Integrated Supply Based ManagementSM
ACG offers Integrated Supply Based ManagementSM consulting services to those companies seeking to gain competitive advantage by leveraging internal knowledge and core competencies in concert with best-in-class automotive suppliers.
"Doing more for less" is the new catch phrase of the automotive industry. The automotive OEMs are locked in an intense competitive battle for value-conscious customers. As a result, they are demanding more from suppliers in terms of market research, product development, service engineering and production launch support. At the same time, the OEMs are demanding continuous cost improvement and warranty assumption.
These conflicting demands place a significant financial burden and risk on suppliers. However, they also present a tremendous opportunity for suppliers who can meet or exceed the OEMs expectations. ACG believes those firms that can best manage internal and external resources are in the ideal position to survive and prosper in today's competitive business environment.
Integrated Supply Based ManagementSM is an extension of the traditional supply chain management thinking. It is best described as a synchronized approach to the extended enterprise through early supplier involvement. It is similar to the Toyota design-in process, in that it draws upon a supplier's individual knowledge and expertise. However, it extends beyond the Toyota system in-so-far as it identifies and leverages core competencies through multiple levels of the supply chain.
Employing this system, suppliers are better able to reduce costs, improve quality and increase profitability. Inquire how your firm can gain competitive advantage through Integrated Supply Based ManagementSM.
| ACG, the leader in Product Development and Integrated Supply Based ManagementSM consulting among automotive suppliers, is prepared to help your organization target its product development performance improvement needs. |
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