Current And Emerging Strategies In Global Automotive Purchasing And Supply Chain Management
In this 15-minute audio interview from GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, Dr. Robert Monczka discusses from a purchasing and supply chain perspective, what the current and emerging strategies are and what will be required to help firms increase competitiveness.
Winners Of The Automechanika Innovation Awards Announced
The award winners were selected from a total of 130 entries, 58 of them from Germany and 72 from other countries. This represents an increase of approximately 30 percent more international entries compared to the previous fair.
Cooper Standard Enhances Asia Pacific Footprint With New India Headquarters And Tech Center
At the location, the company designs sealing components as well as fuel and brake delivery products.
XPEL Technologies Acquires Netherlands-Based Connectin Europe B.V.
Through the acquisition, the company has established XPEL B.V., in Tilburg, Netherlands, to serve as a sales, distribution, training and design center in mainland Europe for automotive paint protection film, headlight protection film, automotive window film and related products.
SEDCO Capital Acquires Strategic Stake In Nedec
Established in 1985 and headquartered in South Korea, Nedec is one of the largest manufacturers of die-casting and machining products for storage devices, automobile components and precision motors.
Axalta’s Spies Hecker And Standox Gain Re-Approval
In addition to supplying BMW AG dealerships with refinish paint systems, Spies Hecker and Standox also provide practical training and local support under the terms of the contract.
India Automotive Components Market Worth $44B In 2016, Contributed 7 Percent To India’s GDP In 2015
The passenger car segment accounted for the largest revenue share in the country’s automotive component market in 2015, according to new data from Research and Markets.
Doubling In Size, Automechanika Birmingham 2017 Is Set For Success, Event Organizers Say
The exhibition also will offer an improved hall format while co-locating with REIFEN, the premier global fair for the tire sector in 2017.
Lear Signs Investment Agreement For A New Leather Plant In Yangzhou
“With 81 locations across Asia, including 47 in China, Lear’s Asia-Pacific operations continue to grow due to the efforts of more than 20,000 employees who deliver excellence in design and finished products to the automotive industry. Over the past three years, Lear’s total sales in China have grown at an average annual rate of 17 percent,” said Jay Kunkel, senior vice president and president, Asia-Pacific operations.
‘MEYLE Mechanics’ Take A Road Trip To The Nürburgring Truck Race Event
At the Nürburgring Truck-Grand-Prix racing weekend, the MEYLE-sponsored “tankpool24” team claimed a total of four podium positions.
AASA Top 100 Brings Value To Counter/Service Professionals
The deadline to participate has been extended to this Friday, Aug. 26.
Bulten Signs Contract With Major Russian Automotive Manufacturer
The company has signed another contract to supply fasteners to a major Russian vehicle manufacturer. The annual order value is approximately EUR 700,000 (approximately $792,000 USD).
