AUTOMOTIVE PURCHASING INTERNATIONAL The Global Review for Automotive Purchasing Professionals

Between 2000-2010 there will be a massive 75% increase in turnover in the automotive supply industry.

The factors underpinning this growth include:

• A 16% increase in the world-wide demand for cars during the period 2000-2010 from 49.2 million to 57.1 million
• A 30-40% increase in demand for electronic car devices such as navigation systems and parking pilots
• A 15% increase in outsourcing of production and development by manufacturers

Source: Professor Ferdinand Dudenhöeffer – Director of the German Centre of Automotive Research.

As consumer demand for affordable vehicles with improved ride, handling, safety and convenience characteristics continues to grow, all Automakers are striving to add new content to vehicles while reducing new vehicle prices.

AUTOMOTIVE PURCHASING INTERNATIONAL examines the very latest developments in automotive design, engineering and manufacturing technology and also explores the latest approaches being taken by suppliers to drive down costs.

AUTOMOTIVE PURCHASING INTERNATIONAL also contains case studies on the global procurement strategies and policies that the Automakers and Tier 1 Suppliers are using to achieve “best in class” new product development, supply base management, and technology positioning.

AUTOMOTIVE PURCHASING INTERNATIONAL is edited by Ken Rogers, author of “The Motor Industry and the Environment” published by The Economist Intelligence Unit. He is a regular contributor to a wide range of national newspapers and magazines and was Motoring Editor for The Sunday Mirror and Daily Mirror from 1993 until January 1998. Ken Rogers was the winner of The Guild of Motoring Writers “Michelin” award in 1991 and was Chairman of the Western Group of Motoring Writers between 1993 and 1996. He is Chairman of The Guild of Motoring Writers Committee.