The sectoral study conducted during the first year of the Industrial Development Think Tank identified Thailand as a major international automotive hub to utilise as an effective comparator (see Black, et al., 2018). In particular, Thailand was reported as an example to look at with regard to...

This paper presents an exposition of the state, contribution and performance of automotive Global Value Chains in South Africa with a focus on manufacturing. The research process followed was greatly supported by years of working experience in the industry. A survey was conducted to look at the...

Die Automobilzulieferer stecken in mehrfacher Hinsicht in der Klemme : Der Preisdruck ihrer Kunden führt zu geringen Renditen, mit denen sie ihre Zukunftssicherung über Forschung und Entwicklung kaum im notwendigen Umfang betreiben können. Diese Situation kollidiert mit den Plänen der...