BMW to cut management roles by 20% and expand AI integration

BMW plans to reduce its number of management divisions and roles by 20% by mid-2027 to improve efficiency and scale AI usage. The automaker is currently using AI agents to automate routine tasks, such as processing corporate client applications and managing production equipment inventory. While the company aims to automate administrative and engineering workflows, it emphasizes that human oversight remains central to decision-making. These structural changes come as BMW faces financial pressure from weak demand in China and increased competition.