An Essential Report on the Opportunities and Challenges for North American Suppliers - 2008

Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:54 AM

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/85b5d8/north_american_sup) has announced the addition of the "North American Supplier Report 2008" report to their offering.

With the current crisis in the North American Supplier industry, this 2008 North American Supplier Report is an invaluable resource. The report provides a detailed look at the industry and considers the role of transformation, legislation, OEM Supplier Relations and bankruptcy. The report also details the latest mergers and aquisitions. Furthermore, there are 2 further sections and an accompanying database - learn more about the database Who Supplies Whom which provides a unique insight into the supply base of the major carmakers and brands in North America. The data is extracted from the SupplierBusiness Who Supplies Whom Databases, which contain details of who supplies which component to over 70 North American vehicle models.

The data is organized into the five major areas of the car.

These include:

- Interior

- Exterior

- Chassis

- Powertrain

- Electrical/Electronic

Each area includes around 150 component categories.

Company Profiles

The second major section of the report includes company profiles of North America's leading suppliers. Each profile concisely details management, products, plants and sales as well as providing analysis on strategy, product development, and offering an evaluation of the company's prospects.

Key Topics Covered:

-Section 1

--Chapter 1: Introduction

--Chapter 2: A Time of Transformation

--Chapter 3: Role of Government

--Chapter 5: Emergence from Bankruptcy

--Chapter 6: North American Supplier Industry: Mergers and Acquisitions

-Section 2 - Who Supplies Whom

-Section 3 - Supplier Profiles

Companies Mentioned:

- 3M

- ABC Group