Supplier involvement in automotive component design: outsourcing strategies and supply chain management

2002 ◽  
Vol 23 (1/2/3) ◽  
pp. 129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Caputo ◽  
Francesco Zirpoli
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Automotive Component ◽  
Component Design ◽  
Supplier Involvement ◽  
Outsourcing Strategies

scholarly journals Technology uncertainty in supply chains and supplier involvement: the role of resource dependence

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 697-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengyong Xiao ◽  
Boyana Petkova ◽  
Eric Molleman ◽  
Taco van der Vaart
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Supply Networks ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relational Perspective ◽  
Supplier Involvement ◽  
Resource Dependence Perspective

Purpose Technology uncertainty poses significant challenges to manufacturers, as rapid changes in product and/or process standards and specifications can disrupt the smooth flow of materials in extended supply chains. Practitioners and researchers alike who take a relational perspective widely regard supplier involvement as a potentially effective strategy to cope with technology uncertainty, as focal manufacturers can tap into their upstream supply networks for complementary resources and capabilities. However, the literature lacks a nuanced understanding of the supplier involvement processes. Specifically, the role of resource dependence for supplier involvement has yet to be systematically understood. To fill this gap, this study aims to combine the relational perspective with the resource-dependence perspective to explore how buyer dependence, supplier dependence and buyer–supplier interdependence influence buyers’ decision-making on tapping into upstream supply networks for coping with technology uncertainty. Design/methodology/approach To test the hypotheses, a survey is conducted among Dutch firms with more than 50 employees in the discrete manufacturing industries (ISIC 28-35), resulting in a sample of 125 manufacturers. Findings First, there is a significantly positive relationship between technology uncertainty and supplier involvement, giving support to the expectation that buyers are indeed involving their key suppliers in the product/process design and improvement, as a response to technology uncertainty. Second, buyer dependence and interdependence are found to be positively moderating the relationship between technology uncertainty and supplier involvement. In contrast, supplier dependence has a negative moderating effect on the baseline relationship. Research limitations/implications The authors contribute to a relational view on buyer–supplier relationships by showing that the validity of this view, in the context of technology uncertainty, is contingent on the resource dependence between buyers and suppliers, and the authors contribute to the supply chain management literature more generally by combining a relational perspective with a resource-dependence perspective. Practical implications The findings provide several nuanced insights into the effect of resource dependence (buyer dependence, supplier dependence and interdependence) on supplier involvement for coping with technology uncertainty. Originality/value This study contributes to the supply chain management research by going beyond the benefits of supplier involvement and highlights the circumstances under which supplier involvement is likely to occur.

scholarly journals A Proposed Supply Chain Model of Blockchain Technology-Based in Automotive Component Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 3110-3114
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Process Technology ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Automotive Component ◽  
Automotive Components ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Automotive Component Industry ◽  
Inbound Logistics

The automotive industry has rapidly developed and overrun the market for the last decade. In this context, automotive components or parts are essential factors to manufacture automotive products. Undoubtedly, the supplier that provides the automotive components or inbound logistics becomes a critical party of Supply Chain Management activity. In this frame, the failure of inbound logistics potentially creates a severe implication to the automotive industry in terms of the financial effects, company image to damage the customer. Arguably, the supplier activities encompass the continuity of automotive components delivery, on-time delivery schedule, supplier and customer relationship maintenance, and financial operation. In this point, the problem identifies the distribution of automotive components and stock maintenance. Therefore, this qualitative research is essential to explore a proposed Blockchain Technology model in Supply Chain Management (BlcSCM), especially in the automotive component industry. On that basis, design science research methodology facilitates to create a proposed model, Leavitt Diamond. In this model, the essential factors (people, process, technology, and organization) merges with supply chain management. Finally, it refers to the Blockchain Technology model in Supply Chain Management.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial networking in supply chain relationships in the automotive component industry

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. C. O’Neill ◽  
M. J. Naude
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Theoretical Base ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Automotive Component ◽  
Supply Chain Relationships ◽  
Automotive Component Industry ◽  
Entrepreneurial Networking

Purpose: The point of departure in this article is that the principles that underpin entrepreneurial networking also apply to the establishment of supply chain relationships. The theoretical base for the need for entrepreneurial networking can be found in Kirzner's theory of entrepreneurship that argued that entrepreneurs identify and act upon profit opportunities that exist in disequilibrium in order to equilibrate the economy. Problem investigated: This article explores the possibility of implementing entrepreneurial networking in supply chain relationships in the automotive component industry. Methodology: Kirzner's theory is used as a theoretical base to support the case for the development of supply chain relationships. The literature with regard to supply chain management and its relevance to entrepreneurial networking is first dealt with. The case for implementing entrepreneurial networking to strengthen supply chain relationships in the automotive component industry in South Africa is then presented.Findings: The findings of this article indicate that the principles underlying entrepreneurial networking could be applied to supply chain relationships in the automotive component industry in South Africa. The argument is mainly based on the sustainability and profitability potential of entrepreneurial networking and the similarities that exist between entrepreneurial networking and supply chain management relationships. Originality: This research is original as it explores the possibility that the principles that underpin entrepreneurial networking also apply to the establishment of supply chain relationships in the automotive component industry. Furthermore, there is a need for published research in South Africa on supply chain management, particularly relationships within the supply chain.Conclusion: Based on the sustainability and profitability potential of entrepreneurial networking and the similarities that exist between entrepreneurial networking and supply chain relationships, the principles underlying entrepreneurial networking can be applied to supply chain relationships in the automotive component industry in South Africa. The unique challenges facing this industry in the current global market further strengthen the case for the implementation of entrepreneurial networking.

scholarly journals The Benefit and Challenge of Blockchain Technology for Tracing Automotive Component: a simulation test

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 5064-5068 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Test Model ◽  
Simulation Test ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Automotive Component ◽  
Automotive Components ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Automotive Part ◽  
Supply Chain Management System

Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) poses as one of the essential aspects for distributing component, especially in contemporary Automotive Industries. In this line, the tracing process of the automotive part is one of the critical features required in this industry, such as for automotive product improvement and its forensic. Early research reported that the tracing component feature is prone to component counterfeit that could cause financial loss and even loss of life. The recent studies emphasized that new development technology, commonly renowned as Blockchain is believed to have the ability to perform tracing automotive component and minimize the counterfeit. However, the feature of Blockchain technology is to track automotive component found in the literature mostly. In this frame, the biggest challenge is to obtain the evidence of Blockchain Technology implementation for automotive part component tracking. Therefore, this report paper is a part of design science research stages striving to perform the simulation test by using business process simulation method of Blockchain implementation for tracing automotive components. The focus group discussion involved a manufacturer automotive component, several distributors of automotive components, and two of the big three car manufacturers in the country. The purpose is to understand a comprehensive supply chain management process in the area of automotive component distribution. During the test by using simulation test model, revealed several advantages and challenges. Ultimately, Blockchain technology is potentially implemented for tracing automotive component and the merging combination system between SCMS and Blockchain Technology that contributes to developing new robust SCMS.

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