Research and Markets: Supplying Ford - OEM's Role Explored

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7e7a26/supplying_ford_2) has announced the addition of the "Supplying Ford - 2nd Edition" company profile to their offering.

A compelling product line-up, a renewed focus on its core brand and the misfortunes of its main competitors have surely helped Ford, the only carmaker not to request US government financial support, to weather the gloomy business environment which saw the bankruptcies of its cross-town rivals.

Fords turnaround plan, based on an aggressive restructuring of its production network, employment levels and labour agreements, is well under way, although the reduction of its massive debt burden still represents one of the car makers biggest challenges.

The carmakers purchasing strategy is certainly influenced by the implementation of One Ford as a generalised plan to stimulate synergy savings across the organisation and on the product side with a portfolio of truly global cars, which represent very attractive programs for the supply base. The re-organisation of its internal production network, the disposal of the remaining Automotive Components Holdings plants and the difficult management of its former supplier arm, Visteon, have additional implications on the car makers purchasing strategy.

In addition to the above, this report analyses how the supply base consolidation plan is being carried out by the car maker, the latest updates on Fords Aligned Business Framework and the sourcing strategy at a regional level for major global sourcing areas. The approach to electrification, R&D focus, technology biases and quality management are also examined through the suppliers lens. Throughout the report we describe an array of business practices, collected directly from Fords current suppliers, which help you understand what to expect when dealing with the car maker on a global basis. Thanks to our authentic internal research Supplying Ford represents an excellent support strategic decision-making for the medium-to-long-term and a barometer of the current state of relations between Ford and its large supply base.

The last few months have underlined the importance of the OEM customer base of each supplier for medium- and long-term strategic success. This report, as a part of the Supplying OEMs series, provides guidance and insight into the OEM's strategic position on the purchasing side.

OEM's current standing
Production strategy (Locations, Platforms,etc)
Procurement spending and organisation
Levels of vertical integration
Biases in supplier selection
Business practices regarding pricing and quality
R&D Spending and focusings
Modules and systems outsourcing policy
Forward Model Programs
SWOT Analysis of Supplying the OEM

Key Topics Covered:

1. OVERVIEW

2. PRODUCTION STRATEGY

3. PURCHASING STRATEGY

4. OEM SURVEY RESULTS FOR FORD

5. SWOT ANALYSIS OF SUPPLYING FORD

6. GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

7. FORWARD MODEL PROGRAM

8. MAJOR SUPPLIERS BY COMPONENT SECTOR

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