Founded in 1917, BMW Group is one of the ten largest car manufacturers in the world and, with its BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands, possesses three of the strongest premium brands in the car industry. The group also has a strong market position in the motorcycle sector and operates a successful financial services business. The BMW Group production network comprises 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. As of 31 December 2018, the BMW Group had a workforce of 134,682 employees.
As of January 2025 the Alliance has engaged 47 global business partners and over 1,000 MSME, resulting in $12 million in in-kind contributions from businesses.
132 factories are now engaged in the network, implementing advanced manufacturing technologies and boosting productivity, sustainability and resilient supply chains.
