Case Study: JLR Supply Risk Mapping
Understanding an N-Tier Aluminum Supply Network
Overview
Hylios worked directly with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to map and analyze its aluminum supply chain across multiple tiers.
The objective was to gain end-to-end visibility into supply risk, emissions exposure, and regulatory compliance from raw material extraction through vehicle production.
The Challenge
- Limited visibility beyond Tier 1 suppliers
- Increasing regulatory pressure related to sustainability and sourcing
- Need to assess risk across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Exposure to emerging EU regulations including CSDDD, CSRD, and EUDR
Traditional supplier mapping approaches struggled to scale across geographies, ownership structures, and tiers.
The Approach
Hylios created a global, multi-layer digital twin of JLR’s aluminum supply network.
The model enabled:
- Recursive N-tier supplier mapping
- Identification of global production locations
- Measurement of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions exposure
- Assessment of regulatory compliance risk across EU sustainability frameworks
The Result
The digital twin revealed:
- 2 vertically integrated suppliers
- 4 partnerships with mixed ownership
- 11 locations mapped across 5 continents
- End-to-end visibility from Mine to Body in White, covering both new and recycled aluminum
This provided JLR with a clear, actionable view of supply risk, dependency concentration, and compliance exposure.
Takeaway
This case demonstrates how digital twins can be used for strategic risk management, sustainability analysis, and regulatory readiness across complex global supply networks.