Over 100 participants, 47 companies, a shared vision and a common goal: strengthening the collaboration between Honda Italia and its supplier network to face future challenges together.
On 24 September, the Supplier Convention 2026 took place, the annual event dedicated to our supply chain partners and an important opportunity to discuss the key topics that are transforming the manufacturing and mobility sectors.
Numerous topics of shared interest
During the morning, numerous topics of shared interest were discussed, ranging from strengthening the relationship between Honda Italia and its supply chain to the evolution of the Purchasing organisation, as well as developments relating to new models and market outlooks for the two-wheeler sector.
Particular attention was devoted to sustainability, with an in-depth look at the new standards required throughout the supply chain and the tools available to support ESG performance monitoring. This is an increasingly important topic for Honda, which considers sustainability a fundamental element of responsible business growth and long-term value creation.
Competitiveness, quality and reliability: the present and future of Honda Italia
Among the topics discussed were cost innovation, market trends, production volumes for new projects and the quality performance of the supply chain, reaffirming the importance of an integrated approach capable of combining competitiveness, quality and reliability.
The convention concluded with a session dedicated to safety, a fundamental pillar of Honda’s culture and a shared value across our organisation and our partner network.
The Supplier Convention 2026 provided an important opportunity to share information, align perspectives and discuss the challenges that lie ahead for the Honda world in the years to come.
In a constantly evolving environment, from sustainability to innovation, and from quality to competitiveness, open dialogue between Honda and its suppliers continues to be a key driver in creating value and building the future together.
