Large multinational automotive companies must deliver high-quality products to the customer to remain competitive in the market while reducing costs. Standardizing business processes and sharing best practices across global sites is a crucial step towards this goal. However, sustaining these standards requires a robust governance system. The first part of the thesis describes an overview of the automotive world, car makers, and the requirements a company must meet to be a Tier-1 supplier. The second chapter analyzed the case study of Valeo, an automotive company where I had the opportunity to complete an internship; this part describes the Valeo Production System, a comprehensive methodology for improving the efficiency, quality and flexibility of production processes through the use of standards and KPI monitoring.