How we manage a crisis
Automotive is an industry that operates at the limits of precision — zero defects, just-in-time deliveries, and non-stop audits from OEMs. In such an environment, even one deviation, supplier failure, or leadership gap can bring production to a standstill within hours. A production crisis is never just a technical problem — it immediately affects customers, suppliers, and financial results. That’s why a crisis must be managed fast, decisively, and systematically — this is where interim crisis management comes in.
What crisis management means to us
Crisis management is not only about “putting out fires”. It’s a structured and hands-on process designed to stabilize operations, restore customer trust, and prevent recurrence. Our interim crisis managers:
- Stop escalation and stabilize production
- Restore quality, supply, and delivery performance
- Maintain OEM trust and customer confidence
- Limit financial and reputational damage
- Build systems that prevent future crises
Typical crisis situations
- Production standstill – due to equipment failure, material shortage, or missing personnel.
- Critical OEM feedback – escalation, blocked deliveries, or risk of losing a contract.
- Key manager departure – sudden loss of leadership in production or quality.
- Supplier failure – subcontractor unable to deliver critical components.
- Financial or cash-flow stress – when operational risks start affecting stability
How we manage a crisis
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Rapid assessment – identify root causes, prioritize urgent actions
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Containment & stabilization – isolate the problem, protect deliveries, restore minimum output
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Crisis coordination – align all stakeholders, communicate transparently with OEMs
- Process and KPI restoration – implement immediate corrective actions and reporting routines
- Recovery & prevention – transfer stable processes to your team to prevent recurrence
Benefits for your company
- Fast stabilization of production and deliveries
- Reduced losses and prevention of penalties
- Maintained OEM confidence and communication
- Stronger internal structure for future resilience
- Motivated teams with clear direction during chaos
