Become a Member

Your onboarding journey into the Catena-X network

Catena-X is the first open data ecosystem designed specifically for the automotive industry. We connect companies of all sizes across the entire value chain – business driven, securely, and at global scale. With standardized processes and sovereign data exchange, we provide the foundation for innovation, sustainability, and cost savings.

Our simple onboarding process guides your organisation through all essential steps:

Before joining the Catena-X network, it’s crucial to determine how your organization will benefit. Catena-X offers ready-to-use solutions that address core challenges in the automotive industry:

  • Resilient Supply Chains: Improved transparency and responsiveness across multi-tier supply chains help prevent disruptions and bottlenecks.
  • Trusted Sustainability: Seamless integration of carbon footprint (PCF) calculations, Digital Product Passports (DPP), and reporting tools helps you meet evolving sustainability regulations.
  • Effective Quality Management: Data-driven root cause analysis and early defect detection enhance product and process quality.
  • Next Level Master Data Management:  Standardized exchange of business partner data and certificates via decentralized wallets reduces administrative effort and cost.

Next step:

Explore the available use cases and identify the solutions most relevant to your business.

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To ensure trust, security, and interoperability within the network, all participants must complete a registration and verification process.

Registration requirements:

  • Basic company information
  • VAT ID
  • Business address

Once submitted, an independent Clearing House will validate your data and assign your organization a Business Partner Number (BPN) – a unique digital identifier that enables secure interactions within the Catena-X ecosystem.

Next step:

Complete the registration and receive your verified identity in the Catena-X network.

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After registration, your organization can immediately start collaborating with industry partners using certified business applications available via the Cofinity-X Marketplace.

Flexible implementation options

  • Integration into Existing IT Landscapes: If your organization already has established systems, you can select applications that seamlessly integrate into your infrastructure.
  • Standalone Solutions: For a modular or turnkey approach, independent applications provide direct and efficient access to the ecosystem.

Technical integration – ensuring compliance & interoperability

To enable secure and standardized data exchange, all participants must implement an Eclipse Data Space Connector (EDC). This technical gateway ensures data sovereignty, interoperability, and compliance with Catena-X security standards.

Implementation options include:

  • Business applications that already include EDC as part of the service
  • Providers offering EDC as a managed service
  • In-house setup for organizations with their own technical expertise

Recommendation:

Involve your IT department early to streamline the technical integration. 

Next step:

Choose a Catena-X certified solution and start exchanging data with industry partners.

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