Trust between automakers and suppliers is shaped by more than pricing and contracts. In a recent episode of ASSEMBLY Audible, Dr. Angela Johnson, principal in our automotive and mobility consulting practice, discusses how decades of organizational behavior and institutional memory continue to influence supplier relationships across the automotive industry.
Angela explains why rebuilding trust can take decades, how long-standing purchasing cultures affect supplier perceptions, and why communication, transparency, fairness, and supplier engagement are increasingly important. Listen to the podcast to learn how stronger supplier relationships can become a competitive advantage as automakers race for capacity, innovation, and speed to market.
