This systematic literature review explores the trends of global supplier development initiatives in the automotive industry, drawing from 17 peer-reviewed articles that were published between 2020 and 2025. The analysis highlights significant shifts in supplier relations, influenced by sustainability demands, electric vehicle introductions and post-pandemic supply chain disruptions. This study is conducted through systematic content analysis to identify four primary themes: sustainability-focused development initiatives, technology-mediated collaboration mechanisms, risk reduction strategies, and performance assessment framework. The results reveal that effective supplier development programs employ multi-faceted interventions that respond to environmental, social and economic targets, actively using digital technologies to embed enhanced collaboration. Research implications are that car makers should embrace comprehensive supplier development programs, integrating traditional performance measures with sustainability metrics and technology readiness to enhance competitiveness in dynamic automobile value constellations.
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