AAH #698 - The Brilliant and Abysmal Relationships Between Automakers and Suppliers
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Exploring the intricate dynamics between automakers and suppliers, this episode delves into the annual OEM Supplier Relation Index, revealing insights from a 24-year survey. Guests Dave Andrea and Ken Zeno discuss the importance of supplier relationships, highlighting how Toyota and Honda consistently rank at the top, while Ford and Stellantis struggle. The conversation touches on the impact of EV transitions, cost pressures, and the need for innovative purchasing practices. Anecdotes and data illustrate the challenges faced by both parties, emphasizing the critical role of trust and communication in fostering successful collaborations.
Ford Five Ford
"is the this year's Okay that just came out a couple of weeks ago. Okay, Toyota is at three six eight, Honda three four four, GM two ninety nine, Nissan two fifty five, Ford one ninety seven, Stilantis one fifty two. Okay, it's not even half of what a yawning gap it. So there's always a curd to me. And then if you and"
Ford Mustang
"...ut the good news is we got to raise prices on the Mustang period. There's there, it is, Yeah, and and the t..."
Honda Element
"..., it's better from that standpoint. So that's one element of it. The other element what we've done is we we..."
Model Tesla Paid
"...it because the suppliers didn't didn't know these Tesla paid for the supplier tooling upfront, tase split if i..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...ay, even, how how different? How different is the Lightning and the Mochi under Model E? Then Tesla was fifte..."
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