Report: Majority of Auto Execs to Rely on U.S. Suppliers in 2025

Nearly 85% of automotive executives plan to rely more heavily on their North American suppliers in 2025 to further strengthen their supply chains, according to the second-annual “Driving Progress: The 2025 Automotive Manufacturing Survey.” The survey of U.S. automotive executives by Thomas, a brand of Xometry that is focused on product sourcing, supplier selection, and marketing solutions for industry, also finds that 41% plan to reshore some operations.

The survey finds that executives are investing almost equally in hybrid (37%), electric (28%) and traditional combustible engine (30%) technologies, and are embracing enhanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and robotics to drive innovation across the board. The survey also finds that developments in EV battery production (41%) and alternative fuel sources (37%) top the list of innovations auto executives are seeking. AI also plays a role, with nearly a third (30%) saying the emerging technology will help them accelerate product development and achieve more efficiencies across their supply chains.

“Auto industry executives throughout the U.S. are relying on suppliers closer to home while also reshoring some of their operations to accelerate their go-to-market strategies,” says Peter Goguen, chief operating officer of Thomas and its parent company, Xometry. “They’re investing in AI, 3D printing and robotics to help them further evolve the full spectrum of vehicle technologies – from electric and hybrid to traditional combustion-engine and autonomous vehicles.”

Xometry’s Thomas brand focuses on product sourcing, supplier selection, and marketing solutions for industry. The Thomasnet industrial sourcing platform enables buyers and procurement professionals to connect with more than 500,000 North American manufacturers across 80,000 industrial categories.

Click here for a copy of the “Driving Progress: 2025 Automotive Manufacturing Survey.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.