New supplier mergers provide automotive industry with an opportunity to streamline vehicle production
Supply chain consolidation provides improved visibility and opportunity to develop robust practicesOctober 13th 2015… A series of large-scale mergers and acquisitions of Tier suppliers is leading to a gradual restructuring of the global automotive industry hierarchy. Rather than continue existing supply patterns, an opportunity exists for vehicle manufacturers to review and streamline supply chain operations. Improvements in operational efficiency, supply chain visibility and the level of in-built contingency can be achieved by maximising the opportunity provided by tightened supply chain