APTV · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Manufacturing and Capacity

Aptiv PLC · 2026-08-04 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Aptiv is rotating its manufacturing footprint toward best-cost locations, reducing global overhead and aligning capacity with regional automotive production. Approximately 83% of its hourly workforce was located in best-cost countries at June 30, 2026, and contingent workers represented approximately 26% of the hourly workforce. The company is increasing manufacturing automation, particularly in response to higher labor costs and potential work-week reforms in Mexico. Aptiv expects additional restructuring tied to manufacturing-footprint rotation, capacity alignment and improved location utilization, while retaining flexibility to increase investment in advanced technologies and engineering.

Key facts

• Aptiv expects to adjust cost structure and optimize manufacturing footprint to increase investment in advanced technologies and engineering and to remain profitable throughout industry cycles. source
• Approximately 83% of the Company's hourly workforce is located in best cost countries. source
• Contingent workers represented approximately 26% of the hourly workforce as of June 30, 2026. source