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Flynn, M., Belzowski, B.M., Bluestein, B., Ger, M., Tuerks, M., Waraniak, J. 1996. The 21st Century Supply Chain: The Changing Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in the Automotive Industry.
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Sponsored by A.T. Kearney, Inc., this 1996 report investigates the changing basis and nature of relationships and responsibilities along the automotive production chain. Reflecting the emergence of system integrators, the rapidly altering relationships among companies constitute a fundamental dimension of future industry change and raise a number of strategically important issues for industry participants, whether vehicle manufacturers or suppliers. This research effort includes a major survey covering the industry in North America, and selected interviews of industry leaders. Authors: Michael S. Flynn and Bruce M. Belzowski