ManufacturerSupplierDealer Relations

Flynn, M. 2005. Barriers to Healthy OEM-Supplier Relationships.
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Historically the relationship between U.S. automakers and their suppliers has been frequently antagonistic, often making cooperation difficult. This 2005 article discusses this relationship and how different factors affect it. Moreover, this article explains how understanding the role of these factors is important in assessing the current state and likely futures of U.S. industry relationships and competitive health.