Stefan BOHNSenior Partner | DEU
Areas of Expertise
- VDA 6.3 Process Audits
- Supplier Quality & Logistics Systems
- Risk & Compliance Management
- OTD Performance Improvement
- Tier-1 Supplier Development
Education
- MBA, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
- BS, Logistics and Supply Chain, Technical University of Munich
Stefan has over 30 years of experience in supplier development, audit systems, and logistics excellence. He is a recognized VDA 6.3 lead trainer with direct engagement in German automotive group standards, helping OEMs ensure operational transparency, compliance, and on-time delivery (OTD). Stefan has led multi-site supplier audit programs across Asia and Europe.
“Audit is not about catching mistakes — it’s about building excellence.”
Stefan is a long-term advisor to Daimler AG, where he has supported supplier performance improvement and logistics process optimization across multiple international locations. As a senior figure in Germany’s VDA expert network, he has trained and coached suppliers throughout Europe and China, especially in the fields of audit readiness, escalation handling, and process maturity.
Publications
Green Manufacturing: China’s New Footprint Compliance Wave
As China enforces stricter environmental reporting, manufacturers face a new era of digital compliance and carbon transparency.
03/13/2018
Germany’s Automotive Supply Chains and the Localization Dilemma
An analysis of how German OEMs navigate the tension between localization demands and global sourcing risks in today’s geopolitical landscape.
10/19/2018
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Eddso played a critical role in optimizing our supplier value streams for key components, including touchscreens from Xiamen and starter batteries from Xiangyang. Their expertise in supplier audits and process improvements has strengthened quality control, enhanced production stability, and delivered measurable cost savings.
