In this fog of shifting regulation, automakers and suppliers are embracing digital solutions to regain control. One such platform, Xotigo, enables users to instantly simulate the financial impact of cost, price, or volume changes across products, plants, and customer programs. Instead of relying on weeks of manual analysis, teams can see the effect of a tariff or strategic shift in seconds.

Beyond simulation, Xotigo also fosters cross-functional alignment. Its dashboard allows finance, procurement, and operations leaders to collaborate using the same data—enabling quicker, more confident decisions like moving production or re-negotiating supply contracts.

While the headline tariff may have eased, a high-tariff environment remains the norm. And with policies continuing to evolve, tools like the Xotigo Scenario Planning platform are becoming critical—not just for efficiency, but for survival.

In an industry where the smallest misstep can cost millions, the ability to act swiftly and strategically is no longer a luxury. It’s a competitive necessity.