Management Faculty Publications
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Article
Abstract
We examined Chrysler's SCORE (supplier cost reduction effort) supplier-suggestion process from the perspectives of Chrysler and its suppliers. Chrysler used SCORE to save over $2 billion and to build collaborative relationships with its suppliers. In our study, we observed four elements in Chrysler and its suppliers' organizations that contributed to SCORE'S success: (1) designating a process champion, (2) engaging suppliers in the process, (3) motivating em ployees, and (4) facilitating evaluation and implementation. Companies designing a supplier suggestion process should consider ways to reduce delays during evaluation, to minimize the number of low value suggestions, and to involve the entire supply chain.
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Hartley, Janet L.; Greer, Bertie M.; and Park, Seungwood, "Chrysler Leverages Its Suppliers' Improvement Suggestions" (2002). Management Faculty Publications. 7.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/management_pub/7
Publication Date
2002
Publication Title
Interfaces
Start Page No.
20
End Page No.
27