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s 30,000 suppliers. The majority of those members are primary, or ``tier 139。 Competitive Analysis 中國(guó)最大的管理資源中心 (大量免費(fèi)資源共享 ) 第 2 頁(yè) 共 6 頁(yè) Overall Performance and Trends The Auto Parts industry includes original equipment parts manufacturers (OEM), aftermarket parts manufacturers, and tire producers. For an industry faced with layoffs, plant idlings and downward price pressures, Auto Parts industry still maintained a fair topline growth rate during last their years (see table and graph below and Exhibit 1). However, their profits are hurting across the manufacturing chain (Exhibit 1 cont.). The major reasons are a decline in vehicle production and the constant costcutting strategy of bigthree automakers. These problems let some supplier to file for bankruptcy or be shaken out of business. The most important trends are concentrated on consolidation and globalization. Intensified petition is pushing a massive industry consolidation. Not only OEMs are reducing their Tie 1 suppliers, but also these first Tie suppliers are cutting their own suppliers. Bigger firms would have ability to provide “module” instead of single parts, and also could spend more on research and engineering. After a decade of cost cutting pressed by automakers, suppliers have a little room to maneuver in domestic market. Instead, they are expanding to international markets. They hope this diversified market portfolio would have them survive under soft US economy. I ndus t r y Rev enue s T r end( $B)20308013018019981999200020012002Ot her sDe l phi