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ecause this only gets from experience and under normal situation. In a whole, evaluating current suppliers by quality, delivery, cost as well as supplier capabilities, all of them are able to satisfy requirements of Haldex in current situation. But the dense distribution of suppliers has a problem with risks. Risks here includes both natural factors and man-made factors, such as energy crisis, raw material shortage, natural disasters, strike, enhanced social welfare or salary and so on. Some of the risks could be avoid if suppliers distribute in a large scope. Furthermore, with the change of market, it will be a good idea to select some suppliers as well as invest new workshop close to the market to save transportation cost and reduce risks. Certainly, in that situation, evaluations from many aspects are needed before investment. 5.3 Selection of future suppliers 5.3.1 Market distribution and suppliers’ selection Beside of the quality, cost and delivery, distribution of market is a pivotal factor to decide the area to find suppliers. From the order quantity during the period of November 2007 to January 2008, the main market of ADB locates in Europe. The distribution is shown in Figure 5.4. Most of the suppliers locate in Europe and two with smallest percentage locate in Asia. Comparing to the current suppliers distribution, the two distributions generally match well with each other. Korea China Austria Spain Belgium Poland Holland Turkey Sweden Russia France Percentage of the whole market 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% Figure 5.4 Current Market Distribution of ADB 44
The market of the Commercial Vehicle Systems deviation in Haldx distribute in a very different way. From the distribution shown in Figure 5.5, more than half of the products are sold in North America and the second biggest market is in Europe. Since ADB is a small branch and quite new product in the Commercial Vehicle System deviation, the market is not ripe. With the development of technology in Haldex ADB products and changing demand in the general automobile industry, Air Disc Brakes stand a good chance to be the main production in the deviation. It can be forecasted that the distribution will change a lot in the coming future. Assuming the market distribution of ADB will be similar to Figure 5.5, the distribution of suppliers will no longer corresponds to the market. Comparing the distribution of suppliers and the distribution of the market, it seems that finding some suppliers located in North America is a motivation for the development. But considering the long distance and cost, constructing a sound technology-support system is much better for the development of the factory. It will be propitious to reinforce the cooperation between the suppliers, factory and markets as well. South America Asia Europe North America Net Sales 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Figure 5.5 Current Market Distributions of Commercial Vehicle Systems With the increasing market, more suppliers will be required and it is an opportunity for the factory to select suppliers in global scope. Of course the criterions discussed before-mentioned in this paper, such as quality, cost, delivery, supplier practice, supplier capabilities, etc. are still the basic measurements. Market distribution changing trend should be considered in real-time. From the forecast of the market, Asia market will increase sharply in a few years while the North America and Europe market would keep steady. Nowadays the standards of manufacturing are perfect. So as long as producing with an effective control system, quality will not be a problem for most suppliers. Regards current suppliers distribution and the cost of suppliers in different area, find some suppliers or copartners in Asia is a sane choose. 45
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