the auto-component supply chain in china and india

Contents:
Abstract
1. Background
2. Benchmarking the Supply Chain. Part I: An Overview
3. Benchmarking the Supply Chain. Part II: Seat and Exhaust Makers
Conclusions


Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the extent to which Chinese and Indian autocomponent
producers have advanced towards international best practice levels of
productivity and quality. The report is based on a survey of nine car manufacturers in
China and six in India; a range of general component suppliers in both countries, and on
a detailed benchmarking study of six seat producers and six exhaust suppliers in each
country.
Keywords: Auto Components, Supply Chains, India, China, Benchmarking.
JEL Nos.: D24, F13, F14, F15, F21, L62, L15.