Supply Chain
Minority sourcing
As automakers have successfully increased the amount of work being done by minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses, standards for sourcing inclusion are on the rise.
Author: Melissa Anderson
Manufacturing
Listening is vital in international manufacturing
Many international engineers and executives conduct business in English, but understanding linguistic differences can ease cross-cultural relations.
Engineering
Winning private equity
To get funds to expand or buy out founders, understanding how investors view the motor vehicles industry can be key.
Manufacturing
Addressing scarce resources in the skilled labor pool
Talented engineers and tradesmen who left motor vehicle manufacturing during the recession aren’t clamoring to rejoin the industry.
Manufacturing
Capacity expansion risks
With continued growth projected, automotive suppliers must understand market cycles and risk when considering investments.
Vehicle Tech
Managing raw material risks in procurement
Volatile commodities prices can be the difference between a profitable product program and big losses for suppliers.