Automotive Supply Chain Seen Due for Increased Restructuring Worldwide

Senior industry execs in KPMG survey say alliance and consolidation activity will grow in North America, while industry bankruptcies will rise


  • 96 percent of executives expect manufacturing to grow in Asia.

  • 60 percent of executives expect increases in manufacturing in South America and Eastern Europe.

  • 62 percent of executives do not believe the number of vehicle manufacturers will decrease in China.

  • 75 percent of all executives agree that automakers and suppliers will continue to make significant investments in China over the next five years.

  • 38 percent of executives say China and 29 percent say Japan are best situated to take advantage of the growing Chinese automotive industry.

  • 73 percent of executives cite India as the next region, aside from China, to undergo the greatest growth.