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The basis of competition in the automotive industry is changing. While product innovation and styling remain the most important areas of competition, an almost equally fierce battle is now developing in the areas of customization and order fulfillment (Stalk, Stephenson and King [35]). Currently, all models of vehicle distribution are fundamentally inventory-driven and do not promote customized ordering. However, several vehicle manufacturers — most notably Ford and General Motors — have recently launched initiatives to transform their companies from predominantly make-to-stock to predominantly make-to-order producers. This will enable vehicle manufacturers and their dealers not only to dramatically reduce their finished goods inventory but also respond to challenges and threats from third party Internet companies.
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Biller, S., Bish, E.K., Muriel, A. (2002). Impact of Manufacturing Flexibility on Supply Chain Performance in the Automotive Industry. In: Song, JS., Yao, D.D. (eds) Supply Chain Structures. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 42. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6635-6_4
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