Managing supplier integration in automotive networks

摘要

The continuing drive toward modular and sub-system-suppliers in the autumotive industry has led to an increased supplier integration with improve development processes and lead times. Many small and medium sizes suppliers have been left out of this development leading to an overall reduction in the number of suppliers. However, automotive manufacturers and large suppliers have recognised the strategic and operational importance of the co-existence of small and medium suppliers and larger modular or sub-system-suppliers.