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The evolution of relationships between car manufacturers and France-based component suppliers in the context of deep crisis and accelerating technical change

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  • Jean-Jacques Chanaron

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After the 2008 to 2009 crisis, suppliers and subcontractors to the French automotive industry were in a depressed situation and a consolidation by function seemed to be the only option to ensure the survival of small- and medium-sized suppliers. Relationships between OEMs and suppliers have not changed significantly and satisfactorily for the vast majority of suppliers and subcontractors: a rebalancing in favour of suppliers appears inevitable and urgent. Even if the prospects of major technological changes are still distant, they represent real opportunities for development over time but also a threat to businesses in the traditional mechanical sector. OEMs and suppliers should be prepared to innovate to meet these challenges but also because innovation is the best source of competitiveness and therefore survival.

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  • Jean-Jacques Chanaron, 2013. "The evolution of relationships between car manufacturers and France-based component suppliers in the context of deep crisis and accelerating technical change," International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 13(4), pages 320-337.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijatma:v:13:y:2013:i:4:p:320-337
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    1. Frigant, Vincent & Zumpe, Martin, 2014. "The persistent heterogeneity of trade patterns: A comparison of four European Automotive Global Production Networks," MPRA Paper 60199, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    3. Christopher M. Durugbo & Zainab Al-Balushi, 2023. "Supply chain management in times of crisis: a systematic review," Management Review Quarterly, Springer, vol. 73(3), pages 1179-1235, September.
    4. Calabrese, Giuseppe Giulio & Manello, Alessandro, 2018. "Firm internationalization and performance: Evidence for designing policies," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 40(6), pages 1221-1242.
    5. Vincent FRIGANT & Martin ZUMPE, 2014. "Are automotive Global Production Networks becoming more global? Comparison of regional and global integration processes based on auto parts trade data," Cahiers du GREThA (2007-2019) 2014-09, Groupe de Recherche en Economie Théorique et Appliquée (GREThA).
    6. Marina Flamand, 2016. "Studying strategic choices of carmakers in the development of energy storage solutions: a patent analysis," International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 16(2), pages 169-192.
    7. Giuseppe Calabrese & Dan Coffey & Tommaso Pardi, 2013. "New industrial policies for the automotive industry in Europe," CERIS Working Paper 201321, CNR-IRCrES Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth - Torino (TO) ITALY - former Institute for Economic Research on Firms and Growth - Moncalieri (TO) ITALY.

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