Stronger Through Challenge

During a recent S&P Global automotive discussion, VentureSource President Andy Levesque shared his thoughts on the importance of supplier relationships.

The Automotive industry has endured a lot over the past several years:

• COVID disruptions

• Capacity constraints

• Logistics challenges

• Inflation

• Tariffs

Despite all of these challenges, many supplier-customer relationships have remained strong—and in some cases may be stronger because of it.

Technology, data, and processes are important. But when disruption occurs, relationships often determine how quickly problems get solved.

One takeaway from the discussion: invest in relationships before you need them.

The partnerships built during stable times are often the ones that help companies navigate uncertainty.

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