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Why Honda Adopted a ‘Community’ for Managing Reusable Containers for Parts

March 19, 2019

Automotive supply chains depend on tight coordination between a manufacturer and its many suppliers. But some of the basic technology to optimize those connections has been lacking until now.

Q&A | The Challenges of Automotive Supply Chains

November 21, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Demands for service and efficiency in the automotive industry are more intense than ever before.

Getting a Grip on Automotive Recalls

July 24, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What can automobile manufacturers to do stop the endless flood of recalls, some of which result in injury or death to drivers and passengers?

Now Hear This: Market for Top-shelf Audio Systems in New Cars to See Robust Growth

June 4, 2015

IHS Automotive

Premium audio system sales in new vehicles are expected to grow from just over 8.6 million units globally in 2014 to more than 11.6 million units in 2021, with branded speaker system sales expected to grow from more than 8.7 million units to 11.1 million units in the same time frame, according to the IHS Automotive forecasts for these systems.

How Ford's Supply Chain Put the Company Back in the Driver's Seat

June 19, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

You've seen it in movies, and possibly in real life as well. A desperate gambler, down to his last chance, stakes everything he has on one play. And while the scene makes for great drama, it rarely goes well. The lesson: never bet the store.