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Shipping cost may cut into overseas outsourcing at GM

Automakers have long tried to reduce the cost of parts by sourcing more items from suppliers in low cost countries. Until now, the cheap labor overseas was enough of a savings to cover the cost of shipping parts back to North America. But, the increased cost of fuel means that it suddenly costs a lot more to send components from places like China, India and elsewhere to the U.S. GM VP of Purchasing Bo Andersson has said the company will look on a case by case basis at sourcing suppliers closer to its assembly plants to help reduce ... Read more →

Expensive gas worries GM purchasing chief Jeremy Korzeniewski

It's no secret that the auto industry's most profitable vehicles are also the hardest hit when gasoline prices climb past consumers' comfort levels. Bo Andersson, the man behind GM's purchasing ...

Shipping cost may cut into overseas outsourcing at GM 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Automakers have long tried to reduce the cost of parts by sourcing more items from suppliers in low cost countries. Until now, the cheap labor overseas was enough of a savings to cover the cost of shipping parts back to North America. But, the increased cost of fuel means that it suddenly costs a ...

Expensive gas worries GM purchasing chief 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

It's no secret that the auto industry's most profitable vehicles are also the hardest hit when gasoline prices climb past consumers' comfort levels. Bo Andersson, the man behind GM's purchasing decisions, says that the tipping point currently hovers around $3.30 a gallon. At that price, sales start ...


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