Analyzing the Information Sharing Practices and Barriers in Supply Chain of Automotive Industries

Abstract

Information sharing and technology remain one of the key factors of coordination amongst the parties in a supply chain. Supply chain efficiency is highly important as today�s competition is no longer between companies, but between supply chains. Information sharing can increase supply chain efficiency by reducing inventories and smoothing the production. The purpose of this study is to assess the status of the supply chain information sharing practices in Indian automotive industries. This study is focused on identifying the types of information shared, determining the level of information sharing , usage of Information Technology (IT) tools and identifying the barriers of information sharing. Data for this study is collected from the respondents of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Indian automobile industries. Frequency analysis is employed to derive the results from the survey.