2023 will not be an easy year for the automotive industry – the declining demand, the financing that becomes more and more expensive, supply chain problems, the unpredictability of energy prices and energy supply risks bring about new challenges each year. What do key actors of the domestic automotive industry think about the energy crisis, economic trends, crisis management, financing, competitiveness, and development directions? What solutions are appearing for handling the situation strategically at medium and large company levels?
Still, huge uncertainty prevails in the EU gas and electricity market; as a result, many Hungarian companies are forced to access energy on radically different price levels and contract terms. The automotive industry is especially exposed in this area – how can decision-makers prepare for these consciously and on time, and what energy efficiency solutions can they implement to reduce their use of gas and electricity and energy costs?
Significant changes are about to take effect in the waste management and collection system as well. How will they influence the automotive industry? How can manufacturers prepare for the consequences of the changes?
Competitiveness in the focus – How did industry actors reshape their energy procurement strategies in line with the new challenges and what production efficiency solutions are they considering?
renewable investments, production sustainability and regulation (ESG, EKR) in the focus
Despite current difficulties, 2023 is expected to be a year of a prudent recovery in the automotive industry – a global production boom is expected and electromobility will be firmly established in the minds of decision-makers for a greener future for transport. Thus, it is worth looking towards the future as well.
The importance of HR management is particularly enhanced during a crisis – how can it support an altered corporate operation? There will continue to be a pressing need for a skilled workforce so it is always worth looking ahead in this area.