Concepts and tools for developing innovative processes in enterprises of autocomponents – object of managing import substitution in the automotive industry

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state and future prospects of the automotive components industry in the Russian Federation, which is considered a strategically important segment of the national automotive sector. In light of the disruption of global production and supply chains and the impact of international sanctions, special attention is given to the consequences of the withdrawal of foreign automakers from the Russian market and the resulting restrictions on the import of automotive components. The author explores the structural, technological, and institutional characteristics of the Russian auto parts market, identifying four levels of production complexity – from basic components to high-tech intelligent systems. The study examines the extent of the industry’s dependence on imports, highlighting the dominant role of Chinese suppliers in meeting current production needs. It also assesses the implications of this dependency for value creation and technological sovereignty. Emphasis is placed on the urgent need to develop localized production, strengthen research and development capacities, and implement innovative solutions, including digitalization and closer cooperation with the scientific and educational sectors. The article concludes with a set of strategic policy directions and institutional support mechanisms aimed at import substitution, the development of a resilient manufacturing base, and the establishment of technological sovereignty in the automotive components sector.

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