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Information flow in automotive supply chains – present industrial practice

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Title:

Information flow in automotive supply chains – present industrial practice

Author(s):

Paul Childerhouse, Ramzi Hermiz, Rachel Mason-Jones, Andrew Popp, Denis R. Towill

Journal:

Industrial Management & Data Systems

Year:

2003

Volume:

103

Issue:

3

Page:

137 - 149


ISSN:

0263-5577


DOI:

10.1108/02635570310465625

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

The automotive industry acts as a barometer and flagship of the national economy. First tier suppliers are essential enablers in the success of the sector. Here we identify present practices concerning information flow as perceived by typical first tier suppliers. Observations are made via “top pain analysis” facing an individual supplier and “quick scan analysis” on a range of automotive value streams. Major information flow weaknesses encountered in real-world value streams are highlighted. To conclude, we show the “well-trodden path” established for performance improvement as enabled in real-world supply chains.

Keywords:

Audit, Information exchange, Motor industry, Supplier relations, Supply-chain management, Uncertainty


Article Type:

Research Paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02635570310465625

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