by William Crane, IndustryStar | Jun 3, 2021 | Big Data
A robust process and the supporting systems for managing supplier information can create a competitive advantage for manufacturers and allow them to outmaneuver competitors. Large amounts of data, specifically supplier identification, qualification, and engagement...
by William Crane, IndustryStar | Jun 3, 2021 | Supply Chain
Ever wonder how your SUV instrument panel comes together? An automotive Tier I supplier assembling instrument panels in Michigan has hundreds of Tier II and III suppliers. Individual suppliers represent a wide range of fluctuating supply risks within this collective...
by William Crane, IndustryStar | Jun 3, 2021 | Mobility / Electrification
If cost cutting and continuous improvement defined the recent decade for Tier I automotive suppliers, speed and agility will drive mobility in the 2020s. Yes, cost will remain a core tenet of supporting OEMs, but our ability to repeatably launch new technology...