TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA

Supplier locations across North America integrated into the demand signal network

Resilience in global and regional headwinds The current global environment is fraught with disruption, from trade friction and tariffs to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. For Ryan, resilience is built through information and trust.“ Part of this whole journey, not only connecting, is also for us to continue to get more information from our suppliers,” he says.

TMNA is engaging in extensive mapping of its supply chains. While this began as a compliance exercise, it has evolved into a strategic risk management tool. By mapping the“ supply chains of the suppliers”, Toyota can identify risks in raw materials or semiconductors long before they halt production.

Chris provides context on the regional footprint, saying:“ In North America, about 80 % of the vehicles that we sell are produced here... Everything we produce in Canada and Mexico is compliant with USMCA.”

Despite this heavy domestic presence, with domestic purchases north of US $ 50bn in parts annually, the company takes proactive steps to mitigate global shocks as well. The data-sharing ecosystem ensures that when a supplier struggles, Toyota can go in and support them, rooted in a foundation of“ mutual trust and mutual benefit”.

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