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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Former Partner, Automotive Senior Practice ExpertMCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC.
President / ConsultantMFC Consulting
ConsultantMichael Kowalski
ConsultantDennis Profitt
PrincipalRTF, LLC
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 | 64 |
| Gentex Automotive Experts | 34 |
| Council Members Knowledgeable on Iron Castings | 39 |
| Council Members Knowledgeable about Steel Castings | 42 |
| Automotive Industry Marketing Experts | 154 |
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)News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations
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...