Connect
securely.
Collaborate
confidently.
Catena-X connects suppliers, OEMs, and partners through shared standards. Companies exchange data securely while retaining full control. The network reduces fragmentation across systems. It builds trust across the automotive ecosystem.
CAPABILITIES
What does Catena-X do?
Catena-X provides a
shared language
and
With Catena-X, companies can exchange any kind of data based on common standards and clearly defined usage policies. The principle of data sovereignty lies at its foundation: the data owner decides what is shared, with whom, and under what conditions.
Catena-X
benefits
Uniform standards promote digitalisation and enable automation. This minimises operational activities. Less manual effort leads to lower costs throughout the entire supply chain.
Shared data improves planning accuracy across suppliers and OEMs. Companies gain better visibility into materials and production.
Be an attractive partner
New regulations and digitalization demand more data, especially from large companies. Consequently, OEMs now require participation in Catena-X for future tenders and partnerships.
Catena-X value comes from
Use cases.
Explore the
paths
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Recommended path
Built for
Industry.
globally.
Stories from our users,
testimonials
FAQ about
Catena-X
Do I need to be a member of the association in order to use Catena-X?
Who can join the Catena-X dataspace?
Is Catena-X available in all countries?
Do I risk to leak business related secrets, margins or sensitive data?
Who has control over the data?
requirements
Your path to
Catena-X ready
Your fastest path into Catena‑X is through a business application from the Catena‑X Marketplace. A business app handles most of the technical complexity for you — including a managed connector — so you can focus on value rather than infrastructure.
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Decide & Scope
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Register & Get trusted
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Configure & Connect
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Test & Go Live
Pick the
right path
Define one use case, set clear goals, and assemble a small cross‑functional team. Only consider deploying your own connector (EDC) if you have deep data‑space expertise in‑house and require custom backend integration, real‑time data sharing, or specific data‑residency controls.
Via marketplace
Recommended
A business app handles most technical complexity — including a managed connector — so you can focus on value rather than infrastructure. Define one use case, set clear goals, and assemble a small cross-functional team.
(EDC)
Exception path
Your
0-100
Run
your own
Connector
If you have strong internal IT and data‑space expertise and specific requirements you can deploy and operate your own Eclipse Dataspace Connector (EDC).
Your will build and maintain data pipelines, manage electronic contract offers with access/usage policies, run conformance tests, and handle monitoring and SLAs yourself.
Deep backend integration requirements that a business app cannot satisfy
Real-time data exchange with specific latency requirements
Geo-location or data-residency constraints requiring custom configuration
Strong in-house IT and data-space expertise already available
Willingness to own conformance testing, monitoring, and SLA management
FAQ for
Catena-X readiness
What does registration involve and what contracts do I need to sign?
Who keeps control over my data?
What does it cost, and is there support for SMEs?
Do I need my own IT infrastructure to join Catena-X?
Can I start with just one use case and scale later?
Registration
exchanging data
As operating company of Catena-X, Cofinity-X GmbH will manage your registration and ongoing support
Save
money
and
time
Data silos and poor data quality cost companies 15–25% of their revenue on average every year (MIT Sloan Management Review). These hidden losses come from inefficiencies, errors, delays, and missed business opportunities. Catena-X enables secure, standardized data sharing. This reduces costs, increases resilience, and unlocks new business value.
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Usecases
in numbers
Which internal roles are typically involved for a smooth onboarding process?
How long does the onboarding process typically take?
Not ready to join yet?
Consider our Readiness Training Program.
Get expert guidance, hands-on support, and structured preparation to ensure your success in the Catena-X ecosystem.
Learn more
REadiness training
A
12-week journey
The Catena-X Readiness Booster Program (CxRBP) offers a comprehensive, guided journey for companies to onboard, connect, and actively participate in the Catena-X ecosystem.
Train all your stakeholders in record time
Commit to a starting use case and receive technical and business support to set up Catena-X
Receive guidance to realize your first data exchange
Registering for the
The Catena-X Readiness Booster Program (CxRBP) offers a comprehensive, guided journey for companies to onboard, connect, and actively participate in the Catena-X ecosystem.
What you need to have on hand:
Everything you need,
Get your teams aligned and ready without additional overhead. Launch faster with guided onboarding and expert assistance at every step.
Awareness Training for key stakeholders
Specialized Training for use case experts and the technical team (company-specific)
Helpdesk Support covering technical and business inquiries
Marketplace Guidance for navigation and usage
Complete Registration, including 1 year of data usage & connection to upto 20 companies
Included under a price of just €6,500.00. (Price may change according to region & currency)
*Price may change according to region and currency
onboarding
Catena-X use cases:
solving old problems and
providing
new opportunities
Once you join Catena-X, you can take advantage of numerous use cases that address well-known challenges in the automotive industry and enable new forms of data collaboration. These use cases create a measurable impact across the areas sustainability, resilience, and quality.
Following the recommended use case path allows you to begin with simple scenarios and progress to more advanced ones. This path reflects OEM recommendations and ensures efficient onboarding into the Catena-X ecosystem.
Catena-X has created
based on
adoption level
From novice to advanced stages, your company will face increasing requirements in both digital and partner readiness.
Refers to your organization's ability to orchestrate and leverage data across multiple systems.
Reflects your capability to build use-case-driven data chains with relevant partners — for example, being able to share data like the product carbon footprint or reliable product carbon footprint data.
Select your
Level
Quick Results/Learning
Re-usable foundation /cost-saving
One way exchange
Bilateral exchange
Proven ROI: ++
Proven ROI: +++
Shared industry approach = regulatory compliance with minimal investment
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Key Takeaways
Start with 1-2 simple use cases to establish your Catena-X Platform.
Build a scalable data and technical foundation to speed rollout and reduce costs.
Catena-X frameworks are modular – the more use cases, the greater the synergies.
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Use Case Costs
yearly costs
In Catena-X, you can run your own connector (EDC) and integrate your applications. However, this approach increases operational and integration costs and requires strong internal IT and data space expertise. These costs can also be difficult to estimate.
A more cost-effective way to get started is to purchase a connector (EDC) as a Service and a use case application. Below are the costs you can expect:
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Average price for applications with 3 users per year
use cases
Certificate Management
Easy
Standardize and simplify the handling of quality, environmental, and security certificates across the automotive supply chain — replacing fragmented, portal-by-portal uploads with one central, secure workflow.
Key benefits:
Centrally managed & Secure, standardized sharing
Reduced manual effort & lower operational costs
Easy entry point into Catena-X with minimal integration effort
Automatic expiry notifications to avoid certification lapses
Minimized compliance & security risks
Traceability
Advanced
Enable end-to-end visibility of parts, materials, and components across the automotive supply chain — replacing fragmented, manual processes with standardized digital data exchange powered by interconnected digital twins.
Key benefits:
End-to-end visibility across parts, materials, and components
Faster root-cause analysis & early defect detection
Efficient recall management with reduced costs
Improved quality performance & compliance
Supports sustainability goals like circularity & resource efficiency
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)
Intermediate
Enable the standardised calculation and secure exchange of product-related CO₂ emissions across the automotive value chain. Based on ISO standards, the WBCSD PACT guidance, and the Catena-X PCF Rulebook, the use case covers a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment and drives a gradual shift from secondary data (generic databases and industry averages) to primary data from real production and supplier processes.
Key benefits:
Standardized CO₂ calculation aligned with ISO, PACT, & Catena-X Rulebook
Secure, sovereign data exchange across the value chain
Cradle-to-gate coverage from raw material extraction to factory gate
Improved accuracy through the transition from secondary to primary data
Stronger sustainability reporting and comparability across partners
Demand and Capacity Management
Intermediate
Enable early, shared transparency on demand fluctuations and supplier capacities, addressing the growing complexity and fragility in global supply networks. By replacing late, inconsistent, and siloed communication with standardised data exchange, DCM helps companies detect bottlenecks proactively rather than reacting to crises, strengthening supply network resilience and supporting collaborative problem-solving across partners.
Key benefits:
Early visibility into demand fluctuations and supplier capacities
Proactive bottleneck detection before disruptions occur
Standardised data exchange replacing siloed, inconsistent communication
Stronger supply network resilience and reduced disruption costs
Collaborative problem-solving across supply chain partners
Quality
Intermediate
Enable OEMs, suppliers, and SMEs to securely exchange standardised quality data across the automotive value chain, fostering transparency, trust, and data sovereignty.
Key benefits:
Secure, standardised quality data exchange across the value chain
Earlier issue detection through collaborative Early Warning tools
Faster root cause analysis and problem resolution
Reduced warranty costs and improved customer satisfaction
Reactive and Predictive operating modes supported
Supply Chain Notification / Tariffs
Easy
Provide a standardised way for suppliers and car makers to share tariff-related information, starting with steel and aluminium parts. By tracking material composition, processing steps, and country of origin, the use case helps companies report U.S. tariffs accurately, reduces manual work, and makes information straightforward to share across partners. This use case is currently in the incubation phase and gaining momentum.
Key benefits:
Standardised tariff data exchange between suppliers and OEMs
Coverage of steel and aluminium parts as the initial scope
Traceability of materials, processing, and origin for U.S. tariff reporting
Reduced manual effort in tariff-related reporting
Clear, accessible information sharing across the value chain
Eco Digital Product Passport
Advanced
Enable companies to share reliable product information across the Catena-X network. Starting with batteries and transmissions, the use case tracks materials, production, and lifecycle details to support sustainability, transparency, and regulatory compliance, making data accessible and usable for suppliers, manufacturers, recyclers, and regulators alike.
Key benefits:
Reliable product data sharing across the Catena-X network
Initial scope covering batteries and transmissions
Full lifecycle traceability from materials to end of life
Simplified data access for suppliers, manufacturers, recyclers, & regulators
Support for circular economy and regulatory compliance
Predictive Unit Realtime Information Service (PURIS)
Advanced
Standardise the real-time exchange of critical short-term supply chain data, including inventory levels, demand forecasts, and delivery schedules, between partners to enhance transparency and collaboration. This proactive, data-driven approach enables earlier detection of disruptions, faster decision-making, and more resilient, cost-efficient, and sustainable supply chain operations.
Key benefits:
Real-time exchange of short-term supply chain data between partners
Shared visibility across inventory, forecasts, and delivery schedules
Earlier disruption detection through proactive data sharing
Faster, better-informed decision-making across the value chain
More resilient, cost-efficient, and sustainable supply chain operations
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