# Automotive Supplier

*/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier*

## Company Type Bmc Profile

**Size**: [Large](/CompanySize/Large)
**Uses Tool**:
- [Stamping Press](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Products/Stamping_Press)
- [Injection Molding Machine](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Products/Injection_Molding_Machine)
- [Robotic Welding Cell](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Products/Robotic_Welding_Cell)
- [Coordinate Measuring Machine](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Products/Coordinate_Measuring_Machine)
**Governance**: [Board Approval](/DecisionStructure/Board_Approval)
**Operates In**:
- [Transportation Equipment Manufacturing](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Industries/Transportation_Equipment_Manufacturing)
**Supplied By**:
- [Steel Mill](/CompanyTypes/Steel_Mill)
- [Resin Producer](/CompanyTypes/Resin_Producer)
- [Tooling Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Tooling_Manufacturer)
- [Auto Parts Distributor](/CompanyTypes/Auto_Parts_Distributor)
**Supplies To**:
- [Automotive Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Manufacturer)
- [Automotive Tier One Supplier](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Tier_One_Supplier)
**Designation**: none
**Core Activity**:
- [Manufacturing Vehicle Components to OEM Specifications](/Activities/Manufacturing_Vehicle_Components_to_OEM_Specifications)
- [Running PPAP Submissions for Production Part Approval](/Activities/Running_PPAP_Submissions_for_Production_Part_Approval)
- [Sequencing Just in Time Deliveries to Assembly Plants](/Activities/Sequencing_Just_in_Time_Deliveries_to_Assembly_Plants)
**Outsourced To**:
- [Third Party Logistics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Third_Party_Logistics_Provider)
- [Tooling Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Tooling_Manufacturer)
**Signature Role**:
- [Quality Engineer](/JobTypes/Quality_Engineer)
- [Manufacturing Engineer](/JobTypes/Manufacturing_Engineer)
- [Program Manager](/JobTypes/Program_Manager)
- [Production Supervisor](/JobTypes/Production_Supervisor)
**Demands Service**:
- [Raw Material Supply](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Services/Raw_Material_Supply)
- [Tooling Design and Build](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Services/Tooling_Design_and_Build)
- [Freight and Logistics Services](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Services/Freight_and_Logistics_Services)
- [Quality System Auditing](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Services/Quality_System_Auditing)
**Serves Industry**:
- [Automotive Manufacturing](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Industries/Automotive_Manufacturing)
**Provides Service**:
- [Contract Component Manufacturing](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Services/Contract_Component_Manufacturing)
- [Design for Manufacturing Support](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Supplier/Services/Design_for_Manufacturing_Support)
**Operational Model**: [Corporate Multi Unit](/OperationalModel/Corporate_Multi_Unit)
**Signature Process**:
- [Production Part Approval Process Submission](/Processes/Production_Part_Approval_Process_Submission)
- [High Volume Component Stamping Molding and Assembly](/Processes/High_Volume_Component_Stamping_Molding_and_Assembly)
- [Just in Time Sequenced Delivery to OEM Plants](/Processes/Just_in_Time_Sequenced_Delivery_to_OEM_Plants)
- [Advanced Product Quality Planning](/Processes/Advanced_Product_Quality_Planning)
**Outsources Process**:
- [Inbound Freight Management](/Processes/Inbound_Freight_Management)
- [Tooling Fabrication](/Processes/Tooling_Fabrication)
- [Payroll Processing](/Processes/Payroll_Processing)
**Holds Accreditation**:
- IATF 16949 Certification
**Forward Integrates Into**:
- [Automotive Tier One Supplier](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Tier_One_Supplier)

## Neighborhood

### Supplied by

- [Quality Inspection Company](/CompanyTypes/Quality_Inspection_Company) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Quality Consulting Firms](/CompanyTypes/Quality_Consulting_Firms) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Proving Ground Operator](/CompanyTypes/Proving_Ground_Operator) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Prototyping Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Prototyping_Services_Provider) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Lean Manufacturing Consultancy](/CompanyTypes/Lean_Manufacturing_Consultancy) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [PLM Implementation Partner](/CompanyTypes/PLM_Implementation_Partner) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Testing Service Company](/CompanyTypes/Testing_Service_Company) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Metrology Service Providers](/CompanyTypes/Metrology_Service_Providers) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive Tier 2/3 Rubber Molders](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Tier_2%2F3_Rubber_Molders) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive Tier 2/3 Plastics Supplier](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Tier_2%2F3_Plastics_Supplier) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive Testing Laboratory](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Testing_Laboratory) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive Test Laboratory](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Test_Laboratory) — supplies to · CompanyTypes

### What it supplies

- [Automotive Tier One Supplier](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Tier_One_Supplier) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive Remanufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Remanufacturer) — supplied by · CompanyTypes

### Related (part of)

- [Quality Engineering](/Departments/Quality_Engineering) — part of · Departments
- [Continuous Improvement Department](/Departments/Continuous_Improvement_Department) — part of · Departments

### Related (outsourced to)

- [Build saleable vehicles](/Processes/Build_saleable_vehicles) — outsourced to · Processes

### Where it's applied

- [AI Aluminum Procurement for Auto Suppliers](/Opportunities/AI_Aluminum_Procurement_for_Auto_Suppliers) — applies thesis · Opportunities

### Uses tool

- [Welding Robot Cell](/Products/Welding_Robot_Cell) — uses tool · Products
- [Injection molding machines](/Products/Injection_molding_machines) — uses tool · Products
- [Injection-Molding Machine](/Products/Injection-Molding_Machine) — uses tool · Products
- [Robotic Welding Cell](/Products/Robotic_Welding_Cell) — uses tool · Products
- [Coordinate Measuring Machines](/Products/Coordinate_Measuring_Machines) — uses tool · Products
- [CNC Machining Centers](/Products/CNC_Machining_Centers) — uses tool · Products
- [Stamping Presses](/Products/Stamping_Presses) — uses tool · Products
- [Stamping Press](/Products/Stamping_Press) — uses tool · Products
- [Error Proofing Fixtures](/Products/Error_Proofing_Fixtures) — uses tool · Products
- [Production Machining and Forming Equipment](/Products/Production_Machining_and_Forming_Equipment) — uses tool · Products
- [Returnable Container Fleet](/Products/Returnable_Container_Fleet) — uses tool · Products
- [Coordinate Measuring Machine](/Products/Coordinate_Measuring_Machine) — uses tool · Products

### Serves industry

- [Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing](/Industries/Automobile_and_Light_Duty_Motor_Vehicle_Manufacturing) — serves industry · Industries
- [Manufacturing](/Industries/Manufacturing) — serves industry · Industries
- [Commercial Vehicles](/Industries/Commercial_Vehicles) — serves industry · Industries
- [Aftermarket](/Industries/Aftermarket) — serves industry · Industries
- [Automotive Aftermarket](/Industries/Automotive_Aftermarket) — serves industry · Industries

### Signature process

- [Statistical Process Control](/Processes/Statistical_Process_Control) — signature process · Processes
- [Just In Sequence Material Supply](/Processes/Just_In_Sequence_Material_Supply) — signature process · Processes
- [Just In Time Delivery Sequencing](/Processes/Just_In_Time_Delivery_Sequencing) — signature process · Processes
- [High Volume Component Stamping Molding and Assembly](/Processes/High_Volume_Component_Stamping_Molding_and_Assembly) — signature process · Processes
- [Advanced Product Quality Planning](/Processes/Advanced_Product_Quality_Planning) — signature process · Processes
- [Production Part Approval Process Submission](/Processes/Production_Part_Approval_Process_Submission) — signature process · Processes
- [APQP Program Launch Management](/Processes/APQP_Program_Launch_Management) — signature process · Processes
- [High Volume Stamping and Injection Molding](/Processes/High_Volume_Stamping_and_Injection_Molding) — signature process · Processes
- [Metal Stamping and Forming](/Processes/Metal_Stamping_and_Forming) — signature process · Processes
- [PPAP Production Part Approval](/Processes/PPAP_Production_Part_Approval) — signature process · Processes
- [Just-in-Sequence Delivery Coordination](/Processes/Just-in-Sequence_Delivery_Coordination) — signature process · Processes
- [Module Assembly](/Processes/Module_Assembly) — signature process · Processes
- [PPAP and Annual Requalification Submissions](/Processes/PPAP_and_Annual_Requalification_Submissions) — signature process · Processes
- [EDI Release-Driven Production Scheduling](/Processes/EDI_Release-Driven_Production_Scheduling) — signature process · Processes
- [Annual Price-Down Negotiation](/Processes/Annual_Price-Down_Negotiation) — signature process · Processes
- [Program Launch and APQP Execution](/Processes/Program_Launch_and_APQP_Execution) — signature process · Processes
- [Supplier Quality Incident Containment](/Processes/Supplier_Quality_Incident_Containment) — signature process · Processes

### Industries where this operates

- [Automotive Parts Manufacturing](/Industries/Automotive_Parts_Manufacturing) — operates in · Industries
- [Transportation Equipment Manufacturing](/Industries/Transportation_Equipment_Manufacturing) — operates in · Industries
- [Automotive Manufacturing](/Industries/Automotive_Manufacturing) — operates in · Industries
- [Industrial Components](/Industries/Industrial_Components) — operates in · Industries

### Outsources process

- [Tooling Manufacture](/Processes/Tooling_Manufacture) — outsources process · Processes
- [Die Tooling Fabrication](/Processes/Die_Tooling_Fabrication) — outsources process · Processes
- [Feedstock Smelting](/Processes/Feedstock_Smelting) — outsources process · Processes
- [Payroll and Timekeeping Processing](/Processes/Payroll_and_Timekeeping_Processing) — outsources process · Processes
- [Transportation Logistics](/Processes/Transportation_Logistics) — outsources process · Processes
- [Tool Manufacturing and Assembly](/Processes/Tool_Manufacturing_and_Assembly) — outsources process · Processes
- [Inbound Freight Management](/Processes/Inbound_Freight_Management) — outsources process · Processes
- [Expedited Freight Coordination](/Processes/Expedited_Freight_Coordination) — outsources process · Processes
- [Surface Coating](/Processes/Surface_Coating) — outsources process · Processes
- [Secondary Finishing Operations](/Processes/Secondary_Finishing_Operations) — outsources process · Processes

### Core activity

- [Sequencing Just in Time Deliveries to Assembly Plants](/Activities/Sequencing_Just_in_Time_Deliveries_to_Assembly_Plants) — core activity · Activities
- [Manufacturing Vehicle Components to OEM Specifications](/Activities/Manufacturing_Vehicle_Components_to_OEM_Specifications) — core activity · Activities
- [Running PPAP Submissions for Production Part Approval](/Activities/Running_PPAP_Submissions_for_Production_Part_Approval) — core activity · Activities
- [Stamping Molding and Machining Parts on Automotive Takt Lines](/Activities/Stamping_Molding_and_Machining_Parts_on_Automotive_Takt_Lines) — core activity · Activities
- [Shipping Sequenced Just in Time Deliveries to Assembly Plants](/Activities/Shipping_Sequenced_Just_in_Time_Deliveries_to_Assembly_Plants) — core activity · Activities
- [Manufacturing Vehicle Components to OEM Print and PPAP Approval](/Activities/Manufacturing_Vehicle_Components_to_OEM_Print_and_PPAP_Approval) — core activity · Activities
- [Stamping Sheet Metal Components](/Activities/Stamping_Sheet_Metal_Components) — core activity · Activities
- [Assembling Sub-Systems](/Activities/Assembling_Sub-Systems) — core activity · Activities
- [Molding Plastic Components](/Activities/Molding_Plastic_Components) — core activity · Activities
- [Validating Part Quality](/Activities/Validating_Part_Quality) — core activity · Activities
- [Managing PPAP, APQP, and Launch Readiness for Awarded Vehicle Programs](/Activities/Managing_PPAP,_APQP,_and_Launch_Readiness_for_Awarded_Vehicle_Programs) — core activity · Activities
- [Shipping Sequenced and Scheduled Parts Against OEM EDI Releases](/Activities/Shipping_Sequenced_and_Scheduled_Parts_Against_OEM_EDI_Releases) — core activity · Activities
- [Manufacturing Vehicle Components and Assemblies to OEM Released Drawings](/Activities/Manufacturing_Vehicle_Components_and_Assemblies_to_OEM_Released_Drawings) — core activity · Activities

### Demands service

- [Freight and Logistics Services](/Services/Freight_and_Logistics_Services) — demands service · Services
- [Quality System Auditing](/Services/Quality_System_Auditing) — demands service · Services
- [Tooling Design and Build](/Services/Tooling_Design_and_Build) — demands service · Services
- [Freight Services](/Services/Freight_Services) — demands service · Services
- [Steel and Resin Supply Contracts](/Services/Steel_and_Resin_Supply_Contracts) — demands service · Services
- [Tool and Die Building Services](/Services/Tool_and_Die_Building_Services) — demands service · Services
- [Quality System Certification Audits](/Services/Quality_System_Certification_Audits) — demands service · Services
- [Logistics](/Services/Logistics) — demands service · Services
- [Expedited Freight](/Services/Expedited_Freight) — demands service · Services
- [ERP Software Support](/Services/ERP_Software_Support) — demands service · Services
- [Quality Calibration Service](/Services/Quality_Calibration_Service) — demands service · Services
- [Raw Material Supply](/Services/Raw_Material_Supply) — demands service · Services
- [Tooling Engineering Service](/Services/Tooling_Engineering_Service) — demands service · Services
- [Sorting and Containment Service](/Services/Sorting_and_Containment_Service) — demands service · Services
- [IATF 16949 Certification Audit](/Services/IATF_16949_Certification_Audit) — demands service · Services

### Supplied by

- [Tooling Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Tooling_Manufacturer) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Auto Parts Distributor](/CompanyTypes/Auto_Parts_Distributor) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Tool and Die Shop](/CompanyTypes/Tool_and_Die_Shop) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Steel Mill](/CompanyTypes/Steel_Mill) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Resin Producer](/CompanyTypes/Resin_Producer) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Logistics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Logistics_Provider) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Resin Supplier](/CompanyTypes/Resin_Supplier) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Steel Producer](/CompanyTypes/Steel_Producer) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive Stamping Die Shops](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Stamping_Die_Shops) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Raw Material Producer](/CompanyTypes/Raw_Material_Producer) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Steel Service Center](/CompanyTypes/Steel_Service_Center) — supplied by · CompanyTypes

### Has governance model

- [Board Approval](/DecisionStructure/Board_Approval) — has governance model · DecisionStructure
- [Procurement Led](/DecisionStructure/Procurement_Led) — has governance model · DecisionStructure

### Outsourced to

- [Third Party Logistics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Third_Party_Logistics_Provider) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Freight Carrier](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Carrier) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Coating Vendor](/CompanyTypes/Coating_Vendor) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Tooling Shop](/CompanyTypes/Tooling_Shop) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Sorting and Containment Provider](/CompanyTypes/Sorting_and_Containment_Provider) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes

### Signature role

- [Program Launch Manager](/JobTypes/Program_Launch_Manager) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Production Supervisor](/JobTypes/Production_Supervisor) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Process Engineer](/JobTypes/Process_Engineer) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Production Operator](/JobTypes/Production_Operator) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Quality Engineer](/JobTypes/Quality_Engineer) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Manufacturing Engineer](/JobTypes/Manufacturing_Engineer) — signature role · JobTypes
- [EDI Materials Planner](/JobTypes/EDI_Materials_Planner) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Launch Engineer](/JobTypes/Launch_Engineer) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Program Manager](/JobTypes/Program_Manager) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Supplier Quality Engineer](/JobTypes/Supplier_Quality_Engineer) — signature role · JobTypes

### Supplies to

- [Aftermarket Distributor](/CompanyTypes/Aftermarket_Distributor) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Vehicle Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Vehicle_Manufacturer) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Manufacturer) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Tier One Supplier](/CompanyTypes/Tier_One_Supplier) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive OEM](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_OEM) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive Parts Distributor](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Parts_Distributor) — supplies to · CompanyTypes

### Provides

- [Design for Manufacturing Support](/Services/Design_for_Manufacturing_Support) — provides · Services
- [Contract Component Manufacturing](/Services/Contract_Component_Manufacturing) — provides · Services

### Has size

- [Large](/CompanySize/Large) — has size · CompanySize
- [Mid Market](/CompanySize/Mid_Market) — has size · CompanySize

### Has operational model

- [Corporate Multi Unit](/OperationalModel/Corporate_Multi_Unit) — has operational model · OperationalModel

### Problems this exposes

- [EDI 830/862 release schedules from OEMs swing weekly, whipsawing the production smoothing plan](/Problems/EDI_830%2F862_release_schedules_from_OEMs_swing_weekly,_whipsawing_the_production_smoothing_plan) — exposes problem · Problems
- [PPAP and PSW resubmission triggered by any engineering change, re-running the full Tier-1 approval cycle](/Problems/PPAP_and_PSW_resubmission_triggered_by_any_engineering_change,_re-running_the_full_Tier-1_approval_cycle) — exposes problem · Problems
- [PPM defect containment and 8D reports authored by hand under 24-hour OEM deadlines](/Problems/PPM_defect_containment_and_8D_reports_authored_by_hand_under_24-hour_OEM_deadlines) — exposes problem · Problems
- [supplier-recovery charges and OEM debit memos disputed line-by-line against shipment records](/Problems/supplier-recovery_charges_and_OEM_debit_memos_disputed_line-by-line_against_shipment_records) — exposes problem · Problems
- [IATF 16949 layered process audits documented manually across every shift and line](/Problems/IATF_16949_layered_process_audits_documented_manually_across_every_shift_and_line) — exposes problem · Problems