What Supply Chain Risk Management Looks Like in Practice – A Case Study from the Automotive Sector

As one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers, the Hirschvogel Group faces rising expectations when it comes to transparency and sustainability. With the introduction of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and the upcoming European CSDDD, the company needed a scalable and efficient way to manage ESG risks across a complex, global supplier network.

As one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers, the Hirschvogel Group faces rising expectations when it comes to transparency and sustainability. With the introduction of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (#LkSG) and the upcoming European #CSDDD, the company needed a scalable and efficient way to manage ESG risks across a complex, global supplier network.

To meet these demands, Hirschvogel implemented the osapiens HUB — enabling automated workflows, dynamic questionnaires, and risk-based supplier scoring. The result: more transparency, better data, and faster compliance.

From multilingual complaint mechanisms to integrated training programs, the solution supports not just legal requirements, but long-term sustainability strategy.

“These automated workflows are especially valuable for managing a complex supplier network,”

says @Frank Zölfel, responsible for Contract Management Purchasing at Hirschvogel.

The main benefit of reading this case study?
It shows how a global manufacturer uses technology to turn compliance from a burden into a strategic advantage — offering practical insights for anyone managing sustainability in complex supply chains.