With the increasing complexity and internationalization of automotive production and manufacturing, cross-functional team collaboration has become a key factor in driving project success. This paper explores the significance of cross-functional team collaboration in the automotive manufacturing industry and its application in project management, analyzes the main challenges currently faced, and provides corresponding solutions. Research shows that effective cross-functional team collaboration can significantly improve the quality, efficiency, and innovation ability of projects, and plays an important role in the sustainable development and competitiveness enhancement of the automotive manufacturing industry.

Junchun Ding. Cross-Functional Team Collaboration and Project Management in the Automotive Industry. International Journal of Social Sciences and Economic Management (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 2: 162-170. 

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