5 Largest Manufacturing Companies in the World

2. Volkswagen Group

Total TTM revenue (in billions): $290.9

The biggest car company in the world by revenue, Volkswagen is aiming to become the biggest electric car company in the world while engaging in a cost-cutting strategy which focuses on reducing variant models, maximizing economies of scale and sharing parts. The company is also among several major car companies looking to secure lithium supply lines in a bid to be less reliant on outsiders.