Information technology for the automotive industry
The information technology for the automotive industry ( ITA ) is a trade association of the international automotive industry with a focus on information technology.
The association, based in Berlin, was founded on March 14, 2000. The aim is to improve the flow of information between automobile manufacturers and suppliers on the one hand and IT companies on the other; Currently the focus is on the analysis of the logistics of the supply chains .
At the moment there are more than 50 "well-known" companies in the IT sector with various core competencies in ITA. These are characterized by detailed knowledge of the business processes in the automotive industry. They are also able to implement their special IT requirements or to provide advice.
The member companies in 2005 achieved a turnover of around 50 billion euros and employ around 350,000 people.
The association participates in international committees and working groups, for example ODETTE , AIAG and OAGIS . It is intended to transfer know-how and competence, to help shape national and European interests, and to implement IT-supported processes in the automotive industry more effectively and more transparently.