Groupe PSA and FCA merger has precedent for supply chain impact
By Marcus Williams and Christopher Ludwig2019-11-06T14:58:00
Discussions that seem to be moving quickly between Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on a possible merger have raised questions about how supply chain and logistics at the respective carmakers would be affected, including on consolidated vehicle platforms and suppliers, costs, as well as on major logistics providers, notably Gefco.
Discussions that seem to be moving quickly between Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on a possible merger have raised questions about how supply chain and logistics at the respective carmakers would be affected, including on consolidated vehicle platforms and suppliers, costs, as well as on major logistics providers, notably Gefco. Reviewing the supply chain organisations and strategies for both companies up to now, including through past mergers or acquisitions, also reveals parallels in approach, and in developing supply chain management and sales and operations planning (S&OP)…