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Expert Insights on Tiered Automotive Industry

The Tiered Automotive Industry is the business sector encompassing the three-tier organization of parts manufacturers for the automotive supply chain. Tier-one suppliers produce products such as interior lighting packages, fuel-injection systems, and braking systems. Tier-two companies supply tier-one companies with basic parts such as gaskets, foams, and encasements for interior systems. Tier-three companies supply tier-two companies with processed raw materials and basic components.

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Featured Council Members

GLG Council Members are leading experts including academics, scientists, and industry specialists

Glenn Mercer, Partner, Automotive Senior Practice Expert, MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC.

Glenn MercerWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Former Partner, Automotive Senior Practice ExpertMCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC.

Michael Cain, President / Consultant, MFC Consulting

Michael CainWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

President / ConsultantMFC Consulting

Michael Kowalski, Ph.D., Consultant, Michael Kowalski

Michael Kowalski, Ph.D.What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

ConsultantMichael Kowalski

Dennis Profitt, Consultant, Dennis Profitt

Dennis ProfittWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

ConsultantDennis Profitt

Douglas Hall, Principal, RTF, LLC

Douglas HallWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

PrincipalRTF, LLC

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Study Groups

Study groups are populations of experts knowledgeable on specific sub-topics within a broader industry

Study Group Name No. Members
Brake and Friction Components Experts 63
Gentex Automotive Experts 30
Compressors Experts 76
Council Members Knowledgeable on Iron Castings 39
Council Members Knowledgeable about Steel Castings 42

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Recent Live Meetings

Interactive roundtables, private visits, and small scale seminars are types of GLG Live Meetings

November 11, 2009 | Hong Kong

Seminar: Chinese Automotive Industry (Hong Kong)

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Recent News Analyses

News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations

Workforce Development in the the Indian Automotive Industry

September 10, 2009

What will it take for the Indian auto industry to become a global leader? | GeetikaSharmaAcademician

India as the Automotive Industry hub

GM; Looks To Get The Jump On Imports With Electric Car In India

September 25, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

GM, Reva tie up for electric vehicles | www.business-standard.com

The development of small electric vehicles offers tremendous growth potential for the automotive industry, and General Motors, is getting the jump on its competitors by developing EVs for sale in India.

China Auto Trend #7: Local Vehicle Manufacturer’s Push to Build Brand Equity

October 28, 2009

The Path to Globalization of China's Automotive Industry | www.globalautoindustry.com

China opened its domestic market to foreign vehicle manufacturers in the 1980’s, starting with the first sino-foreign automotive joint venture between American Motors Corporation (AMC) and Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC). Through the use of the joint venture form of cooperation, thegovernment...

China Auto Trend 6: Hyper-Competition Across China Automotive Market Segments

September 30, 2009

China: booming car sales, tiny profits | www.businessweek.com

The sixth of the Eight Overarching China Automotive Trends That Are Revolutionizing the Auto Industry concerns the rapidly changing structure of the China automotive market and its impact on the competitive landscape.  While many Vehicle Manufacturers have reported robust sales in 2009, what may not...

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