Collaborative value chain management between automotive and semiconductor industry: an analysis of differences and improvement measures

The work presented in this paper is motivated by the differing supply chain characteristics of the automotive and the semiconductor industry. This paper will systematically identify and assess the weak points at the interfaces between these two industries. Based on this analysis, a reference model is presented intended as a toolkit of measures for collaborative value chain management in the automotive and semiconductor industry. The reference model defines a set of specific optimization measures relating to the categories of strategy, processes, technology and IT systems, designed to ensure a better alignment of planning and control processes between automotive and semiconductor industry. The model and the associated measures aim at a more efficient coordination of production capacity and a better response to market fluctuations between automotive and semiconductor industry. Thus, a more stable supply and a significant reduction of logistics costs in the entire value chain can be achieved. (C) 2012 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.