Strategic business development partnership between SNECI and material.one

As part of material.one’s expansion strategy, the platform is already in use by Mercedes-Benz and other leading German OEMs, demonstrating its value in streamlining digital approval processes. The partnership with SNECI will further accelerate adoption within the automotive sector, particularly among Tier 1 suppliers and international OEMs. Additionally, this collaboration marks the beginning of material.one’s expansion into other industries, including Aerospace and Rail, in partnership with adesso. By leveraging adesso’s expertise in IT solutions and SNECI’s market access, material.one is set to transform quality and approval processes across multiple industries.

Strategic vision and scope of the partnership

The partnership is designed to help automotive OEMs and suppliers optimize their quality processes through material.one’s digital tools, which facilitate seamless communication and workflow automation from RFQ to PPAP approval & homologation. The solution complements existing PLM and CAD systems, enhancing collaboration across the entire supply chain.

Key focus areas & market expansion

• Automotive OEM penetration: material.one will leverage SNECI’s 70 years of experience in business development to engage supplier quality managers and initiate proof-of-concept (POC) collaborations.
• European and Asian market growth: Initial focus on France in collaboration with major OEMs, with further expansion planned for South Korea and other key markets.
• Cross-industry development: The partnership extends beyond the automotive industry, with material.one and SNECI exploring new industrial sectors alongside adesso.
• China market onboarding: SNECI’s strong presence in China will facilitate the integration of Chinese Tier 1 suppliers into material.one’s digital ecosystem.

Customer benefits & competitive advantage

• Enhanced market expertise: material.one will benefit from SNECI’s deep industry relationships and expertise in strategy & market studies.
• Stronger integration & digital transformation: SNECI’s specialized knowledge in quality management, engineering services, data qualification, and industrial performance will accelerate digitalization efforts for OEMs and suppliers.
• Proven business development capabilities: SNECI’s global network across 12 countries ensures direct access to senior-level decision-makers in OEM supplier quality departments.

Implementation & next steps

• Partnership launch date: The collaboration officially goes live in January 2025.
• Proof-of-Concept (POC) Initiation: material.one and SNECI will evaluate pilot opportunities with automotive OEMs to demonstrate the platform’s value.
• Expansion & future projects: The long-term vision includes further global growth, particularly in Asia, with planned follow-up projects in key markets.

Statements from leadership

Bernd Löhle, CEO, material.one:

"This partnership is a key milestone in material.one’s mission to accelerate digital quality management across global supply chains. With SNECI’s expertise in business development and industrial strategy, we are confident in driving meaningful improvements for automotive OEMs and suppliers worldwide."

Hervé Champion, Vice President strategy & business development, SNECI:

"SNECI has always been committed to enabling companies to successfully navigate international markets. Our collaboration with material.one brings a powerful combination of digital innovation and business development expertise, ensuring OEMs and suppliers benefit from a seamless, integrated quality management process."

For more information, please visit:
www.material.one
www.sneci.com

About SNECI France S.A.S

SNECI is a global services and consulting group specializing in business development and industrial performance improvement for the automotive and mobility sectors. With more than 70 years of experience and a presence in 10 countries, SNECI supports manufacturers and suppliers with strategy & market studies, operational support, and quality management services. The company’s multidisciplinary and multicultural team provides tailored solutions that enable customers to succeed in complex international markets.

For more information, visit: www.sneci.com

About material.one AG

material.one AG is a company within the adesso Group, one of the leading IT service providers in the German-speaking region. material.one operates a supply chain collaboration platform for product and process approvals, as well as an industrial Multi-Business-Network.

The solution supports globally operating manufacturers and suppliers in quality management, sustainability, and product certification. material.one eliminates process and company boundaries, digitizes product requirements, and provides all participants throughout all Tier levels of the supply network with access to digital proof plans and evidence—ensuring seamless collaboration.

For more information, visit: www.material.one