streamline and automate their processes and develop new business models.

Consileon supports automotive companies in the introduction and effective use of Catena-X – strategically, functionally, and technically. We help reduce entry barriers, keep implementation costs under control, and identify relevant, value-adding use cases.

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Catena-X Connectivity: With Consileon as Your Partner Across the Automotive Value Chain

Benefit from Consileon’s many years of automotive expertise: whether OEM or tier-n supplier, we understand your processes, speak your language, and are familiar with the challenges faced by your specialist departments. This deep industry know-how enables us to support you in the targeted introduction and use of Catena-X – strategically, functionally, and technically.

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Building Trust with TISAX

Entering the Catena-X ecosystem begins with establishing trust by meeting the highest standards of information security and data protection. A key prerequisite is TISAX certification, which enables you to demonstrate your level of information security. Consileon provides comprehensive support throughout this process – from maturity assessments and internal process optimization to audit preparation and accompanying support. This ensures you meet the requirements to join the network.

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Securing Access to the Catena-X Data Space

To leverage Catena-X, securing access to the data space is the crucial first step. It enables secure access to data across use cases and the structured exchange of information with partners within the network. We support you in the technical connection, the setup of appropriate interfaces, and the integration into your existing systems, ensuring that you can participate in the data ecosystem quickly and reliably.

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Meeting Supply Chain Requirements Reliably

Many small and medium-sized companies are pressured to provide structured, quality-assured data as a prerequisite for future integration into digital supply chain processes. We support you with concept development, data preparation, and system connectivity; establish robust processes, and ensure smooth implementation. Our focus is on quality, project reliability, and meeting time and budget targets.

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Identifying Potential and Creating Value

Catena-X is more than a requirement; it opens up real opportunities for process optimization and business innovation. Together, we identify relevant use cases, assess their benefits, and support implementation. Typical examples include automated CO₂ accounting, traceable supply chains, digital twins, or predictive quality analytics. This is how we turn Catena-X into a driver of efficiency, transparency, and future readiness.

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Catena-X: The Digital Backbone of the Automotive Industry

Catena-X is an open, collaborative data ecosystem that connects companies across the automotive value chain. It enables secure, standardized data exchange – from OEMs and suppliers to recycling companies. At the same time, all participants retain full control over their data, whether CO₂ certificates, battery passports, or supplier information. The goal is to make processes more efficient, increase transparency, and drive innovation.

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Your Entry into Catena-X – Simple, Structured, and Effective

We start with concise, hands-on workshops to make your entry into Catena-X easier and, if desired, support you all the way through to the implementation of complex integration projects – with technical depth and strategic foresight:

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Catena-X Workshop for SMEs

Getting Started with Catena-X

Are you a small or medium-sized company looking to become part of Catena-X but unsure where to start? In our interactive workshop, you will receive a clear overview of strategic, operational, and technical entry options. Together, we identify relevant use cases, evaluate suitable solutions, analyze typical data flows, and develop an individual roadmap – practical, targeted, and transparent for everyone involved, whether IT, business departments, or executive management.

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Catena-X Integration

Connection to the Catena-X Data Space

Successful participation in Catena-X begins with integration into the data space. Our IT experts analyze your IT landscape, define the necessary interfaces, and implement the connection using proven technologies and partner solutions. From process modeling and system integration to secure data transmission, we ensure that access to the data space functions smoothly and integrates seamlessly into your infrastructure.

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TISAX Consulting

Support on the Path to TISAX Certification

TISAX certification is essential for participating in the Catena-X ecosystem. Consileon supports you in setting up an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with TISAX requirements – practical and tailored to your organization. We help you define processes, create the necessary documentation, train your employees, and conduct internal audits. This way, we prepare you in a structured and efficient manner for a successful certification.

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Stronger Together: Consileon and GEC for Catena-X

Consileon and German Edge Cloud (GEC) combine their expertise to make access to the Catena-X ecosystem as simple and secure as possible for automotive suppliers. While Consileon supports companies with strategic consulting, TISAX know-how, and deep industry expertise, GEC provides the technological foundation for seamless Catena-X connectivity with the ONCITE Digital Production System (DPS) and the CX Gateway. Together, we enable suppliers to create transparency, security, and efficiency across the entire supply chain – from the initial process analysis to successful integration.

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Successfully implement Catena-X use cases in your organization – with Consileon’s automotive experts

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Traceability

Transparency for Resilient Supply Chains

For manufacturers and suppliers, end-to-end traceability of components is becoming a key success factor – to resolve quality issues faster, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen supply chain resilience. Catena-X enables exactly this level of transparency: standardized, secure, and recognized across the industry. Consileon brings experience from numerous automotive projects and leverages proven partner solutions so you can achieve results quickly – without lengthy in-house development.

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Product Carbon Footprint

Making Sustainability Measurable

For the automotive industry, transparent recording of the CO₂ footprint across the value chain is of high importance. Catena-X provides a shared standard that enables emissions to be captured consistently, compared, and communicated to partners. This not only helps you meet regulatory requirements, but also lays the foundation for credible sustainability strategies. Consileon supports you with deep industry expertise and proven partner solutions to help you achieve reliable results quickly.

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Functional and Technical Catena-X Consulting – With Regulatory Requirements in Mind

Functional Consulting with Automotive Expertise

We speak the language of the automotive industry. Our experts understand the use cases, show you how to implement them, and work with you to unlock their potential – for fast, practical results.

Technical Expertise for Rapid Implementation

As a certified Catena-X partner, we rely on industry standards and certified solutions. This ensures efficient, resource-conscious, and sustainable integration.

Regulatory Requirements Considered from the Start

Whether sustainability, data security, or supply chain regulations: we take all relevant regulatory requirements into account from the very beginning. This ensures that your Catena-X project remains compliant and future-proof.

Rely on Certified Catena-X Expertise

Successfully connecting to Catena-X requires not only technical know-how, but also a deep understanding of the network’s processes and standards. As an officially certified Catena-X Advisory Provider, Consileon is trusted by the Catena-X Association and offers the tailored consulting and support you need for a secure and sustainable entry into the ecosystem. Our certified consultants help you master complex requirements and make your digital supply chain future-ready.

Schedule an Appointment Now and Unlock the Potential of Catena-X

Let’s explore together what role Catena-X can play for your organization and what a tailored entry could look like. In a non-binding introductory call, we will outline the ideal path with you – strategically, operationally, and technically.

Philipp Mostowys
Principal at Consileon
Philipp.Mostowys@consileon.de

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