The United Auto Workers (UAW) Union’s contracts with General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis are set to expire on September 14, 2023. Concerns are growing among the automotive supply base about the impact of a walkout by UAW...more
...Given that the original epicenter of the coronavirus was the important worldwide manufacturing hub of Wuhan, China, the automotive industry was swiftly and seriously impacted in ways that continue one year later. The...more
As the economic fallout from COVID-19 continues to impact manufacturers and their suppliers around the world, many companies are facing significant financial headwinds.
Companies suffering such difficulties will often look...more
While nearly every facet of the economy has been affected by COVID-19, the automotive industry remains one of the sectors most affected. The industry continues to face the double impact of declining sales and increasing...more
To say that COVID-19 has wrought havoc on automotive supply chains this year may be an understatement. With significant portions of their supply chains located in China, automotive suppliers and their customers had to contend...more
To say that COVID-19 has wrought havoc on automotive supply chains over the last 8-12 months may be an understatement. With significant portions of their supply chain located in China, automotive suppliers and their...more
Among the most common disputes in the manufacturing industry are disputes over price changes. Most often, such disputes involve a supplier seeking higher prices from its customer. However, there also are instances in which a...more
For automotive suppliers, some of the most important terms in any contract for the purchase or sale of goods are the warranties that apply to those goods. This article will address one particular kind of warranty – the...more
For manufacturing companies, some of the most important terms in any contract for the purchase or sale of goods are the warranties that apply to those goods. This article will address one particular kind of warranty – the...more
All good things must come to an end. So it is in life, and so it is in business. Eventually all business relationships, including manufacturing relationships, will come to an end. Some relationships end with nary more than a...more
In the manufacturing industry, a company’s supply chain can be a source of both risk and value. By paying careful attention to the terms of its supply chain contracts, a company can help to mitigate its risks while at the...more