What Galia does

GALIA (Groupement pour l'Amélioration des Liaisons dans l'Industrie Automobile) is a French non-profit association (Loi 1901) founded in 1984-1985 and headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt. It develops and maintains industry standards that improve inter-company exchanges across the European automotive supply chain, organized around five core domains: logistics (packaging, transport, traceability, Global MMOG/LE performance evaluation), B2B-EDI electronic data interchange, e-invoicing, engineering data exchange, and ENX/TISAX information security. The association has developed over 150 standards, validated at the Odette or international level, and recognized by the entire automotive profession.

GALIA serves a network of 2,500 members spanning OEMs (Stellantis, Renault, Volvo), tier-1 suppliers (Valeo, Michelin, Forvia, Hutchinson), logistics providers (CEVA Logistics), and software vendors, with 200 expert contributors participating in standards work groups. Its revenue model is anchored on recurring annual membership fees that grant free access to standards, supplemented by per-standard sales to non-members (e.g., €520 for the DMF4_V2 Electronic Invoices Exchange Agreement), training programs (4,450 professionals trained to date), and homologation services that certify ERP and Web EDI solutions for automotive compliance. The association also hosts the French Hub of Catena-X, supporting a federated data ecosystem covering Product Carbon Footprint aggregation and Digital Battery Passport initiatives.

The organization is directed by Eric Lambert, operates without external investors, and is governed by a Steering Board and Ordinary General Assembly. Its go-to-market relies on direct member engagement, an annual flagship event (GALIA Day), targeted working groups on emerging topics (AI adoption, circular economy, PPWR, EUDR), and a French-and-English bilingual website with a member portal. Distribution is direct: members access standards through an authenticated portal, non-members purchase through an e-commerce storefront, and training is delivered in person and remotely.

Name

Galia

Legal name

GALIA Association Loi 1901

Website

https://galia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GALIA is a French non-profit association that develops and maintains 150+ automotive supply chain standards spanning logistics, B2B-EDI, e-invoicing, engineering, and TISAX information security, serving 2,500 members across European OEMs, suppliers, and logistics providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Industry Standards Association

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B/EDI & Supply Chain Process Automation Platforms (HDAEAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL), Testing, QA & Release/Deployment Enablement (BPAEAAAN)

Keywords

• Automotive supply chain standards
• EDI electronic data interchange
• Logistics standards publishing
• E-invoicing exchange agreements
• TISAX information security

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: GALIA operates as a membership-based association (Loi 1901) providing privileged access to GALIA and international networks, participation in work groups, and preferential rates on standards and services.
2. Standards Sales: Standards are sold to non-members. For example, the Electronic Invoices Exchange Agreement (DMF4_V2) is priced at €520.00 excl. tax. Members receive immediate and free access to standards.
3. Training Services: GALIA provides training programs including B2B-EDI, e-Invoicing, and Logistics training. The Fundamentals of the Automotive Supply Chain training is offered in French and English.
4. Homologation Services: GALIA awards homologation labels to ERP solutions and other automotive solutions, providing quality guarantees for the automotive industry. KPMG received ERP Homologation for KPMG Automotive with Dynamics 365 V23.1.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Galia develops, publishes, and maintains industry standards and best-practice guides for the automotive supply chain across logistics (packaging, transport, traceability, KPIs), B2B-EDI electronic data interchange, e-invoicing, engineering data exchange, and ENX/TISAX information security. It sells standards to non-members, provides members with free access, delivers training programs, runs homologation/certification for automotive ERP and Web EDI solutions, and supports Catena-X ecosystem adoption through the French Hub.

Product overview

GALIA is a French automotive industry association (Loi 1901) providing standards, services, and expertise for supply chain optimization. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around five core domains: (1) Logistics Standards covering packaging, transport, warehousing, traceability, KPIs, and Global MMOG/LE performance evaluation; (2) B2B-EDI Standards for electronic data interchange including ODETTE EDIFACT messages; (3) e-Invoicing Solutions with exchange agreements and best practice guides; (4) Engineering Standards for product data exchange, CAD integration, and digital workflows; and (5) ENX-TISAX Services for secure communications and information security assessment. Beyond standards, GALIA provides Catena-X ecosystem support, training programs, homologation services for ERP and Web EDI solutions, and facilitates collaborative work groups addressing emerging priorities including AI adoption, circular economy, demand-capacity management, and digital battery passports. With 41 years of existence, 2,500 network members, 200 experts, and 150 standards, GALIA serves as a central reference body for the automotive supply chain across France and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catena-X Support: Digital data ecosystem for automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and partners
• Global MMOG/LE
• GALIA Homologation

Products and services

• Logistics Standards Catalog of automotive logistics standards covering packaging specifications, order/delivery processes, warehousing, transport, traceability (RFID, AutoID, labels), key performance indicators, material requirement planning, and logistics performance evaluation (Global MMOG/LE), intended for OEMs, tier suppliers, and logistics providers in the automotive industry.
• B2B-EDI Standards Electronic Data Interchange standards for the automotive industry including communication protocols, interchange agreements, crisis management procedures, and ODETTE EDIFACT messages for orders, shipping, materials requirements, invoicing, and stock management, targeted at OEMs and suppliers exchanging transactional data.
• e-Invoicing Solutions (DMF4_V2 Exchange Agreement and DMF5_V2R0 Best Practices Guide) Electronic invoicing standards portfolio comprising the DMF4_V2 Electronic Invoices Exchange Agreement (defining conditions for secure e-invoice exchange with audit trail requirements, €520 excl. tax for non-members) and the DMF5_V2R0 Guide to Best Practices in electronic invoicing (free download), intended for automotive companies exchanging invoices with partners.
• Engineering Standards Product data exchange standards covering technical data interchange messages, engineering and visualization data, CATIA V5 digital data management, digital product data quality, collaborative BOM data exchange, PROMETHEA, PLM process, and long-term archiving, aimed at automotive engineering and manufacturing organizations.
• ENX-TISAX Services Services supporting the ENX Association secure communication network and the TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) audit framework, enabling automotive partners to exchange critical development, purchasing, and production control data securely while meeting digital and physical information security requirements.
• Catena-X Support Services Support services for the Catena-X federated data ecosystem including French Hub hosting, Product Carbon Footprint data aggregation, and Digital Battery Passport initiatives, intended for automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and partners adopting Catena-X.
• Global MMOG/LE Self-Assessment Tool Web-accessible self-assessment tool for evaluating logistics operations and supply chain maturity against global automotive industry standards, used by OEMs, tier suppliers, and logistics providers to benchmark and improve performance.
• GALIA Training Programs Scheduled training programs covering B2B-EDI, e-Invoicing, Logistics, Global MMOG/LE V6 audit/self-assessment, and fundamentals of the automotive supply chain, offered in French and English, in-person and remotely, with preferential rates for members.
• GALIA Homologation Services Certification/homologation programs for automotive ERP solutions and Web EDI solutions, validating that vendor offerings meet automotive industry requirements and quality standards; recipients receive a Galia homologation label usable as a sales and procurement asset.
• Circular Economy of Packaging Recommendation Version 2 Recommendation document addressing circular economy requirements for automotive packaging, including PPWR compliance, recycled material content targets for plastic packaging, and sustainable packaging practices, intended for OEMs and suppliers managing automotive packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,450 people trained through GALIA training programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ENX AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENX Association enables secure collaboration between automotive industry partners. The ENX network is used for secure exchange of critical development, purchasing and production control data. GALIA facilitates ENX activities and assists members in setting up ENX connections.
• Odette InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdette International is a European automotive standards organization. GALIA standards are validated at the Odette level or internationally and are recognized by the entire profession. GALIA hosts Odette documents and participates in Odette initiatives including Global MMOG/LE.
• GS1 FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGS1 France collaborates with GALIA on electronic invoicing standards. The Guide to Best Practices in electronic invoicing is intended for members of GS1 France and GALIA.
• Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPFA is the French automotive platform initiative. GALIA collaborates with PFA on various automotive industry initiatives including Product Carbon Footprint methodology.
• Catena-XcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatena-X is a federated data ecosystem for automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and partners. GALIA provides Catena-X Support services and hosts the French Hub of Catena-X, organizing workshops and supporting French companies in joining the ecosystem. The Catena-X Hub Core Team work group is active.
• STELLANTISmajorOthersMajor automotive OEM and active GALIA member participating in work groups and contributing to standards development.
• RENAULT GROUPmajorOthersMajor automotive OEM and active GALIA member. Expert Leader Supply Chain Aimé-Frédéric Rosenzweig represents Renault in GALIA activities.
• VOLVO GROUPmajorOthersMajor automotive/truck manufacturer group and GALIA member participating in standards development and work groups.
• VALEO MANAGEMENTmajorOthersLeading automotive component supplier and GALIA member.
• MICHELINmajorOthersMajor tire and mobility solutions company, GALIA member participating in standards work.
• FORVIA (Faurecia)majorOthersAutomotive technology company and GALIA member.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• GS1 France: French national organization of the global GS1 standards body for barcodes, traceability, and supply chain identifiers; co-publishes GALIA's e-invoicing best practices guide and operates in an adjacent standards niche.
• PFA (Plateforme de la Filière Automobile): French automotive industry platform initiative that GALIA partners with on PCF methodology and sector coordination; a sister/ecosystem organization rather than a direct competitor, but operates in adjacent strategic industry representation.
• ENX Association: Operates the secure communication network and TISAX framework for the automotive industry; GALIA is a core partner rather than a direct competitor, but ENX sets adjacent standards that GALIA helps members implement.

Emerging players

• Catena-X Automotive Network: Federated automotive data ecosystem for PCF, battery passport, and traceability; GALIA hosts the French Hub, so the relationship is partner-ecosystem, but Catena-X represents a competing/overlapping standards and platform layer for data exchange.

Direct peers

• Odette International: European umbrella automotive standards organization of which GALIA is the French member; directly comparable as it develops the B2B-EDI/ODETTE EDIFACT and logistics standards that GALIA localizes and validates.
• VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie): German automotive industry association producing logistics, quality, and IT standards (VDA 6.x, VDA 4900 series); the German national counterpart to GALIA, comparable in mission and member base (German OEMs and suppliers).
• AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group): US-based automotive industry association developing supply chain, quality, and EDI standards; structurally comparable to GALIA as a membership-driven standards body serving OEMs and suppliers, with overlapping scope in MMOG/LE and EDI.

Regional players

• JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association): Japanese automotive OEM association; comparable role setting industry-wide technical and supply chain standards for Japanese OEMs and their suppliers, but focused on the Japanese market.
• SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders): UK automotive industry trade association; similar membership-driven model supporting UK OEMs and suppliers on supply chain and regulatory issues, but with a UK geographic focus.
• ANFAC (Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Automóviles y Camiones): Spanish automotive industry association representing OEMs in Spain; comparable as a regional membership body serving Spanish automotive supply chain interests, with overlap in event audiences and member companies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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