Eastern Europe as a Strategic Manufacturing Hub: Why Local Quality Expertise Matters

The 25th VDA SME Day took place on May 21 and 22, 2025, at the Kameha Grand Hotel in Bonn. Under the motto "Perspectives on Automotive Value Creation", representatives from politics, science, and business discussed the situation of the mid-sized supplier sector. Topics such as the transformation to climate-neutral mobility, geopolitical developments, and the financing of innovations were central to the event. The keynotes highlighted that mid-sized companies, despite economic uncertainties and high regulatory requirements, make a significant contribution to the industry's innovation and competitiveness. VDA President Hildegard Müller emphasized the courage and adaptability of SMEs. The redi-Group was also...

By joining the German Society for Quality (DGQ), the redi-Group further expands its network in the field of quality management. The membership provides access to a broad exchange of experience with companies and professionals from various industries. Background The DGQ is regarded as one of the leading networks for quality, management, and organization in Germany. It brings together experts from industry, services, research, and consulting to jointly develop standards, share best practices, and provide new impetus in quality assurance. "Exchanging ideas with other professionals is very important to us," emphasizes Onur Kayhan, Head of Sales and Marketing at redi-Group. "Especially...