The presentation will provide an introduction to Bobcat's EV and innovation activities, with a summary of public projects to date. This will include innovation and R&D front-end challenges for procurement teams versus NPD project initiatives; the strategic procurement team's focus and contributions to front-end initiatives (innovation and R&D projects) to secure a smooth transfer to NDP project initiatives – lessons learned; supplier panel and OEM strategic approach needs for EV development to secure success within a niche market and fast-paced environment.

• Overview of Bobcat's main EV initiatives and focus to date
• Challenges and contributions from strategic sourcing into front-end activities related to EV development
• Bobcat lessons learned
• OEM and supplier strategic approach needed to secure EV business success