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Chip shortages at General Motors a short term issue but show risks of global 'just in time' supply chains
General Motors is the latest car manufacturer to temporarily suspend production due to a shortage of semi-conductor chips. Christian Stadler, Professor of Strategic Management at Warwick Business School and an expert on the automotive industry said:
Expert comment: Shortages at Honda show vulnerability of global supply chains, but bigger problems lie ahead for Swindon site
Honda will halt production at its factory in Swindon from Monday, 18th January, to Thursday, 21st January, due to supply issues. It is the third supply-related shutdown in two months. Christian Stadler, Professor of Strategic Leadership at Warwick Business School and an expert on the automotive industry and the success of global corporations, said:
Huge obstacles to autonomous vehicles have "scarcely been addressed" as Uber sells its self-driving car unit
Following news that Uber has sold its self-driving car unit to a start-up, Nick Chater, Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, said:
Nissan warning on no-deal Brexit a stark reminder jobs still are not safe
Expert comment from Christian Stadler, Professor of Strategic Management and automotive industry expert at Warwick Business School:
JLR job cuts are taste of things to come without right deal on EU trade
In response to news that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will cut 500 jobs at its Halewood factory, Christian Stadler, Professor of Strategic Management and an automotive industry expert at Warwick Business School, said:
Expert comment: Press conference adds to drama but still hard to say what Carlos Ghosn did wrong
Following the press conference given by Carlos Ghosn, Professor Christian Stadler, an expert in leadership and the automotive industry at Warwick Business School, said:
Proposed savings from Chrysler-Peugeot merger look unlikely and UK may bear brunt
Commenting on the merger between Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot, John Colley, Associate Dean of Warwick Business School and an expert on company mergers, said:
Annual results positive for Volkswagen but tougher times ahead
Expert comment from Christian Stadler, Professor of Strategic Management at Warwick Business School and author of the book Enduring Success on long-lasting corporations. He is an expert on the car manufacturing industry.
Brexit is a key factor behind crisis facing British car manufacturing
Christian Stadler, professor of strategic management at Warwick Business School, is the author of 'Enduring Success: What Can We Learn from the History of Outstanding Corporations?' He is also an expert on the car manufacturing industry.
VW scandal exposes need for reform
The European Commission this week urged Member States to look into whether vehicles comply with European pollution rules, following the shock revelations that Volkswagen cheated in emission tests on its diesel cars in America.